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 Deserted Floating Restaurant from 1960s The iconic floating restaurant began as a simple wooden Vessel in 1947, evolved into a larger 105 ft vessel by 1952 seating hundreds. The current third generation is a 2-storey structure spanning 150 ft, officially opened on January 17, 1962, featuring ornate imperial Chinese-style decorations, including dragon motifs, colourful ceilings, and stained-glass windows that became its signature, and famous clientele, including royalty and movie stars. Once a major tourist draw, featured in films like Enter the Dragon, it closed in around early 2010s. It was acquired in 2022 with plans to renovate it into a modern, fusion restaurant, promoting tourism. It is targeted for reopening in the second half of 2026. Hong Kong | 2026 24 Jan 2026  Chinese Silver Grass Chinese silver grass, or elephant grass, is a species of flowering plant, native to most of East Asia (China, Japan, Taiwan and Korea) and Southeast Asia. Can also be seen at Hong Kong Wetland Park. Tin Shui Wai . Hong Kong | 2026 23 Jan 2026  Autumn Leaves at Wetland Park Cypress trees and sweet gum trees along the Succession Walk at Hong Kong Wetland Park burst into pretty autumn leaves around December to January. In addition, it’s packed with boardwalks, bird hides, mangrove forests, mudflats, and even a Butterfly Garden. Tin Shui Wai . Hong Kong | 2026 22 Jan 2026  Deserted Haunted Mansion from 1940s Built in 1942, the 2-storey building was constructed in a Sino-Western style, using both Western-style pillars and Chinese architectural features such as arcades, balconies, and plaques commonly found in tenement buildings. It was rated a Grade III historic building in 2017. The family moved away in late 1970s and rumours started that it is haunted. Many neighbours who passed by heard sounds of families eating or playing mahjong coming from inside the house at dusk and evenings, but the house was always dark and vacant. In 2021, it was bought by a developer who plans to redevelop it into a senior home. Hong Kong | 2026 21 Jan 2026  Kam Tin Jiao Festival Tens of traditional Chinese flower billboards are erected for the Kam Tin Once-in-a-Decade Jiao Festival (Peaceful Purification Festival). Spanning 42,000 sq ft and accommodating at least 5,000 seats, a bamboo theatre built for Festival is an awe-inspiring project that sets the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest temporary bamboo altar. The 34th event in 2025 features this huge bamboo stage erected in front of the Chau Wong Yi Kung Study Hall in Shui Tau Village, showcasing traditional culture through rituals, traditional opera performances, puppet shows, and a six-day vegetarian feast. A 6-night, 5-day ritual was held inside the stage on 13-18 Dec 2025. After the ritual, it was converted into a theatre for traditional opera performances at night on 18-23 January 2026. Kam Tin . Hong Kong | 2026 20 Jan 2026  Deserted Media Office from 1990s The former headquarters of one of the leading newspapers in Hong Kong. The office was deserted in June 2021, when it ceased all operations following a series of police raids and the freezing of its assets by the government under the National Security Law. One million copies of the newspaper were printed on the last day. The building remains a significant symbol of the media crackdown in Hong Kong. Authorities froze HK$18 million in company-linked assets, making it impossible for the parent company to pay its approximately 300–500 staff members or sustain operations. In December 2021, the High Court issued a winding-up order for the paper's parent company. The paper's founder was arrested in August 2020 and remains in jail. International communities responded to the raid with condemnation, with global organisations highlighting the erosion of press freedom in Hong Kong. G7 governments calls for his immediate release. Hong Kong | 2026 19 Jan 2026  Lion Dance Competition at Kam Tin Jiao Fest The Kam Tin Village Jiao Festival, held once every decade, is a huge success! The event features massive traditional Chinese flower billboards, a huge