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 Exploring Deserted Western-style Mansion at Mid-levels An avid urban explorer ventures into a western-style mansion located in the Mid-levels. The mansion was completed in 1964, with 2 floors and 2 basement levels, with a nett area of 8,135 square feet. There are elegant iron window grilles, grand chandeliers and fireplaces. The colour and setup of the bathrooms are very special. The master bathroom has a flush toilet inlaid with coins. The mansion has been abandoned for many years and overgrown with trees and weeds and some graffiti outside. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 30 Apr 2021  Historic Near-Century-old Tsz Yeung Study Hall in Yuen Long The Tsz Yeung Study Hall is located at 21-23 Tai Kei Leng Village in Yuen Long. It is a single-entry building without elaborate decoration. There is a couplet on the outdoor wall of the Study Hall, which reads 'The four principles of Tsz education, breeds three talents.' The study hall was built in 1924 by the 3 sons of Leung Tsz Yeung. Before the Japanese occupation (1941-1945), it mainly provided traditional private tutoring for the children of Tai Kei Leng Village and Ma Tin Village. It was closed after the war. From the 1970s to the end of the 1980s, the study hall became Ching Sum Kindergarten, and its plaque can be found nearby. The study hall is also the ancestral hall of the Leung clan. Until recent years, the clan would set up pun choi banquets for guests during weddings and major festivals. At present, the study hall is managed by each of the 3 branches of Leung's descendants in turns, switching every 2 years. Yuen Long . Hong Kong | 2021 29 Apr 2021  Exploring Abandoned Western-style Villa An avid urban explorer ventures into a 2-storey Western-style villa. It was completed in 1966, with a swimming pool in the garden at the back, occupying 40,000 sq ft. The villa has been abandoned for many years. The interior is dilapidated, with trees and vines growing outside the house. It became a playground for graffiti artists. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 28 Apr 2021  Praying for Blessing A woman prays for blessing at Tai Shu Ha Tin Hau Temple, meaning 'temple under a big tree', which was built around 1786 some 350 years ago. The temple is so named because it is shaded by a tall old tree. The Temple used to be surrounded by sea. Tin Hau, Goddess of Heaven, is the protector of fishermen ensuring their sailings are safe. Yuen Long . Hong Kong | 2021 27 Apr 2021  Exploring Most Haunted Abandoned Mansion An avid urban explorer ventures into a most haunted abandoned mansion. The 2-storey mansion was built during World War II and was completed in 1941. The building is made of concrete, blending Chinese and Western styles. There are both Western-style pillars and Chinese- style arcades. It is rated as a Grade III historic building. The front of the mansion is converted into a parking lot, and the back is surrounded by trees. The ground is covered with leaves, and some of the rooms are entangled with roots and vines. After the mansion was abandoned in the 1970s, there were rumours that many villagers heard the sound of dining or playing mahjong in the house at night, like a family gathering, but the house was dark and empty. Therefore, it is listed as the top of 10 most haunted houses in Hong Kong. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 26 Apr 2021  Crashing Waves at Cape D'Aguilar 鶴咀驚濤駭浪 長風破浪會有時 直掛雲帆濟滄海（唐 | 李白） Cape D'Aguilar Marine Reserve lies on the southeastern tip of Hong Kong Island. It offers spectacular crashing waves with a panoramic view of the sky and sea from the coastal cliff, plus a century-old lighthouse. Cape D'Aguilar . Hong Kong | 2021 25 Apr 2021  Hugo Explores Abandoned Village Houses Hugo, who loves urban exploration, ventures into a group of abandoned village houses. Although not far from the nearby railway station, these village houses have long since turned derelict and vacant. The houses are in disrepair, covered with bushes and vines, with only a small amount of furniture and personal items remaining inside. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 24 Apr 2021  Colourful Street Art in Sheung Wan With its quirky mix of colourful street art, historic temples, antiques stores, dog-friendly cafes and fine dining restaurants, Sheung Wan is one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Hong Kong. It has a relaxed and artsy vibe. Sheung Wan . Hong Kong | 2021 23 Apr 2021  Exploring Deserted Massive Movie Studios An avid urban explorer ventures into an abandoned massive movie studio complex. The administrative building, built in 1960, is the most distinctive structure in the studios. For the 1960s, the architectural design was very bold and avante-garde. The 4-storey building has very flamboyant windows with innovative design, in order to establish a unique, enterprising and pioneering image. It remains the most iconic building in the studios complex. The entire studio was formally completed in 1965, with 15 studios, 2 exterior movie sets, editing rooms, printing rooms, canteens, staff dormitories and other facilities. It was the largest privately owned Hollywood-style movie studios in the Chinese-speaking world. In 2015, it was rated as a Grade I historic building. It is a pity that the cinema is being demolished, and a large number of expensive equipment and historical films have been deserted. