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 Deserted Village School from 1950s Rating: ⭐⭐ Access: Easy Status: Dilapidated Built in 1952, the village school consists of 4 buildings, 2 of which have traditional double-layer tile roof. It is the oldest relic in the entire village. The school bell is from the United Steamship of New Zealand after its retirement. It serves 200 students in its heyday. As villagers are moving to the city for better life, the school was closed in 1999 due to insufficient enrollment. Hong Kong | 2024 31 Aug 2024  Deserted Village House from 1960s Rating: ⭐⭐ Access: Medium - Locked Status: Dilapidated The house is located in a remote village with the year of construction, 1967, shown on the facade. 4 family portraits are displayed on the wall in the living room. Religious pictures of Jesus and Mary can been seen on the window, reflecting the faith of the owner. Hong Kong | 2024 30 Aug 2024  Deserted Village School from 1950s Rating: ⭐⭐ Access: Easy Status: Dilapidated The century-old school moved into this building in 1957. In its heyday, there are 200 students and 8 teachers in 3 classrooms and a staff room with morning and afternoon schools. There are ornate panels and Chinese rosewood chairs with marble inlaid stored in one of the classrooms. As villagers are moving to the city for better life, the school was closed in 2003 due to insufficient enrollment. It was rated a Grade III historic building in 2010. Hong Kong | 2024 29 Aug 2024  30 Houses Hungry Ghost Fest Taoist priests perform ceremonies at the most impressive Hungry Ghost (Yulan) Festival celebrations on Hong Kong Island at 30 Houses in Central. It is a one-day event on 27 August 2024 (24th day of the Seventh Month - Lunar calendar). The burning of the Ghost King is the grand finale in the evening. Yulan Festival falls on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month when the gate of hell is temporarily opened and restless spirits roam the earth. People make offerings to appease these transient ghosts. Central . Hong Kong | 2024 28 Aug 2024  Deserted Eclectic Villa Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Easy Status: To be demolished? The villa is 2 storeys high with an eclectic and unique exterior design. Access to the first floor is via a staircase with red carpet and beautiful carved wooden handrails. The balcony on the first floor has gorgeous artistic metal railings. An outdoor swimming pool is hidden under large blocks of styrofoam. This house has been deserted for a while. A bulldozer is on-site ready for demolition? Hong Kong | 2024 27 Aug 2024  Deserted Theatre from 1970s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Medium Status: Still standing The theatre opened in 1979 as a cinema and has over 1,000 seats. It is divided into front, back and special stalls and has the scale of a traditional cinema. After it was closed, the venue was converted into a large-scale theatre from 2005 to 2008, which mainly provided entertainment performances for tourist groups. It has been deserted since 2008, and various articles in the theatre were scattered. The background setting on the main stage is quite ornate. There is some graffiti. Upon entering the theatre on my third visit, I was surprised to find guiding lights still lit on the floor. The stage lights can be turned on as well. Hong Kong | 2024 26 Aug 2024  Suki & Tinyu at 1960s Tong Lau Suki and her best friend Ting-yu from Changhua, dressed in cheongsam (a traditional Chinese one-piece close-fitting dress with a high neck and slit skirt), at a Tong Lau from the 1960s. The Tong Lau is part of the settings of an immersive exploration of the 3-decade songwriting partnership of Joseph Koo and James Wong, "Soundtrack of Our Lives" exhibition at Tai Kwun - a deep dive in a musical world spanning stage and screen, unravelling thickets of melodic inspiration colliding with the twists and turns of a tonal language. Open 11 am - 7 pm, 11 Jul - 1 Sep, admissions free. SOHO . Hong Kong | 2024 25 Aug 2024  Suki & Ting-yu at Retro Cafe Suki and her best friend Ting-yu from Changhua, dressed in cheongsam (a traditional Chinese one-piece close-fitting dress with a high neck and slit skirt), enjoying tea at a retro cafe. The cafe is part of the settings of an immersive exploration of the 3-decade songwriting partnership of Joseph Koo and James Wong, "Soundtrack of Our Lives" exhibition at Tai Kwun - a deep dive in a musical world spanning stage and screen, unravelling thickets of melodic inspiration colliding with the twists and turns of a tonal language. Open 11 am - 7 pm, 11 Jul - 1 Sep, admissions free. SOHO . Hong Kong | 2024 24 Aug 2024  Tang Ancestral Hall of Ha Tsuen The Tang Ancestral Hall, aka Yau Kung Tong, was constructed by the Tang clan of Ha Tsuen, Yuen Long, to commemorate their two founding ancestors, Tang Hung-chi and Tang Hung-wai, for establishing the village settlements in Ha Tsuen. Construction began in 1749, it was completed in 1750. The hall underwent 2 major renovations, one in the 17th year of the Daoguang reign (1837) and in the 9th year of the Guangxu reign (1883). Most of the historic building's fabric and relics are still preserved in the hall. There are a number of honorary plaques hanging in the middle