bamboo theatre (Guinness world record), and numerous food stalls. Thousands showed up. An international lion dance competition was held on Saturday, with teams from Hong Kong, Mainland China and Malaysia. Congratulations to Lei Kung Tin Village team from Pat Heung for winning the overall championship. Photo shows the team from Shenzhen, who also performed brilliantly. Kam Tin . Hong Kong | 2026 18 Jan 2026  Sierra Sea The Club House at Sierra Sea, part of the 9,700-unit Sai Sha development in Shap Sze Heung, located between Sai Kung and Ma On Shan. It represented Hong Kong’s largest housing project since 1999. Homebuyers snap up all 213 new flats on sale at Sierra Sea’s Phase 2A last Saturday, underscored the boost received by the city’s property market from recent interest rate cuts abd surging rentals. Also, additional stamp duty was removed, which allowed foreign and mainland Chinese buyers to buy and sell property without penalty. Sai Sha . Hong Kong | 2026 17 Jan 2026  Deserted Hakka Mansion from 1930s Built in 1934, the elegant traditional Hakka mansion, has been deserted for decades, hidden behind bushes. It is typical of the Hakka two-halls two-horizontal residence, a replica of the ancestral building of the owner in Mei County in southern China. It is the only single residential building in Hong Kong listed as a Grade I historical building. Most of the furnitures are gone. A couple of vintage biscuit tins from the 1950s are found. Hong Kong | 2026 16 Jan 2026  Book of Changes: The Art of Basil Pao ‘Book of Changes: The Art of Basil Pao’ is a thematic photography exhibition that explores the profound impact of the ancient I Ching text on Chinese life and cultural heritage through abstract visual dialogue. Basil Pao is a renouned Hong Kong photographer. In this exhibition of images, he interprets the concepts explained in the I Ching through 2 photography series: The Great Walls of China and Glimpses of Silence. Tai Kwun - Duplex Studios - till 20 Feb 2026, daily 11am - 7pm SOHO . Hong Kong | 2026 15 Jan 2026  Dragon Park Dragon Park is a tranquil and charming park located in Tin Shui Wai. It boasts the atmosphere of a Lingnam garden and Chinese architectural elements. Most importantly, it's not well known and less crowded. Tuen Mun . Hong Kong | 2026 14 Jan 2026  Shahrazad Lebanese Cuisine In Central, Shahrazad Lebanese Cuisine has stood as a top spot for sampling Middle Eastern food, more specifically Lebanese delicacies, inside a space dressed up to represent the haunts of Beirut. It enchants diners with its richly evocative ambiance, complete with intricate decor, creating a vibrant dining experience. Central . Hong Kong | 2026 13 Jan 2026  Deserted Village House The small 2-storey village house is almost completely swallowed by lush, vibrant vegetation. The wooden roof structure remains partially intact, with exposed beams, rafters, and terracotta tiles showing beautiful aged patina — green moss and red-painted beam still clinging on. Rooms are stripped back to bare bones: cracked green-painted walls are crumbling, exposing brick and plaster underneath. An old CRT television set from the 1980s or earlier sits on a small wooden table. Nearby, a simple metal kettle rests on the dirt floor. Hong Kong | 2026 12 Jan 2026  Epiphany of Our Lord Chapel Restored Originally built in 1879 by the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (P.I.M.E.), the historic Epiphany of Our Lord Chapel in Sham Chung, Sai Kung, has been restored in January 2025. It has been deserted since 1990s. The roof has totally collapsed and the building in very dilapidated condition when I visited in Feb 2022. The restoration project included meticulous repairs to its pitched roof, the Chinese inscriptions denoting “Catholic Chapel” and “Kung Man School,” (it has been converted to a village school before) and the addition of new stained glass and artwork created. Ironically, the chapel is locked up and unused most of the time. Sham Chung . Hong Kong | 2026 11 Jan 2026  Sunset at Hang Hau Sunset at Hang Hau, located at the northern shore of the Tseung Kwan O Bay and connected to Shaukeiwan on Hong