"100 Traditional Chinese Buildings in Hong Kong"
Coordinated by the Antiquities and Monuments Office; researched, edited and written by Centre for Architectural Heritage Research, the Chinese University of Hong Kong
Published in 2009
Soft Cover, 224pp
Price: HK$155
ISBN: 978-962-7312-27-7
"100 Traditional Chinese Buildings in Hong Kong" was jointly published by the Antiquities and Monuments Office and the Centre for Architectural Heritage Research, Chinese University of Hong Kong. This book gives a concise account of the historical significance, architectural layout and decorative features of 100 most representative traditional Chinese buildings in Hong Kong in a systematic manner, with textual illustrations in both Chinese and English, drawings, photographs and index, which makes it a primer of and reference for local traditional Chinese buildings.
The book is available at Joint Publishing (HK) Co. Ltd., Chung Hwa Book Company (HK) Ltd., The Commercial Press (HK) Ltd., My Book One and the Reference Library at Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre.
"Tung Chung Before and After the New Airport:
An Ethnographic and Historical Study of a Community in Hong Kong"
(English version only)
Published by the Antiquities and Monuments Office
Published in December 2005
Soft cover, 474pp
Price: HK$156
ISBN: 962-7312-22-3
This volume introduces Tung Chung from a simple agricultural life in 1992 to the much varied lifestyle of the New Town and the new Chek Lap Kok airport that has changed the landscape, power relations, and social values in the community. Starting with an analysis of population change and Tung Chung's historical role in maritime defence, this book presents views of the various facets of community life, including political organization, family, religion, and gender. This book fills an important niche in the community studies of Hong Kong's outlying islands.
The book is available at Joint Publishing (HK) Co. Ltd., Chung Hwa Book Company (HK) Ltd., The Commercial Press (HK) Ltd., My Book One and the Reference Library at Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre.
"The Ancient Culture of Hong Kong:
Archaeological Discoveries in Sha Ha, Sai Kung"
Produced by the Antiquities and Monuments Office
Published in October 2005
Soft cover, 189pp
Price: HK$156
ISBN: 962-7312-13-4
This book is complied to complement the "Archaeological Discoveries in Sha Ha, Sai Kung" exhibition. The book reveals major achievements of the archaeological discoveries, displaying over 100 unearthed artifacts, and presents relevant research findings. It is hoped that this exhibition catalogue can illustrate the life of prehistoric inhabitants and early history of Hong Kong.
The book is available at Joint Publishing (HK) Co. Ltd., Chung Hwa Book Company (HK) Ltd., The Commercial Press (HK) Ltd., My Book One and the Reference Library at Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre.
“Tang Vogue Beyond the Horizons:
A Golden Era of Multicultural Integration and Openness”
Produced by the Antiquities and Monuments Office
Published in 2025
Soft cover, 384pp
Price: HK$180
ISBN: 978-962-7312-96-4
This book is compiled to complement the “Tang Vogue Beyond the Horizons: A Golden Era of Multicultural Integration and Openness” exhibition. It aims to introduce the multicultural society of Tang dynasty (618 – 907) and an era characterised by its cultural integration and openness. The exhibition catalogue includes nearly three hundred exhibits from twenty-eight cultural institutions / museums in the Chinese Mainland and the Antiquities and Monuments Office of Hong Kong. Accompanied by six featured essays, it explores various aspects of the Tang Dynasty, including its administrative system, city planning, social life, religious thought, literati culture, craftsmanship, and the prosperity of the Silk Road and the Maritime Silk Road, highlighting Hong Kong’s position as an important node along the Maritime Silk Road during the Tang Dynasty, offering a comprehensive portrayal of the Tang’s golden age.
This catalogue is available at the Reference Library of Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre.
"The Majestic Han:
A Golden Age of Vigour and Cultural Integration"
Produced by the Antiquities and Monuments Office
Published in 2026
Soft cover, 504pp
Price: HK$180
ISBN: 978-962-7312-82-6
The exhibition catalogue, "The Majestic Han: A Golden Age of Vigour and Cultural Integration", complements the exhibition and introduces the magnificent, expansive and diverse landscape of Han dynasty (202 BCE – 220).
The catalogue briefly presents the 252 pieces and sets of exhibits from 29 cultural institutions and museums across the Chinese Mainland, as well as from the Antiquities and Monuments Office of Hong Kong. In addition, it includes six scholarly essays on the political system, economic development, culture and beliefs, scientific and technological advances, daily life and external exchanges of Han dynasty. The catalogue illuminates the grandeur of this flourishing age and traces the historical trajectory of Hong Kong’s regional development and cultural continuity during the Qin and Han periods, underscoring its enduring connections with the nation and highlighting the pluralistic nature of Chinese culture.
This catalogue is available at Joint Publishing (HK) Co. Ltd., Chung Hwa Book Company (HK) Ltd., The Commercial Press (HK) Ltd., My Book One, and the Reference Library of Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre.
