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 Deserted Luxury Hotel from 1950s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Easy Status: Stripped An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted luxury hotel. Built in the 1956, the luxury complex consisted of a hotel, motel, thirteen villas, restaurant, nightclub, tennis courts and artificial lakes on a site of 100 hectares. It has the first Portuguese Olympic swimming pool. After the Carnation Revolution, a military coup that overthrew the authoritarian government on 25 April 1974, it was occupied by the revolutionary groups and its content looted. In 1999, the owner died and it became deserted. It became a popular site for wargamers and street artists who painted graffiti on most of the walls. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Portugal | 2024 31 Jul 2024  Deserted Panoramic Restaurant Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Locked - Medium Status: Still Standing An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted restaurant in the hills. Built in 1968 in the hills, the once exclusive high-society restaurant has 5 storeys, complete with a 360-degree astonishing panoramic view of the city. A series of bad investment decisions led to its abandonment from 2001. It is now an amazing graffiti- and art-plastered building. The surviving tile panels by Manuela Madureira on the ground floor are worth the visit. Portugal | 2024 30 Jul 2024  Deserted Theatre from 1950s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Access: Easy Status: Uncertain - Site to be sold The theatre was built by the British Armed Forces SSVC in 1956, and served the Gurkha as a venue for showing films and stage performances. It is the oldest building in the barracks. The west section has a projection room at the upper floor. It had been fallen into disrepair since its closure in 1994. It was listed as a Grade III historic building in 2014. Hong Kong | 2024 29 Jul 2024  Deserted Hindu Temple from 1960s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Access: Easy Status: Uncertain - Site to be sold Built in 1961 to 1963, the Hindu Temple was used by Gurkha soldiers stationed in an army barracks. With a mushroom-shaped footprint, the building is a concrete structure with Post-Modernist influence. It became deserted after the barracks was closed in 1994. It is rated a Grade III historic building. Hong Kong | 2024 28 Jul 2024  Deserted House with Rocking Horse Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Access: Locked - Medium Status: Dilapidated An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted house. The house has 2 storeys with many rooms. A flight of wooden stairs provides access to the first floor which has a balcony. A wooden rocking house, a toy piano and 4 televisions are found. Apparently, it has been deserted since 2012. Hong Kong | 2024 27 Jul 2024  Deserted Most Haunted School Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Easy Status: Dilapidated An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted school known to be most haunted. The 2-storey building is designed in a 'U' shape with the hall in the centre. The 2 wings are classrooms and the open space in the middle is a basketball court. The primary school was founded in 1931 and moved to the current site in 1974. It was then closed in 1998 due to insufficient enrollment and has been left deserted. There are lots of graffiti. Part of the building has been entangled by tree roots. Surrounded by many graves, the school has been selected by the National Geographic Channel as one of Asia's 10 scariest places. There have been spooky rumours over the years - that the headmistress, dressed in red, hung herself in the boys' toilet. It was also said that during the Japanese occupation, massacres were carried out in the area, the bodies were buried in the hillside and turned into a mass grave. It has been rented out for a movie set with Some markings on the wall in 1950s style remain. Hong Kong | 2024 26 Jul 2024  Deserted Elegant Hakka Mansion from 1930s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Access: Easy Status: Still Standing An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted Hakka mansion. Built in 1934, the elegant traditional Hakka mansion, has been long deserted, hidden behind bushes. It is typical of the Hakka 'two-halls two-horizontal' residence. It is the only single residential building in Hong Kong listed as a Grade I historical building. It has been deserted for decades. Most of the furnitures are gone. Hong Kong | 2024 25 Jul 2024  Deserted Century-old Study Hall The study hall was built before 1907 to provide education for children in the Hakka village with multiple surnames. The one-storey building was constructed with blue bricks. There is a main entrance and a side door. Chinese-style paintings are on both sides of the main entrance with carvings in front of the eaves. It was listed as a Grade III historic building in 2010. It has been deserted for a while and is currently used for storage mainly. Hong Kong | 2024 24 Jul 2024  The Pink Encounter 3:54pm #HongKong #China “The Pink Encounter” by @phyang81 as part of the #24hourproject to support The Work She Does and raise funds for @ResponsibleCharity For more information visit @24HourProject #24hr24 #24hr24_HK #24hr24_HongKong #Wanchai Part of 24 Hour Project, 20 July 2024, which connects emerging photographers, aspiring photojournalists and visual storytellers from cities of the world to document humanity and make a difference by raising awareness about global issues and empowering NGOs. Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2024 23 Jul 2024  Passage 6:35pm #HongKong #China “Passage” by @phyang81 as part of the #24hourproject to support The Work She Does and raise funds for @ResponsibleCharity For more information visit @24HourProject #24hr24 #24hr24_HK #24hr24_HongKong #KennedyTown #BanyanTreeRoots Part of 24 Hour Project, 20 July 2024, which connects emerging photographers, aspiring photojournalists and visual storytellers from cities of the world to document humanity and make a difference by raising awareness about global issues and empowering NGOs. Kennedy Town . Hong Kong | 2024 22 Jul 2024  Let's Party! 1:28am #HongKong #China “Let's Party” by @phyang81 as part of the #24hourproject to support The Work She Does and raise funds for @ResponsibleCharity For more information visit @24HourProject #24hr24 #24hr24_HK #24hr24_HongKong #24hr24_China #BarArea #Wanchai #TheWanch Part of 24 Hour Project, 20 July 2024, which connects emerging photographers, aspiring photojournalists and visual storytellers from cities of the world to document humanity and make a difference by raising awareness about global issues and empowering NGOs. Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2024 21 Jul 2024  Hong Kong Joins '24 Hour Project' Global Street Photography Hong Kong will be part of thousands of photographers from 672 cities in 74 countries who join "24 Hour Project" - the largest street photography event worldwide on 20 Jul 2024. 24 Hour Project connects emerging photographers, aspiring photojournalists and visual storytellers from every city of the world to document humanity and make a difference by raising awareness about global issues and empowering NGOs. This year, it supports Responsible Charity, a NGO in Kolkata, India. All funds raised via a global crowdfunding campaign will be allocated towards their progressive actions. Each participant shares to social media one photo every hour for the 24 hours following 24HourProject guidelines. The images, theme and content become a viral live view to the world hour by hour. All photos are seen live through social media channels and later become part of travel exhibitions. Hong Kong | 2024 20 Jul 2024  Deserted School from 1950s The school was built in 1959 on a site of 6,297 sq m. There are 9 classrooms, a library, a school office, a principal's office, a laboratory and a recreation room. It was closed in 2007 for insufficient enrollment and became deserted since. Tree roots have entwined with the buildings. Hong Kong | 2024 19 Jul 2024  Deserted Mansion from 1930s The 2-storey mansion was built in the1930s. It was used as a clinic in 1941-45 and also as a study hall for children from the village from 1942 until a public school was opened in 1952. The ground floor is used as an ancestral hall. It has been deserted for a while. Hong Kong | 2024 18 Jul 2024  Deserted Walled Village House The house is located in an old walled village with over 300 years in history. It has been deserted for a while and most furniture and personal items have been cleared, except for an altar and 2 photos of the ancestors. Hong Kong | 2024 17 Jul 2024  Deserted Study Hall The study hall is said to have been built in the mid-18th century to provide education for children in the Hakka village with multiple surname. It has been restored in 1961. Owing to its limited space and with the increasing number of students at the beginning of the 20th century, students moved to a larger study hall in the same village. It has since become a place where kung fu is taught. It is currently deserted, and graffiti can be found on the walls inside. Hong Kong | 2024 16 Jul 2024  Deserted Climbing Federation The mountain climbing federation was founded in 1985. This was the old premise before it was moved to the city centre. It became deserted and only used for storage. Furniture and fixture were mostly cleared. Hong Kong | 2024 15 Jul 2024  Doraemon Anywhere Door at Museum of Art AllRightsReserved joins hands with Hong Kong Tourism Board, to present 10 life-sized Doraemon Anywhere Door in Hong Kong activation across the city from 9 July to 8 August. Each Anywhere Door will feature iconic Hong Kong landmarks, inviting visitors to embark on a whimsical journey across the city. The landmarks include the Hong Kong Museum of Art (pictured), The Peak Tower, Kwun Tong Promenade, Cochrane Street, Central Pier, Chater Garden, West Kowloon Cultural District (Secret Garden, Art Park), Temple Street (Yung Shu Tau), Wan Chai Water Sports and Recreation Precinct, and PMQ (from July 12 onwards). Tsimshatsui . Hong Kong | 2024 14 Jul 2024  Giant Doraemon and Friends Grace Hong Kong The world's tallest 12-metre inflatable Doraemon sculpture lands in Hong Kong, surrounded by 34 life-sized Doraemon figures from various manga and animation series, Plus 10 characters from Doraemon's universe. 