Kong Island by waterway, Hang Hau Town played the role of a regional transportation hub, a centre of economic and social activities as well as a trading spot of fishery and agricultural products. It is a gateway to Sai Kung and Clear Water Bay. Hang Hau . Hong Kong | 2026 10 Jan 2026  Deserted Quarry from 1940s The site was once a granite quarry, a vital stone supplier for Hong Kong from the 1940s to the 1980s. Now closed, its former site has been partially transformed into a residential estate, a school village, a park, and the entrance to a tunnel. Only the concrete foundations and some abandoned structures, entwined with tree roots, remain. Hong Kong | 2026 8 Jan 2026  Urban Council Centenary Garden Built in 1984, Urban Council Centenary Garden is located at the centre of Tsimshatsui East. The garden links the areas of Chatham Road, Mody Road and Granville Road. It provides extensive green areas of 4.5 hectares including a Roman arch with columns and fountains for the community, which is mainly occupied by tall commercial buildings and hotels. Tsimshatsui . Hong Kong | 2026 8 Jan 2026  Deserted Villa from 1950s Built in the 1950s, the villa comprises 2 buildings. Its shape is rather complex, and the design and materials are relatively rough. It features a pool in the living room and a large garden. In the early 1970s, a swimming pool, changing rooms, and a tennis court were added. It has be deserted since the owner died in a car accident in July 1983. Furniture and fixtures are all cleared wuth lots of graffiti. Hong Kong | 2026 7 Jan 2026  The Dragon Flies PH with a dragonfly at the Tottori Sand Dunes, located outside the city centre of Tottori, Japan. At a length of 9 miles and less than 1.5 miles wide, it is the largest sand dune in Japan. The sand dunes are part of San'in Kaigan Geopark, a UNESCO Global Geopark. Tottori . Japan | 2025 6 Jan 2026  AquaLuna II Aqua Luna II is a traditional Chinese junk offering cruise in Victoria Harbour. The 29-metre-long boat can accommodate up to 80 guests on its two decks. The junk has a full bar and cocktail lounge, making it possible for exclusive private cruises and buffet dinners catered for by the Aqua Restaurant Group. Tsimshatsui . Hong Kong | 2026 5 Jan 2026  Deserted Super Luxury Mansion Completed in May 1977, the super luxury complex comprises 2 buildings. The nett floor area ranges from 1,947 sq ft to 4,170 sq ft. The main building has 4 storeys. The smaller building is for quarters for servants. All the rooms are installed with upscale furnishing and carpet. An indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi is located on the ground floor with 2 wine cellars. An elevator provides access to the different floors, in addition to staircases. Fireplaces are in the main halls. It has been revealed that a private tennis court has been illegally constructed on site. Hong Kong | 2026 4 Jan 2026  Sky Wave at East Coast Boardwalk The newly opened East Coast Boardwalk is a 2.2 km vibrant, multi-functional waterfront promenade between North Point and Fortress Hill. Sky Wave is the most interesting section - A 20-metre-long and 3-metre-wide experiential glass viewing platform has been introduced, allowing visitors to experience Victoria Harbour below their feet. North Point . Hong Kong | 2026 3 Jan 2026  Abandoned Japanese Torii and Garden An abandoned Japanese garden, including a Torii gate, a bridge, some stone lanterns, and trees, in the hills. The Torii is painted green on one side and light blue on the other, rather than the traditional red colour. Hong Kong | 2026 2 Jan 2026  Starlight Boulevard Extending the joyous spirit of the Christmas Town, Chater Road will undergo a magical transformation into a Starlight Boulevard. Over 30 trees along Chater Road are adorned with shimmering lights, creating a festive atmosphere in the outside space. The pedestrian footbridges will be aglow, and a Christmas tree light installation is suspended above the entrance to Chater House, creating a striking visual centrepiece for the display. Lit every evening at 5pm, till February 22. Central . 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