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 Dawn Dawn with interesting cloud formation at Tai Hang, Hong Kong. Tai Hang . Hong Kong | 2023 23 Jul 2023  Exploring Deserted Restaurant from 1940s An avid urban explorer ventures into an deserted restaurant. The restaurant was converted from a 2-storey heritage red brick factory building from 1949. Then added glass houses, landscape pools, waterfalls, etc, to create a dining space that is rare in the city. It has been deserted for a while, furniture and items are scattered throughout. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2022 31 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Mansion from 1930s An avid urban explorer ventures into an deserted mansion. Built in the 1931, the mansion is structured somewhat like a traditional Taiwanese 3-sided courtyard home with some Western influences and building materials. Banyan trees with extensive networks of aerial roots can be found all over most of the remaining walls. No furniture or personal items remain, only rubble and bare stone flooring can be found. It was declared a historic building in 2016. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2022 30 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Temple from 1920s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted temple. The temple was built in 1925, dedicated to Amitabh, the Buddha of Infinite Light and Compassion. In 1952, the property rights were transferred and Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, was instated as the primary deity. The large, 4-tiered temple has been deserted for many years. Many beams and columns on the roof have corroded, the stairs and walls are cracked in many places, and the wall tiles have fallen off. Statutes of the deities are missing or broken. In the main hall, the 2 once illuminated towers of Peace Lanterns, lit to bring good fortune to temple patrons who light one in their names, have collapsed. Fire broke out in 2017 and 2019, with no injuries luckily. The temple is in a sad state of disrepair. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2022 29 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Shipyard An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted shipyard. The shipyard was built in 1966 specializing in the construction of luxury yachts for the US market with Taiwan’s cheap and skilled labour and made a fortune. It specialized in the construction of smaller pleasure-craft, and was able to quickly adapt to ships with fiberglass in the 1970s and 1980s. When economic recession hit the US in the late 1970s and global sales declined, the company was forced to restructure and eventually cease operations in 1987. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2022 28 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Theatre from 1930s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted theatre. This theater was built in the 1930s during the Japanese Colonial Era with seats on 2 floors to hold up to 500 audiences. It was able to screen movies and stage dramas. Nevertheless, due to a decline in population, it was eventually closed in the 1980s. Though the place was officially listed as a historic heritage in 2001, projects of restoration and reuse could not go smoothly because of its divided ownership. The theater is built in Baroque design. The front gable with symmetric arcs is decorated with stucco molding and added with embellishment patterns and tile mosaic. The interior is mostly of Chinese cypress structure. While wooden folding chairs are dilapidated on the first floor, they have been cleared on the ground floor. There is a big hole is on the movie screen. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2022 27 Jan 2023  Deserted Century-old Cement Factory An avid urban explorer ventures into an deserted cement factory. The factory first started production in 1917. It was taken over by the current company in 1946. In 1992, its supplier of limestone stopped production due to the expiration of the mining rights. In 1994, the kiln was shut down and cement production was stopped. Most of the plant area has ceased operation since then. The deserted plant is guarded by 3 barking dogs. Be careful. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2022 26 Jan 2023  Deserted Super Luxury Waterfront Club An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted waterfront club. It was the most luxury club in Taiwan at that time, located at the waterfront with splendid views. There were indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spa, refreshment bars and banquet halls. Hundreds of people can enjoy at the same time without being crowded. Famous Taiwanese singers and movie stars were frequent visitors at that time. In its heyday, the number of members exceeded 1,500. The monthly income of the club was as high as millions of NT$. But it was closed in 2002 without warning and became deserted since. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2022 25 Jan 2023  Stunning Mural at Mostly-Deserted City-Centre Building An avid urban explorer ventures into a mostly-deserted building right in a busy city centre. Completed in 1979, the 12-storey building with 1 basement level, once the tallest in the city, is located in its busiest part. 3 of the largest department stores, a movie theatre, a KTV on the 12th floor, offices... were all there. But with the decline of the the business district, the department stores and commercial firms have also come to an end. A stunningly gorgeous mural is found in one of the rooms at the top floors. Apparently, most of the building has been deserted since 2002. Furnitute and personal items are scattered throught. Currently, shops are operating in the basement, first floor and fourth floor only. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2022 24 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Mansion from 1940s An avid urban explorer ventures into an deserted mansion. Built in the 1940s, the 2-storey mansion is built with wood in Japanese style. It was first used as an office but it later became a doctor's residence. The architecture is special with an asymmetrical structure. The changes in the shape of the facades are very interesting. The fenestration and the design of oriel windows at the corners, the roof and the eaves are quite distinctive. The gate pillars, trench bricks, and stone palace lanterns are all well preserved. Apparently, it was deserted since 2016 and was declared a historic building in the same year. Be careful of surveillance cameras. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2022 23 Jan 2023  Chinese New Year Market in Kaohsiung Chinese New Year market in Kaohsiung, Taiwan rings in the Year of Rabbit. Kaohsiung . Taiwan | 2022 22 Jan 2023  Abandoned Grand Restaurant from 1930s An avid urban explorer ventures into an abandoned restaurant in an alley inside a busy area. Built in 1931, it was the most famous restaurant in the area, hosting many businessmen and elites. In the early 1940s, the restaurant was taken over by the Japanese military and became a club for Japanese officers. It was also used by many kamikaze pilots to have a night out Ans served by comfort women before flying out on what could be their last mission. After the war, it was made into a restaurant again and was successful for a time before it was closed for good. The building was forgotten and left to ruin. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2022 21 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Luxury Seaview Houses An avid urban explorer ventures into a block of deserted luxury houses. The block has 13 units of 3-storey houses with gorgeous view of the waterfront. The nett area is from 2,469 to 3,148 sq ft. It received its occupation permit in 2013, yet it appears to be unfinished. The walls, floors and stairs are still in raw concrete. A fully-furnished model house and a clubhouse are included. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 20 Jan 2023  Deserted Luxury Mansion in Upscale District An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted luxury mansion in an upscale district in Hong Kong. The 3-storey mansion of 6,470 sq ft was completed in 1955. Access to the first floor is via a gorgeous and ornate staircase. There are many exquisitely designed mirrors throughout the building. An indoor swimming pool, a spa and a bar are located on the ground floor. Furniture and personal items has been mostly cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 19 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Tong Lau from the 1970's An avid urban explorer ventures into a block of deserted Tong Lau (Chinese Tenement). The building was completed in 1971. It has 6 storeys with 22 units of saleable area of 306 sq ft. Apparently, it has been deserted since 2015 and is being demolished. Furniture and personal items have been cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 18 Jan 2023  Bats Occupy Abandoned WWII Bunker An avid urban explorer ventures into an abandoned underground bunker from WWII. The underground bunker consists of several rooms and is located near a battery. It has been long abandoned and many bats have taken residence on the ceiling. There are unusual patterns painted on the ceiling. Furniture and fixtures have been mostly removed. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 17 Jan 2023  Deserted Century-old Study Hall An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted study hall. The 2-storey building was established in 1900s by the Cheung clan as a study hall for the education of the village children. It has become dilapidated and the stairs to the first floor has collapsed. A wooden couplet is found on the ground floor. Vines grow wildly on the exterior walls. It is rated a Grade III historic building. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 16 Jan 2023  Abandoned WWII Underground Bunker An avid urban explorer ventures into an abandoned underground bunker from WWII. The underground bunker consists of several rooms and is located near a battery. There is A mural and other graffiti painted on the walls. Furniture and fixtures have been mostly removed. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 15 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Village Mansion An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village mansion. The mansion is located on the ground floor of a 3-storey building. It has many exquisite items, including large vases, cloisonneware, camphor wood chests, porcelain figures, carpet, etc. Apparently, it has been deserted since 2018. Furniture and personal items are scattered throughout the house. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 14 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Buddha's Villa An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted "Buddha's Villa". Built in the 1985 in the hills probably by an artist, it is a collection of sculptures of temples, monasteries, gates, pagodas and statues of Lord Kwan, etc, named "Buddha's Villa". It now lies derelict, though in reasonably good shape. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 13 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Tong Lau from the 1950's An avid urban explorer ventures into a block of deserted Tong Lau (Chinese Tenement). The block was completed in 1956. It has 6 buildings of 5 storeys with 1 unit on each floor. Most of the units are sub-divided. It has nice floor tiles. Apparently, it has been deserted since 2015. 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. Hong Kong | 2022 12 Jan 2023  Exploring Abandoned Century-old Kiln An avid urban explorer ventures into an abandoned kiln. The porcelain kiln is believed to be built over 100 years ago, reflecting that the nearby century-old village has once a thriving porcelain industry. The kiln is still intact, but some bricks have fallen. There are a few dilapidated abandoned houses nearby, including a 19th Study Hall. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2021 11 Jan 2023  Deserted Bunkers for Telecomm An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted bunkers in the woods. There are 6-8 bunkers, some used for storage of telecommunications equipment, instruments, manuals, documents and category 4 dangerous goods. Others appear to be dormitories. It has been long abandoned. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 10 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Village Mansion An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village mansion. The mansion has 2 storeys with a photo of Dr Sun Yatsen in one of the rooms on the first floor. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items, including an old vinyl record player, personal photos, books and magazines, are scattered throughout the house. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 9 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Seaview Luxury Houses An avid urban explorer ventures into a block of deserted luxury mansions. The block has 13 units of 3-storey houses with gorgeous view of the waterfront. The nett area is from 2,469 to 3,148 sq ft. It received its occupation permit in 2013, yet it appears to be unfinished. The walls, floors and stairs are still in raw concrete. A fully-furnished model show house is included. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 8 Jan 2023  Elain Muses at Sharp Island Elain, a future educator, muses at the tombolo, as waves crashing on Sharp Island in Sai Kung, sending water droplets splashing. Sharp Island . Hong Kong | 2022 7 Jan 2023  Exploring Underground Portal An avid urban explorer ventures into an underground portal. Hong Kong | 2022 6 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Village House An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The house has 2 storeys with stairs leading to the first floor both inside and outside. A rooftop space with good view of the neighbourhood allow chilling. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items, including stuffed toys, clothings, boots, etc, are scattered throughout. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 5 Jan 2023  Abandoned WWII Underground Bunker An avid urban explorer ventures into an abandoned underground bunker from WWII. The underground bunker consists of several rooms and is located near a battery. There are unusual patterns painted on the ceiling. Furniture and fixtures have been mostly removed. It has been long abandoned and many bats have taken residence on the ceiling. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 4 Jan 2023  Deserted Primary School from 1950s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted primary school. The school was founded in 1949, renamed and moved to this location in 1956. The 6-storey building is painted in rainbow colour, overlooking an outdoor basketball court. It has an assembly hall, a library, a dance room, a computer room, a English language room and a music room. It has been deserted since 2001 after moving to a new campus. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 3 Jan 2023  Exploring Deserted Apartments in Upscale District An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted apartments in an upscale district in Hong Kong. The 3-storey apartments was completed in 1990. There are a total of 3 blocks of 6 apartments each, providing 18 residential units. The saleable area ranges from 944 - 1,661 sq ft. The lobby is lavishly decorated with marble. Apparently, it has been deserted since 2017. All furniture, fixtures and personal items have been cleared. An outdoor swimming pool is located adjacent to the apartments. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 2 Jan 2023  First Sunrise of 2023 First Sunrise of 2023 at Causeway Bay in Hong Kong. Causeway Bay . 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