Considered a Home Ownership Scheme, Yung Ming Court is located at 5 Chi Shin Street. It stands as a testament to modern living in Tseung Kwan O Town Centre. Yung Ming Court began welcoming residents in October 2020.
Yung Ming Court comprises two buildings. These buildings house a total of 1395 residential units. These units range from studios to two-bedroom apartments. The size varies from 282 to 568 square feet.
Imagine living here in Yung Ming Court. You are just a short walk from the MTR. Public transport is readily available.
While Yung Ming Court itself is relatively new, let’s travel back in time to the era of the Yongle Emperor. He ruled China from 1403 to 1424. The Yongle Emperor, also known as Zhu Di, was quite the character. He moved China’s capital from Nanjing to Beijing. He expanded the Grand Canal. He even sent Zheng He on voyages to show China’s splendor.
The Yongle Emperor was ambitious. He launched major campaigns against Mongolian tribes. He revived the tribute system, wanting other countries to see China’s power. This system ensured peace and trade for all involved.
One of his trusted generals was Zheng He. Zheng He led seven expeditions. These voyages were massive. They dwarfed anything the world had seen for centuries.
The Yongle Emperor’s reign also saw the construction of the Forbidden City. Thousands of workers spent years building this magnificent palace. Yongle’s projects did strain the treasury.
Interestingly, a giraffe was presented to the Yongle Emperor in 1414. The Chinese people saw it as a mythical creature. Some say this event spurred Yongle to finance Zheng He’s later expeditions. He hoped to bring back more fascinating animals.
The Yongle Emperor’s legacy is complex. He was a brilliant yet brutal ruler. His reign marked a magnificent period in Chinese history. Today, Yung Ming Court stands. It is a modern echo of China’s enduring spirit. It contrasts with the ancient ambition of emperors like Yongle. It reminds us of how much China has changed.