# In late February, the group's trade union organized 2021-2022 outstanding employees to travel to Hong Kong and Macao. The first collective trip in the "post-epidemic" era felt naturally different from the past. This issue selects the articles of two employees to share their experiences in Hong Kong and Macao.

As the saying goes, "Men are afraid of entering the wrong line, while women are afraid of marrying the wrong man". Into a good enterprise, not only work security, physical and mental care, but also to increase knowledge. Three years into the epidemic, many businesses have either closed their doors or cut their jobs or cut their salaries, making it difficult to operate, not to mention the protection of employee benefits. Fortunately, I am in the peak, this "big tree" not only for us to resist the impact of the epidemic, but also gave us tolerance and care. This five-day tour of Hong Kong and Macao is a special reward for our advanced winners of the year. Although the time is not long, but still feel the unique charm of the two places.

all say "rare things are precious". I felt deeply during this trip. Hong Kong is a resource-poor area. Everything is supplied from the outside. A bottle of mineral water in the mainland is sold here for 7 yuan; a box of instant noodles for 5 yuan is sold here for 25 yuan. Living in Hong Kong, I suddenly have a new understanding of the concept of "vast land and abundant resources". It is no longer like the simple words that only stayed in writing or mind before.

does not go to Hong Kong and Macao and does not understand "one country, two systems". The preferential policies given by the party and the state to Hong Kong and Macao will remain unchanged for 50 years after the reunification. In the past, we didn't know much about the difference between socialism and capitalism. Only when we arrived in Hong Kong did we feel that we really have to thank our party and country. For example, the local tour guide who served us said bluntly that he envied us very much because he had no retirement and no medical insurance. He also said that if you see many elderly people in their 70 s and 80 s picking up trash on the street, don't be surprised, because those people have no retirement wages and no financial security, and they will starve to death if they don't pick up trash; if they are sick, there is no medical relief. Can bear it alone.

Hong Kong is a modern metropolis. In my opinion, it is a place to do business. There are not many scenic spots, bustling commercial centers everywhere, and the world-famous tourist attraction Victoria Harbour. This time, I enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the harbor at close range. The skyscrapers in the distance are towering into the sky, and the sea breeze is blowing nearby, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. The Victoria Harbour Pier on the harbor is a very popular tourist gathering place, gathering high-end restaurants, fashionable shopping malls and beautiful landscapes, including fountains, night cruises, Avenue of Stars and so on. When you come here at night to enjoy the night scene, you can see that under the background of the city's neon lights, the colors of the night scene are changing and a vibrant and prosperous scene.

Macau and Hong Kong are very close, but the feeling is very different. Here has a profound historical and cultural heritage, but also a unique style of fusion of Eastern and Western culture. Speaking of Macau, naturally can not but mention the casino. The Venetian Casino we visited is an entertainment venue that integrates hotels, casinos, and commercial shopping malls. It is also one of the largest casinos in the world. It is crowded, colorful, and dazzling with various entertainment facilities. Even if you don't gamble, you can feel the lively atmosphere. The Venetian Casino is also a comprehensive leisure shopping center with the theme of Venice, and it is also the largest indoor shopping center in Macau. The architecture, landscape, and cruise ships all have a strong Venetian style, so it is also known as the "Venice of the East". After appreciating the romance of Venice's water city, I occasionally looked up and saw the blue sky and white clouds. I thought I had walked outside. Later, I learned that the blue sky and white clouds here are all man-made, and they are so lifelike that it is difficult to distinguish between true and false. I feel that technological progress is really omnipotent.

Five-day tour of Hong Kong and Macao, I think the two cities have their own advantages and are worth savoring. As an ordinary employee, it is really full of happiness to have such an opportunity. Thanks to such a good enterprise as Jianfeng, I have a chance to know the outside world. (Chen Jianfei)

Before, I always yearned for Hong Kong and Macau, because they are our special administrative regions in China, two places that have condensed China's modern history, and they are also Chinese people "standing up" and "strengthening". A sign of "getting up. When I participated in the advanced recuperation organized by the group's trade union and experienced it on the spot, I really appreciated the elegant demeanour of these two cities.

Hong Kong is indeed a very attractive tourist city, very prosperous, very clean, very beautiful, and very fun. Compared with Shanghai and Shenzhen, Hong Kong is very small, but when you go to any scenic spot and urban area in Hong Kong, it is very clean, orderly and lively. Although it is a hot summer, no matter where you go, it is crowded with tourists from all over the world.

Although it is only a tour and has little contact with the locals, we can feel the enthusiasm and civilization of Hong Kong people. As long as you ask for directions, you will be enthusiastic and tell you in detail. Order is also a characteristic of Hong Kong. Both pedestrians and vehicles abide by traffic rules. There is almost no noise and food on public transportation such as the subway. Hong Kong also attaches great importance to environmental protection. For example, smoking is not allowed indoors, and offenders will be fined HK $5000. Outdoor smoking should also have a designated sign. In addition, there is no disposable knife and fork in the instant noodles bought in the supermarket, and there is no disposable chopsticks for eating in any restaurant.

For us mainland tourists, the daily consumption in Hong Kong is really expensive. A bowl of white rice is 10 Hong Kong dollars, an ordinary ice cream is 20 Hong Kong dollars, and a football-sized watermelon is 40 Hong Kong dollars. However, Hong Kong has a rich variety of commodities. As long as you pay attention, you can see commodities from all over the world. This is the advantage of the World Trade Center.

Macao is very close to Hong Kong. It takes more than an hour to take the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. Compared with Hong Kong, Macao's city is not very beautiful and there are not many interesting places. Macau is one of the three largest casinos in the world. The locals call gambling lucky gambling and casinos "casinos". Casinos are generally attached to large hotels. Such luxury hotels and casinos are everywhere, especially the Lisboa Hotel. The casino is the most famous. According to local regulations, people under the age of 18 are strictly prohibited from entering casinos. Of course, we don't need to care about this "ban", so we went in and visited. I saw that every casino was decorated with luxurious style, and every gambling table was crowded, which was staggering.

The airport in Macau is very small, which surprised me. It is only as big as the airport in our small mainland city, and it is very simple. There is only a small convenience store in it. But there are also things I like in Macau, one is the local products of Macau, and the other is the Venetian Resort Hotel. Macao's streets are full of shops selling local specialties. The local people call them "hand letters". There are macadamia cakes, pork jerky, beef jerky and other Macao specialty snacks, which are both snacks and gifts. They are delicious. The Venetian Resort Hotel is a five-star hotel with food, accommodation, play, shopping and performances, and it is very interesting. It is the largest, most fun, most luxurious and most magnificent hotel I have ever seen. There are blue sky and white clouds, arch bridges and small canals in the hotel. There are many cruise ships on the canals. The boatmen are young foreigners with high noses and blue eyes. They wear colorful and beautiful uniforms and sing wonderful songs. This scene is intoxicating. If you go to Macao, you must stay and play here, otherwise it will be a great pity. (Yang Wenchang)