hall, indicating the glorious history of the Tangs in the Qing imperial government. The Tang Ancestral Hall is one of the few surviving local examples of Qing vernacular architecture in the three-hall, two-courtyard layout. The historic architectural components and relics are well preserved. Nowadays, it still serves as a venue for important religious and ceremonial events of the Tang clan. It was declared a monument in 2008 and restored in 2011. Yuen Long . Hong Kong | 2024 23 Aug 2024  Deserted Village House The single-storey village house has wooden partitions with glass panels. Apparently, it has been deserted since 2012. Furniture and personal items, including some porn, are scattered throughout. Hong Kong | 2024 22 Aug 2024  Bizarre Display at "Zombie Mall" A bizarre display of life-size paper dolls, with other funeral supplies, playing mahjong in a "dead shopping centre" is particularly weird looking during the Hungry Ghost (Yulan) Festival. The Fu Lee Loy Shopping Centre in North Point started operations in the 1980s. It is only 5 minutes away from Fortress Hill MTR (subway) Station. It was once one of the three major "dead" shopping centres, with most of the shops closed, in Hong Kong. In 2020, the tenants spontaneously revitalised it. Recently, as almost 95% of the shops are either vacant or closed, it is known as a "Zombie Mall" again. North Point . Hong Kong | 2024 21 Aug 2024  Deserted Village House The 2-storey village house of the Tang family has 3 photos and an altar in the living room. A staircase with wrought iron rails leads to the first floor which has nice window grilles and a balcony. It has been deserted for a while, furniture and personal items have been mostly cleared. Hong Kong | 2024 20 Aug 2024  Ghost King at Peng Chau Hungry Ghost Fest The most impressive hand-painted Ghost King at the 4-day Peng Chau Hungry Ghost (Yulan) Festival celebrations is a work of art. Yulan Festival falls on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month when the gate of hell is temporarily opened and restless spirits roam the earth. People make offerings to appease these transient ghosts. Peng Chau . Hong Kong | 2024 19 Aug 2024  Deserted Century-old Villa Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Medium Status: Still standing The villa was built in 1924, first used as a nurse quarters for a hospital in the area. It is 2-storeys high with an eclectic layout and an outdoor swimming pool. Personal belongings and furniture are scattered in the house, and some windows are broken. This house has been deserted since the owner passed away in 2021. The roof of the room below the swimming pool includes mural of the Eight Immortals and an angel. It is rated a Grade III historic building. Hong Kong | 2024 18 Aug 2024  Deserted Chapel from 1950s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Access: Medium Status: Dilapidated Inaugurated in 1952, the Christian chapel is part of a 5 building complex serving mainland Chinese immigrants who had settled in the nearby village following the Chinese Civil War. It was closed in 1976 when the villagers moved out after being out of work. Furniture and personal items are mostly cleared. Hong Kong | 2024 17 Aug 2024  Deserted Posh Guesthouse Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Easy Status: Still standing The 3-storey posh guesthouse is decorated in European classical style, with chandeliers, wrought-iron staircases and red velvet curtains. It is located very close to with easy access to the beach. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items are scattered throughout. Hong Kong | 2023 16 Aug 2024  Crossing A lady traverses the Spanish steps at Portas, a commercial building in Cheung Sha Wan. Cheung Sha Wan . Hong Kong | 2024 15 Aug 2024  Deserted Village House The single-storey village house has a photo of the grandma and an altar in the living room. It has been deserted for a while, furniture and personal items are scattered throughout. Hong Kong | 2024 14 Aug 2024  Deserted Century-old Drug Rehab Centre Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Medium - Locked Status: Still standing Built around 1921, The compound comprises a 2-storey main building and a small 1-storey pitched roof building at the rear. The design is a countrified Italianate with a mixture of Arts & Crafts and Art Deco features. Projecting curved bays with balustraded balconies, full height stone angle buttresses, and a Roman pan-tiled roof with projecting eaves complete the picture. Since 1991, it has been used as a drug addiction treatment centre. It is rated a Grade II historic building in 2010. Hong Kong | 2024 13 Aug 2024  Deserted Century-old Mysterious Study Hall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Medium - difficult to find Status: Dilapidated An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted study hall. Built before 1924, the study hall has exquisite architecture, with green glazed ceramic ventilation tiles, Western-style sculptured doors, and walls made of blue bricks and granite. The craftsmanship is extraordinary. It is not easy to find as there is no record of the study hall. None of the villagers have heard of it, not even the village elders. Only the next door neighbour knows about its