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THESE incredible images show how much Hong Kong has changed over the years.

The images have been released by the Hong Kong Tourist Board to mark the 20th anniversary of the handover from British rule back to China.

At the time, China agreed that Hong Kong would have a high degree of autonomy, which led to the creation of the Special Administrative Region.

The photos capture scenes of busy, contemporary streets, inset with photos of the same location in years gone by.

The Hong Kong Leisure and Cultural Services Department has also partnered with an array of overseas museums, including the British Museum, to organise a collection of spectacular exhibitions to take place in the country to mark the anniversary.

They include ‘Inventing le Louvre: From Palace to Museum over 800 Years’ which runs until July 24 at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum. It illustrates the diversity and richness of the Louvre’s collections with paintings, sculptures, ceramics and tapestries from a variety of different periods.

The Hong Kong Science Museum, meanwhile, is showcasing an exhibition called Eternal Life – Exploring Ancient Egypt, until October.

It features collections of different mummies, coffins and burial objects from The British Museum.

Also on till October is the Hall of Mental Cultivation of The Palace Museum – Imperial Residence of Eight Emperors exhibition at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum.

The exhibition will feature around 200 artefacts of the Yangxindian to reveal to the public its political, historical and cultural importance in history.

The Hong Kong Museum of History is hosting an exhibition called Longevity and Virtues: Birthday Celebrations of the Qing Emperors and Empress Dowagers

This exhibition will showcase the ritual system related to the birthday celebrations of the Qing emperors and empress dowagers.

It is also hosting ‘The Silk Road’ exhibition from November, to illustrate the historical and cultural importance of the Routes Network of Chang’an-Tianshan Corridor of the Silk Road.

To find out more see discoverhongkong.com