100% Doraemon & Friends Tour in Hong Kong is presented by AllRightsReserved (ARR) and Fujiko Pro. This is the brainchild of S K Lam, Creative Director of ARR, which brought us memorable exhibits like the 1600 Pandas and Yellow Duck, etc This large-scale event, which celebrates the 90th anniversary of Doraemon, the beloved character from Japan’s creator Fujiko F Fujio, runs from July 13 to August 18 with a free area at the Avenue of Stars at Tsimshatsui Harbourfront and a paid area at K11 Musea with with 36 never-before-seen sculptures. More details at Organiser Website Tsimshatsui . Hong Kong | 2024 13 Jul 2024  City-centre Market Derelict for 14 Years Built in 1963, Tang Lung Chau Market, 19 Jardine's Bazaar, Causeway Bay, is at the heart of the busiest shopping district in Hong Kong, 3 minutes walk from the nearest MTR (subway) station. The first floor of the market was closed in 2010, but it has remained derelict for over 14 years. Only a few stores are open on the ground floor with many used for storage only. A NGO group applied to hold a short-term market there in 2021, but the authorities refused saying it was closed. Wanchai District Councilor Peggy Lee Pik-yee asked at a council meeting, saying that vacant markets were a waste of public funds and hoped that the authorities would re-examine their use, to no avail. Hong Kong | 2024 11 Jul 2024  Deserted House from 1930s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted house. | The house was built in the 1930s. It was expanded from a small village after the construction of the Kowloon–Canton Railway in 1911, when city dwellers built holiday villas and summer retreat there. It has been listed as a Grade III historic building in 2011. Hong Kong | 2024 10 Jul 2024  Deserted Mansion from 1930s The mansion was built in the 1930s by a Chinese businessman from Mauritius. The exterior is designed in western style while the interior is a Hakka mansion. It is rated a Grade II historic building. Furniture and personal items have been cleared mostly. Hong Kong | 2024 9 Jul 2024  Deserted Peak Senior Homes Demolished The Peak Senior Homes at 20 Ping Shan Nam Pak Road have been demolished. It was still standing as of October 2023. There were multiple buildings and some of them have partitioned cubicles. This site has been deserted for a while, with graffiti on many walls including the rooftop. It was a favourite site for war games enthusiasts. Hong Kong | 2024 8 Jul 2024  Plymouth Prowler at Classic Car Show The Plymouth Prowler, later the Chrysler Prowler, is a retro-styled production sports car manufactured and marketed from 1997 to 2002 by Daimler-Chrysler, based on the 1993 concept car of the same name. A yellow Prowler easily stole the limelight at the Classic Car Show in Southern Playground, Wanchai, on Saturday afternoon. Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2024 7 Jul 2024  Doraemon at Tsimshatsui Station To promote the upcoming Doraemon exhibition, 14 Doraemon figures are on the glass curtain wall facing Haiphong Road at the A1 exit of Tsimshatsui Station. The most prominent one is Doraemon coming out of the magic weapon "Anywhere Door". The layout is located on the most lively and busy Nathan Road in Kowloon, attracting a large number of passers-by towatch and take photos. Tsimshatsui . Hong Kong | 2024 6 Jul 2024  Rosy Skimmer Dragonfly Rosy Skimmer (Orthetrum migratum) is a medium-sized dragonfly with a body that can be yellow-green or grey-brown to dark blue. The abdomen of a male is red and evenly tapered, while the abdomen of a female is coloured a yellow-green-brown. Spotted at Shing Mun Valley Park. Tsuen Wan . Hong Kong | 2024 5 Jul 2024  Deserted Villa from 1930s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted mansion. The villa was built in the 1930s. It was expanded from a small village after the construction of the Kowloon–Canton Railway in 1911, when city dwellers built holiday villas and summer retreat there. It has been listed as a Grade III historic building in 2011. Apparently, it was deserted since 2020. Hong Kong | 2024 4 Jul 2024  Deserted House Entwined by Roots An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted house. The house is located in a historical area. About half of the roof has collapsed. The whole building is entwined with thick tree roots. Most furniture, except a colourful cabinet, and personal items has been cleared. Hong Kong | 2024 3 Jul 2024  Sparse Participation at July 1 Victoria Park Celebration Event This is the fifth year where there is no more massive annual July 1st protest parade. Victoria Park, where the parade used to be the starting point, is now a venue for a celebration event for the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. When this reporter went to Victoria Park the afternoon of July 1, there were no queues of people entering or taking pictures. The Park looked almost deserted, except for the workers present. Where are all the patriots? Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024 2 Jul 2024  Deadpool Showcased for Hong Kong's Change of Sovereignty A giant 8-metre-long Deadpool figure lies casually on the rooftop of Ocean Terminal Deck against Hong Kong's iconic skyline, from now to August 31. Does it reflect the current state of the city? "Hong Kong is over," declared Stephen Roach, former Chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia and an economist who has taught at Yale since 2012, in a Financial Times article on 12 February 2024. It is ironic that the city chooses to showcase Deadpool during the 27th anniversary of the change of sovereignity from UK to China. Tsimshatsui . Hong Kong | 2024 1 Jul 2024 Archive: Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2024 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2023 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2022 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr 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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