history. Apparently, it is the private study hall of the Tang clan. It has been derelict for decades. Most of the roof has collapsed. Hong Kong | 2024 12 Aug 2024  Hungry Ghost Festival in Tsuen Wan Hungry Ghost (Yulan) Festival celebrations organised by the Tsuen Wan Chiu Chow Association at Tai Wo Hau Playground for 3 days, with traditional Chinese opera in the evenings. Yulan Festival falls on the 15th day of the 7th lunar month when the gate of hell is temporarily opened and restless spirits roam the earth. People make offerings to appease these transient ghosts. Tsuen Wan . Hong Kong | 2024 11 Aug 2024  Mating Blue Marsh Hawk The blue marsh hawk belong to the dragonfly family of skimmers, and are conspicuous with their blue thorax and tail. It breeds in marshes associated with forest streams, plantations and canals. Fei Ngo Shan . Hong Kong | 2024 10 Aug 2024  Deserted Luxury Villa Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Medium difficulty Status: Still standing An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted luxury villa on a site of over 50,000 sq ft in an upscale district. The villa was built 1965 in a simple modernist architectural style. There are 3 independent houses, 2 storeys high, with spiral staircases for access. There is a shared hall in the centre, linking the houses. Each bathroom is designed in a different colour theme, and there are 2 outdoor swimming pools and gardens. The villa has been deserted since 1999. Hong Kong | 2024 9 Aug 2024  CNT Tower CNT Tower is a 31-storey Commercial Building located at 338 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Completed in 1993, it has a total floor space of 200,000 sq ft. Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2024 8 Aug 2024  Deserted Haunted Villa from 1920s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Easy Status: Still Standing The villa was built in 1927 in Classical Revival architecture with symmetrical plan. An imposing entrance gives access to a large central reception hall with rooms on either side in the Palladian style. The side rooms extend to the rear as wings to form a three-sided courtyard. A staircase gives access to the upper floor. A classical red-brick facade featuring white painted columns, balustrades, and window surrounds, is a style popular in Edwardian times. A segmental pediment surrounds the projecting central bay over the entrance porch, and a domed cupola is situated on the flat roof behind the pediment. The first floor has shuttered windows. A European- style fountain stands in front. The mansion was owned by a rich Choi family. After the death of the owner in 1944, the family members moved away and the house was deserted, falling into disrepair. It is said that 7 people were drowned there and it is haunted. Rumour has it that during the night, people heard women screaming and crying. It was rated as a Grade I historic building in 2007 and then Grade II in 2010. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2024 7 Aug 2024  Closed Down Country Club Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Access: Locked - Medium difficulty Status: Security Guarded The membership country club offers guest rooms, restaurants and sports facilities including a golf driving range, tennis courts, badminton courts, squash courts, a table tennis room, a billiard room and and 2 outdoor swimming pools. The club was closed on 15 June 2024 and security guarded. Hong Kong | 2024 6 Aug 2024  Reflection A lady enjoys the gorgeous skyline of Kowloon peninsula from Wanchai waterfront in Hong Kong. Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2024 5 Aug 2024  Military Vehicle Graveyard Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Medium difficulty Status: Still standing The site is a dumping ground for military and police vehicles, including tanks, army personnel carriers, jeeps (many Land Rovers), etc, and other military items such as helmets, gas masks, uniforms, etc. Hong Kong | 2024 4 Aug 2024  Deserted Village Mansion Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Medium difficulty Status: Still standing The deserted mansion has 2 storeys. A flight of wooden stairs provide access to the first floor, which has a dozen traditional Chinese rosewood chairs with marble inlay and 2 chairs with dragon motif. It has been deserted for a while. Hong Kong | 2024 3 Aug 2024  Deserted Village Houses Rating: ⭐⭐ Access: Easy Status: Dilapidated There is a row of 3 old deserted houses, built with blue bricks in the village. The roof of one of the houses has collapsed. Furniture and fixtures still remain. They have been deserted for a while. Hong Kong | 2024 2 Aug 2024  Eternal Nature - Immersive Digital Media Art Experience Re-imagine: Eternal Nature is an immersive visual art experience with patented aromas and audio effects, taking audiences to experience the lapping of waves at an endless beach, the restorative power of a mystical forest, the majestic movements of a giant whale and flamingoes, and the scent of spring amidst a sea of flowers. Presented by Arte M gallery, K11 ATELIER, 728 King's Road 2/F, K11 HACC, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, 11 am - 7 pm, through 31 Oct 2024 Quarry Bay . 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