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 22 Apr 2021  Iconic Murray Building First built in 1969 for the purpose of housing government offices, the 27-storey Murray Building was designed by the British modernist architect Ron Phillips of the Works Bureau at the time. It was the tallest government building at that time. It has been re-purposed as a hotel The Murray and opened in 2018. Murray Building was designed with its windows meticulously oriented to avoid intrusion of excessive direct sunlight. This design won the Certificate of Merit of the Energy Efficient Building Award in 1994. Central . Hong Kong | 2021 21 Apr 2021  Exploring Deserted Luxury Seaview Villa An avid urban explorer ventures into a luxurious villa of over 8,000 sq ft. The 2-storey mansion includes a 2-storey basement, with a cinema of nearly 3,000 sq ft, a private swimming pool and gardens. It overlooks the open sea and perches like a noble and grand castle on the hill. The villa was built in 1971, rated as a Grade II historic building in 2016, and is believed to be deserted in 2019. It is built in a functional and simple modernist architectural style. There is a lawn and a terrace outside the master bedroom and dining room on the first floor. The garden environment was likely very elegant in the past but one can only sense the desolate beauty with the grounds filled with fallen petals. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 20 Apr 2021  Misty Morning at The Peak A misty morning at Severn Road, The Peak, in Hong Kong. The Peak . Hong Kong | 2021 19 Apr 2021  Exploring Abandoned Kindergarten at Mid-levels An avid urban explorer ventures into an abandoned kindergarten in Mid-levels. The non-profit kindergarten is located in a high-end residential area in Mid-Levels and started operation in 1992. It is a 3-storey building with an outdoor playground, music room, activity room, language room, and an auditorium. Relocated in 2012 and abandoned until now, there are many life-size children's dolls and lots of graffiti. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 18 Apr 2021  Jimmy Lai + 8 Jailed for 8-18 months for Aug 18 Rally Prompted Global Condemnation Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 73, was handed a 12 month prison sentence on Friday for organizing and participating in an unauthorised assembly on August 18, 2019. 8 others were given 8-18 months jail terms. About 1.7 million Hong Kong residents joined in a peaceful rally against the Extradition to China amendment at Victoria Park on the said date. Except for Leung Kwok-hung 'Long Hair' and Au Nok-hin, the rest were convicted for the first time and sentenced yesterday (Aug 16) in West Kowloon Magistracy. Leung Kwok-hung was sentenced to 18 months; Cy Ho to 8 months; Au Nok-hin was sentenced to 10 months; all with immediate imprisonment. Martin Lee was sentenced to 11 months in prison suspended 24 months; Margaret Ng for 12 months suspended 24 months; Albert Ho for 12 months suspended 24 months; Leung Yiu-Chung for 8 months suspended 12 months. Metaphorically, this is a prison term for all 1.7 million Hong Kong residents who joined the rally on that day. Judge Amanda Woodcock said when sentencing that although the cases did not involve violence, it can be seen from the protests of 2019 that once the masses gather, their emotions would run high, and result in violent conflicts. Therefore, potential risks and behaviours cannot be ignored. Obviously it is a challenge to police power, law and order, so imprisonment is the only appropriate sentence. The sentence was swiftly covered by the international media. Many British, American and Canadian politicians issued statements of condemnation. Among them, the last Hong Kong Governor Chris Patten criticized Chinese Communist Party for continuing to brutally violate the rule of law and freedom in Hong Kong. U.S. