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Gyeongbok Palace Walls

A lady in hanbok (traditional Korean attire) ponders what's beyond the walls
of Gyeongbok Palace, the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty in Seoul,
built in 1395.

Seoul . South Korea | 2024
19 Mar 2024


Old Seoul Station

The old Seoul Station, originally named Keijo (Gyeongseong) station, was
designed by Tsukamoto Yasushi of Tokyo Imperial University and completed in
November 1925. This red brick building, designed in an eclectic style, features
a Byzantine-style central dome and a centralised and symmetrical layout.

The old train station building was left in disuse after KTX, Korea’s high-speed
rail system, was launched in 2004 along with the new Seoul Station building.

On 25 September 1981, the old station was designated as Historic Site 284.
A restoration project began in September 2007 to transform it into 'Culture Station
Seoul 284', a premier national multidisciplinary cultural space, for cultural
events, exhibitions, performances as well as seminars and conferences.

Seoul . South Korea | 2024
18 Mar 2024


Rare Peek into Changdeok Palace

Two ladies in hanbok (traditional Korean attire) sneak a peek into the inner
Changdeokgung. The Palace, probably the most beautiful royal palace in Seoul,
has its windows and doors flung open to welcome the springtime breeze and
natural light into the historic building after it remained shut throughout winter.

From March 12-16, the Palace administration shares a rare peek into the
ancient building where royals and their attendants used to reside.

Constructed in the 15th century during the 1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty,
the Changdeok Palace complex is located in northern Seoul. In 1997, it was
designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Seoul . South Korea | 2024
17 Mar 2024


Deserted Swimming Pool in Korea

An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted swimming pool.

The deserted swimming pool is located in the hills within a major university.
There used to be bath houses for changing and shower before. Unfortunately,
they have been demolished including half the pool. Only part of the wall
remains with lots of graffiti, and a water tank sitting next to it.

Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture,
leave no trace and not revealing the location.

South Korea | 2024
16 Mar 2024


Deserted Amusement Park in Korea

An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted amusement park.

The theme park opened in 1980 as a family-friendly amusement park. It was a
popular location for local families for the first decade after it opened.
However, when Lotte World, a mega theme park opened in 1989, people lost
interest in this smaller park.

The park was renovated in 1995, with new attractions added, yet still failed
to compete. The park officially ceased operation in 2011. Rides in the
park included a carousel, bumper cars, a roller coaster, a Viking swing
boat, and an octopus-themed rotating ride, etc.

Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture,
leave no trace and not revealing the location.

South Korea | 2024
15 Mar 2024


Deserted House with Pool

An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted house in Macau.

The single-storey house is located in a residential area on a small hill. Access
is via a series of stairs. There is an outdoor swimming pool in front. It has
been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items are scattered.

Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture,
leave no trace and not revealing the location.

Macau | 2024
14 Mar 2024


Deserted House on a Hill

An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted house in Macau.

The single-storey house is located in a residential area on a small hill. Access
is via a series of stairs. The balcony offers good views of the area. It has been
deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items have been mostly cleared.

Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture,
leave no trace and not revealing the location.

Macau | 2024
13 Mar 2024


Deserted Unfinished Buildings

An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted unfinished buildings in Macau.

The unfinished 2-storey buildings are located in a residential area near a school.
There are lots of graffiti on the walls. A sofa is found with some furniture in
one of the rooms, probably placed there by an illegal squatter. Construction
ceased with the economic downturn due to COVID-19. The building lies
derelict despite that tourism is returning to normal now.

Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture,
leave no trace and not revealing the location.

Macau | 2024
12 Mar 2024


Deserted Stretch Limousine in Macau

An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted stretch limousine.

The limousine is a black Hummer H2 SUV stretch for 14 passengers. It has
tinted windows; custom-made bar stocked with champagne glasses, soda,
water and beverages of your choice; entertainment system; LCD screens;
fog machines; strobe lights; smartphone hooks; privacy partition between
passengers and chauffeur. It has been deserted since 2016.

Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture,
leave no trace and not revealing the location.

Macau | 2024
11 Mar 2024


Deserted Portuguese-style Mansion in Macau

An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted mansion.

The 3-storey Portuguese-style mansion is located at the historical
centre of Macau, which is a UNESCO World Heritage. Stone, clay, lime
and wood are the elements that appeared the most in the construction
of historic traditional Portuguese architecture. Some of the floors
are in a very dilapidated condition. It has been deserted for a
while. Furniture has been mostly cleared.

Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture,
leave no trace and not revealing the location.

Macau | 2023
10 Mar 2024


Deserted Estate with Stained-glass Windows

An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted estate in Macau.

