Astronauts visit HK
The Tiangong-1/Shenzhou-9 space mission delegation pays a visit to the city from August 10 to 13.
Heroes' welcome: Chief Secretary Carrie Lam (left) and students greet the delegation of Shenzhou-9 Manned Flight Mission at Hong Kong airport. (August 10, 2012)
Hello HK: Tiangong-1/Shenzhou-9 astronauts Liu Yang (second left), Jing Haipeng (centre), and Liu Yang (first right) arrive in Hong Kong for a four-day visit. (August 10, 2012)
Space aces: Astronauts Jing Haipeng, Liu Wang, and Liu Yang thank Hong Kong people for their support, at a press briefing. (August 10, 2012)
Mission brief: The 16 key members of the delegation meet the media at the Convention & Exhibition Centre. (August 10, 2012)
Welcome dinner: The delegation gives a model of Tiangong-1 and Shenzhou-9 to Hong Kong at a welcoming dinner hosted by the Hong Kong Government. (August 10, 2012)
High flyers: The delegation presents a souvenir to Secretary for Education Eddie Ng (second left) after a dialogue session with local secondary and primary students. (August 11, 2012)
Musical message: Acting Financial Secretary Prof KC Chan (centre), Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong Li Gang (left) and Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing (right) officiate at the start of a variety show to welcome members of the Tiangong-1/Shenzhou-9 space mission delegation. (August 11, 2012)
High note: Tangong-1/Shenzhou-9 astronauts Jing Haipeng, Liu Wang, and Liu Yan sing Descendants of the Dragon with a children’s choir. (August 11, 2012)
Sightseeing mission: Astronauts Liu Wang, Liu Yang and Jing Haipeng and delegation leader Niu Hongguang tour The Peak with Acting Commissioner for Tourism Rosanna Law. (August 12, 2012)
Aerospace focus: Acting Financial Secretary Prof KC Chan and Shenzhou-9 mission astronauts Jing Haipeng, Liu Wang and Liu Yang officiate at the opening ceremony of the Exhibition on China's First Manned Space Docking Mission. (August 12, 2012)
Familiar items: Acting Financial Secretary Prof KC Chan and Shenzhou-9 mission astronauts Jing Haipeng, Liu Wang and Liu Yang tour the Exhibition on China's First Manned Space Docking Mission. (August 12, 2012)
Culinary quiz: The delegation meet tertiary students at the Chinese University of Hong Kong to share details of Shenzhou-9 space technology - and what they ate in orbit. (August 12, 2012)
Tea time: The delegation attends a tea gathering with representatives from the women's sector. (August 13, 2012)
Harbour cruise: Delegation leader Niu Hongguang (second right), and astronauts Liu Wang (from left), Liu Yang and Jing Haipeng are briefed on the Kai Tak Development and Cruise Terminal projects during a harbour tour. (August 13, 2012)
Fond farewell: Delegation leader Niu Hongguang receives a souvenir from Chief Executive CY Leung at Government House as the troop ends their Hong Kong visit. (August 13, 2012)