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted that she is sad and disturbed that Martin Lee and other democrats have been sentenced for free and peaceful demonstrations. This is another sign of Beijing's violation of the rule of law. Yamini Mishra, regional director of Amnesty International's Asia-Pacific region, said that Hong Kong government 'wrongly accused, convicted and sentenced' democrats, 'reflecting Hong Kong government's intention to silence all political opposition.' Cheung Sha Wan . Hong Kong | 2021 17 Apr 2021  Exploring Abandoned Hospital at Mid-levels An avid urban explorer ventures into an abandoned hospital at Mid-levels. Built in 1955, it was a non-profit private hospital. The hospital's services included a large number of specialties which covered a broad area of medicine. At its height, the hospital carried out 60% of Hong Kong's abortions. It was closed in 2012 following some disputes since 2009. Many pieces of expensive medical equipment, documents and other echoes of the building's history lay discarded. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 16 Apr 2021  Double Eye Contact in Shamshuipo A hawker selling clothes on the street in Shamshuipo next to a banner with a head shot. Shamshuipo . Hong Kong | 2021 15 Apr 2021  Exploring Abandoned Apartments at Mid-Levels An avid urban explorer ventures into a block of abandoned apartments at Mid-levels. Built in 1955, the 6-storey building has 2 apartments on each floor of 437 to 1,284 sq ft with balconies. All furnitures have been cleared except for some ceiling lights. It is conveniently located and just about 10 minutes walk to Central business district. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 14 Apr 2021  Gorgeous Azaleas Blooming Behind Barricades Gorgeous azaleas bloom outside Legislative Council Building at Admiralty. Alas, they are hidden behind giant barricades as Hong Kong government is fearful of protests by its citizens. Admiralty . Hong Kong | 2021 13 Apr 2021  Exploring Abandoned Century-old Guard House at Mid-Levels An avid urban explorer ventures into an abandoned century-old Chinese- Western style guard house at Mid-levels. The Guard House was probably built in 1901/1902 when the main house was built. The building is a 2-storey Chinese tiled pitched-roof structure including a verandah with iron railings, expressed rainwater pipes and a chimney stack to serve the kitchen. The entrance way is built of a grand flight of granite steps. Many of the original doors and louvered timber shutters still remain. The use of Chinese tiles for the pitched roof supported on timber frame is a local adaptation. It has been abandoned since around 2000. It is a Grade II historic building. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 12 Apr 2021  Hugo Explores Deserted Army Mess Avid urban explorer Hugo ventures into a deserted former army officer mess. Built in 1933, it was a single-storey L-shape building with a terrace in front. The facades are generally finished with painted roughcast rendering. There are large and regularly spaced steel windows, a bar and a fireplace with granite mantel. It has been deserted since 1997. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 11 Apr 2021  This Store Has the Best Kailan! A woman shopper in a Shamshuipo vegetable market appears to say. Shamshuipo . Hong Kong | 2021 10 Apr 2021  Century-old Tai Kwun - Integrating Monument with Art The Former Central Police Station compound, built between 1841 and 1925, comprises 16 historic building including the former Central Police Station, the former Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison. With a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century, the site comprises some of the earliest structures built under British colonial rule. The compound is a unique cluster of relatively low-rise buildings sitting in a prime location in the heart of Central. In 1995, the compound was listed as Declared Monuments. It underwent a heritage revitalisation at the highest standards and reopened to the public on 29 May 2018 as "Tai Kwun", a centre for heritage and arts. Central . Hong Kong | 2021 9 Apr 2021  Dinah Explores Abandoned Apartments Dinah, an avid photographer and urban explorer from New York, ventures into abandoned apartments in the city. The building was completed in 1954. It has 4 storeys with 2 apartments of 928 to 1,024 sq ft on each floor. Some of the apartments are nicely decorated, many are littered with belongings including family photos, personal letters, books, silverware, beds, desks, sofas, etc, while others are cleared of furnishings. