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To know why Hong Kong gets its name, one needs to trace back to the Ming or Qing Dynasty. Back then, Hong Kong did not have a specified name, it belonged to Sun On district of Canton. During this time, in Dongguan and Sun On area, there is an abundance of fragrant wood called " Koon Heung" "Koon Heung" is famous all over the country and had a high economic value. The "Koon Heung" produced in Dongguan and Sun On will be shipped first to Tsim Sha Tsui Pier, then shipped to Shek Pai Wan ( near modern days Aberdeen) in little boats, then shipped to Canton in larger boats, and then sold in and around Zhejiang. Because it is used for shipping fragrant wood, Shek Pai Wan is called the "Fragrant Harbour" This name gradually extend to the whole island and Hong Kong (Fragrant Harbour" got its name.