The estate includes 6 buildings with 2-storey in a residential area. Some of
them has pretty stained glass windows and wraught iron handrail on the
stairs. Furniture and personal items have been mostly cleared.

Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture,
leave no trace and not revealing the location.

Macau | 2024
9 Mar 2024


Unfinished Buildings

An avid urban explorer ventures into an unfinished buildings in Macau.

The unfinished 7-storey building is found in a residential area near a school.
It is basically a bare minimum skeleton structure of concrete with some
graffiti on the walls. Construction ceased with the economic downturn
due to COVID-19. The bare-bone building lies derelict despite that
tourism is returning to normal now.

Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture,
leave no trace and not revealing the location.

Macau | 2024
8 Mar 2024


Deserted Super Luxury Waterfront Hotel in Macau

An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted super luxury hotel.

Opened in 1992, the deluxe Las Vegas Style casino & hotel has 24 hours
entertainment. It commands panoramic views of the Pearl River, and has
554 luxurious as well as spacious guestrooms including 28 fully furnished
service apartments. it has a fleet of about 50 cars, including Porche,
Bentley, Benz and a stretched limousine.

The hotel offers a complete range of sporting and health facilities
including: outdoor swimming pool and children pool, tennis courts,
Sauna and steam rooms, fitness centre, dance studio, snooker room,
air-conditioned multi-purpose court for badminton and mini-tennis,
table tennis, video games arcade etc...

The impressive lobby is a feast for the eyes. It's a magnificent mix of murals,
pillars and fountains, highlighted by a grand marble staircase that leads
up to a statue of Zeus, holding three lightning bolts in hand. The 3 floors
of the casino have VIP rooms and Baccarat tables and table minimums in the
thousands, most commonly somewhere between $1,000 and $20,000. The ground
floor holds 22 tables, 92 slots, and 56 live game Baccarat machines.

The hotel was renamed in 2013. It's casino was shutdown by the authorities in
2015 and the hotel closed for 6 months in 2016 for irregularities. It was
closed permanently after failing to fulfil the licensing conditions.

Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace
and not revealing the location.

Macau | 2024
7 Mar 2024


Deserted Kindergarten from 1970s

An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted kindergarten.

Founded in 1973, the kindergarten occupies an area of 447 sq m, with 5 classrooms,
a toilet and a workplace located along the two sides of a long corridor. The wall
paint in the classrooms is peeling off. It was closed in 1993 due to
insufficient enrolment.

The 2018 movie Still Human was shot here and actor Anthony Wong won Best Actor
in the 2019 Hong Kong Film Awards.

Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture,
leave no trace and not revealing the location.

Hong Kong | 2024
6 Mar 2024


Deserted Villa Complex

An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted villa complex.

There are 8 villas of 1-3 storeys in the complex. All have a fireplace.
They have been deserted for a while. Some villas have been cleared
of furniture and personal items while others have some remaining.
Vines are covering some of the walls.

Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture,
leave no trace and not revealing the location.

Hong Kong | 2024
5 Mar 2024


Spiral Staircase

The minimalist concrete spiral staircase with wooden steps at JC,
Contemporary gallery of Tai Kwun, created by acclaimed architects
Herzog & de Meuron.

SOHO . Hong Kong | 2024
4 Mar 2024


OMG!

A lady is shocked and surprised by the flamboyant dress of a
passer-by near Time Square in Causeway Bay.

Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024
3 Mar 2024


King Kong Invades Hong Kong?

King Kong, the giant gorilla, is seen at the Central Harbourfront.
Is it invading the city or is it part of the setup for the AIA Carnival?

Central . Hong Kong | 2024
2 Mar 2024


Disco Forever

Afros, disco-queen curls, shoulder pads, hip-hugging bell bottoms, flamboyant
floral shirts, John Travolta, Donna Summer... Disco was all the rage in the ‘70s and
‘80s, and it left a legacy in local culture in terms of trends, music and self-identity.
Disco Forever is a tribute this era and all of its oldies-but-goodies memories!

Modern retro hipsters meet disco regulars from the good old days and share
the joy of dancing together. Follow the Party Host to stretch your body, which may
be feeling the strain of life. In addition to DJs on weekend nights, there are
also noon dance sessions for daytime layabouts and overworked office workers
in Central. Sneak into the dance hall during the lunch break and get
revitalised for the rest of the day.

Organized by Hong Kong Art Festival @ Tai Kwun

24-25 Feb; 2-3 Mar (Sat/Sun) 12:30pm & 8pm
28 Feb –01 Mar (Wed to Fri) 12:30pm

Duration: approximately 90 minutes

Reception at F Hall, Tai Kwun

SOHO . Hong Kong | 2024
1 Mar 2024

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