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 8 Apr 2021  16th Century Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall The Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall is one of the largest ancestral halls in Hong Kong. It is reputed to have been built around 1525 in honour of the founding ancestor, Tang Chung-ling (1302-1387), and became the main ancestral hall of the Tang clan at Lung Yeuk Tau, Fanling. The magnificent ancestral hall is a 3-hall building with two spacious internal courtyards. An annex, which serves as the kitchen, is attached to the right side. The whole building is exquisitely decorated with fine wood carvings, elaborate plaster mouldings, ceramic sculptures and murals of auspicious Chinese motifs, reflecting the superb craftsmanship of the period. Full restoration was completed in 1992 and it was declared a monument in 1997. Fanling . Hong Kong | 2021 7 Apr 2021  Swallowtail Butterfly Feeding Swallowtails are large colourful butterflies. The forked appearance in some of the swallowtails' hindwings gave rise to its common name. Wings have striking black and white geometric patterns with colour accents. Flying speed is high. Lantau . Hong Kong | 2021 6 Apr 2021  Hugo Explores Deserted Western-Chinese Mansion Avid urban explorer Hugo ventures into a deserted 3-storey Western-Chinese style mansion. The mansion sits on a vast site of 6,765 sq ft. Its architecture blends Chinese and Western styles, with wooden screens that divide the main hall and tasteful iron window grilles. Grand symmetrical chandeliers and elegant floor tiles add style to the large main hall. It has been deserted for many years. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 5 Apr 2021  Ching Ming Festival on Easter Sunday Time to visit the cemetery on Ching Ming Festival and Easter Sunday. Ching Ming Festival, also called Tomb Sweeping Day, is a traditional Chinese festival for most people to go and sweep tombs and commemorate their ancestors. Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian festival and holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, on the third day after his burial following his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c 30 AD. Happy Valley . Hong Kong | 2021 4 Apr 2021  Karma Explores Century-old Abandoned Mansion Karma, a multi-talented artist, photographer, traveler, composer, writer, and avid urban explorer ventures into a century-old abandoned mansion. The 2-storey mansion was built in about 1918. It blends Chinese and Western architectural styles, reflecting the integration of both cultures in the 1920s and 1930s. It is called "Chinese Renaissance" architecture. The mansion, with a path behind leading to a tomb for the ancestors, provides a resting place for descendants before and after grave sweeping. It is now rated as a Grade I historic building. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 3 Apr 2021  Flower Show 2021 | Tulips at Tamar Park in Admiralty The 2021 Hong Kong Flower Show is being held separately this year in designated parks in 18 districts. The most special is the tulip garden in Tamar Park at Admiralty. Admiralty . Hong Kong | 2021 2 Apr 2021  Hong Kong Protests Prominent at World Press Photo Exhibition after being Nixed The prestigeous World Press Photo Contest Exhibition was initially scheduled to open on March 1 at Baptist University, which cancelled at the last minute after a pro-Beijing newspaper accused it of inciting violence. The showcase of the annual competition that awards “the best visual journalism” around the world was nixed as Beijing and local authorities oversee a sweeping crackdown on dissent in the city. 5 photos from the 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition protests by Nicolas Asfouri of Agence France-Presse won first prize in the 'General News, Stories' category, attracting lots of attention. The winning images by Asfouri include a shot of a police officer brutally kneeing the neck of a downed protester and a group of teenage girls in school uniforms holding hands in a human chain protest against the now-withdrawn extradition bill in September of 2019. The exhibition features 10 visual stories including pro-democracy protests in Iraq, Algeria, and Hong Kong and other overlaying themes like climate change. AFP photographer Yasuyoshi Chiba won Photo of the Year with an image of a man in Sudan reciting poetry during anti-government protests. In October 2020, the same exhibition was shut down a week early without explanation by authorities in neighbouring Macau. A total of 157 photographs by 44 photojournalists from around the world are showcased at theDesk, 5/F, United Centre in Admiralty, through April 10. Advance registration is required and free tickets are gone quickly by popular demand. Admiralty . Hong Kong | 2021 1 Apr 2021 Archive: Mar Feb Jan 2021 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2020 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2019 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2018 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2017 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2016 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2015 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb 2014 |
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