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 Deserted Luxury Seaview Villa Built in the 2007, the luxury 2-storey villa commands expansive seaview. There is a swan-shaped chandelier in the living room. One can enjoy seaview while bathing in the bathtub of the master bedroom on the first floor. Bamboo scaffolding is being erected with workers on site. It is not clear if the building is being demolished or renovated after being deserted for a while. Hong Kong | 2024 31 May 2024  Ultraman Invades Hong Kong? Ultraman, a Japanese science fiction character - alien from the Land of Light in Nebula M78, is seen in Yuen Long. Is he invading Hong Kong or planning to rescue us from our dire straits? Yuen Long . Hong Kong | 2024 30 May 2024  Lady in Cheongsam A lady, dressed in cheongsam (a traditional Chinese one-piece close-fitting dress with a high neck and slit skirt) for a photoshoot in SOHO, a hip area above Central with historic and narrow streets peppered with upmarket bars and exotic restaurants. SOHO . Hong Kong | 2024 29 May 2024  Deserted Love Hotel The 2-storey hotel has 11 rooms, each with a large bed and ensuite bathroom including bath tub. Parking is available on site. The hotel has been deserted recently. All beds and fixtures still remain. Hong Kong | 2024 28 May 2024  Deserted Tong Lau from 1930s Built in the 1931, the 4-storey Tong Lau (Chinese tenement building) has 8 units of 566-857 sq ft each. The top floor is receded. The verandahs of the first floor is supported by 3 square columns. It has Art Deco and decorative elements on the facade. It is currently being considered as a historic building by the Antiquity Advisory Board. Hong Kong | 2024 27 May 2024  Deserted Village House A deserted 2-storey village house is located in a former fishing village. Access to the first floor, which has a balcony, is via flight of stairs. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items have been cleared. Hong Kong | 2024 26 May 2024  Deserted Village Mansion The deserted mansion is a 2-storey, 3-hall Chinese-style residence with a garden. The front facade has flower plaster moldings and ornate sculptures and murals. The side gables are decorated with ornate bat and money moldings, symbolising good luck. It was probably built not long before the war. The main entrance has been changed to a sliding metal gate. There is a main hall and a back room. A flight of wooden stairs leads to the first floor. The house is beautifully decorated. It has been deserted for a long time. Hong Kong | 2024 25 May 2023  Deserted Century-old Temple Built in 1924, the deserted temple has 3 halls which is relatively rare in Hong Kong. It is dedicated to the God of Literature and the God of War. The temple was constructed of blue bricks, with its pitched roof supported by timber rafter and covered in clay tiles. The name of the temple was carved onto a granite plate displayed over the door, now covered by vegetation. It was named a Grade III historic building in 2010. It it now dilapidated and entwined with a huge banyan tree. Hong Kong | 2024 24 May 2024  Deserted Village House A deserted 2-storey village house is located in a former fishing village. Access to the first floor, which has a balcony, is via a wooden flight of stairs. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items, are scattered throughout. Hong Kong | 2024 23 May 2024  Mysterious Deserted Hindu Temple The deserted Hindu Temple was completed in the 1960s and was built by Nepalese Gurkhas soldiers stationed at the camp to worship Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction. After 1996, the Gurkhas left, and the Hindu temple was deserted. In 2010, it was rated as a Grade III historical building. The temple is a gray-greenish hexagonal building with 6 spires on top, which is crown-shaped, symbolising a lotus flower that is regarded as a beautiful and sacred in Hinduism. It is the only lotus-shaped building in Hong Kong, rare and unique. The building is surrounded with bushes and no decoration is left in the temple. Each of the 6 sides has a portal, except the southeast side, with a small yellow window above the door. The interior of the building is painted red and green, with a mysterious atmosphere. Hong Kong | 2024 22 May 2024  Deserted Paint Factory The paint factory has 3 buildings, the highest with 5 storeys, and now left vacant. In 1990, it was the market leader in its industry sector. In 2008, the factory changed hands and changed its name. The site has been returned to the government. It has been deserted for many years with graffiti everywhere, and it is also a hot spot for war game enthusiasts. Hong Kong | 2024 21 May 2024  Deserted Tong Lau from 1960s Being Demolished Built in the 1960s, the 5-storey Tong Lau (Chinese tenement building) has 10 units of 471 sq ft each. Apparently, they have been deserted since 1987. Porn magazines and books can be found there. The whole block of buildings are being demolished. Workers are on site for the demolition. Hong Kong | 2024 20 May 2024  Deserted Village House A deserted 2-storey village house is located in a remote former fishing village. There is an electric sewing machine. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items, including a huge paper fan, are scattered throughout. Hong Kong | 2024 19 Apr 2024  Deserted Fire Station Built in the 1970s, the 2-storey fire station is a beam and column concrete structure with a vehicle maintenance bay in the ground floor garage. There is an adjacent pier. An external stairs lead to the roof. It was closed and deserted since 1998. Some dragon boat items are stored there. Hong Kong | 2024 18 May 2024  Deserted Pawn Shop Being Demolished Apparently, a 2-storey pawn shop has been closed in May 1987 and deserted since. It, plus the whole block of buildings are being demolished. A few safes and various office machines, including a copier and some TVs, are found. Workers are on site for the demolition. Hong Kong | 2024 17 May 2024  Sacha Yasumoto @ Affordable Art Fair Hong Kong Sacha Yasumoto, one of the artists of Grey Wall Gallery, showcases her photography on urban exploration (urbex) of abandoned sites in Hong Kong. The 11th anniversary edition of the Affordable Art Fair (AAF) returns to Hong Kong from 16 to 19 May 2024, making art accessible to a broader audience. The exhibited artworks range from $1,000 to $100,000, making it ideal for those on a budget or budding art collectors. 97 International galleries showcase works from local emerging artists. There are special projects that pay homage to Hong Kong's history, people, and culture, along with workshops and programmes, art education tours, and more. Venue: Hall 1D & E, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Wanchai Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2024 16 May 2024  President Theatre Being Demolished President Theatre in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong has shut down on 30 April, after operating in the city for more than half a century. The announcement came less than a week after GH Kai Tak under Golden Harvest went out of business. The Theatre opened in October 1966. It is being demolished quickly and the seats have been totally removed. Hong Kong’s cinema market 'remains stuck far below pre-pandemic levels,' the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) wrote in an industry report released in March. Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024 15 May 2024  Fleet Arcade Being Demolished Hong Kong's Fleet Arcade and Fenwick Pier is being demolished after serving foreign navy ships and sailors for decades. It was closed on 11 February 2022. Owned by the non-profit Servicemen's Guides Association (SGA), the city's only American navy pier was built in 1970 on what was once the harbourfront in the Wan Chai district. After 1 July 1997, the government asked the SGA to serve all foreign military ships. In 1994, Fleet Arcade, a shopping centre, was opened there, helping foreign sailors with hospitality bookings, questions about Hong Kong and other services. The building is now being demolished to make way for a fire station. Central . Hong Kong | 2024 14 May 2024  Deserted 19th Century Palace An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted palace. Built in 1810, the 3-storey pink palace commands impressive views of the area. It comprises a basement with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and pantry. The first floor consists of a hall, 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and 2 bathrooms. The second and third floor comprise 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and an office. This main building is connected to a secondary house. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Portugal | 2024 13 May 2024  Deserted 19th Century Manor An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted manor house. Built in 1870s, the manor is located in a huge farm owned by a Count. The 2-storey house has a fountain in front. It has ornate ceilings and beautiful Azulejos (Portuguese painted ceramic tiles) on the walls. It has been deserted since the 1980s. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Portugal | 2024 12 May 2024  Deserted Luxury Hotel from 1950s 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 practically all the walls. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Portugal | 2024 10 May 2024  Deserted Santorium from 1930s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted sanatorium. Built in the 1930s, the 2-storey sanatorium was for treatment of tuberculosis. It was located up in the hills with fresh air and splendid views. It has been deserted since 2000 and the building is dilapidated. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Portugal | 2024 10 May 2024  Deserted Kindergarten An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted kindergarten. The 3-storey kindergarten is a red brick building. The name of the school is next to the main entrance. It appears to have been converted from a mansion. There are beautiful wrought iron staircases that lead to the upper floors. One of the rooms is painted in green colour. There are cartoon characters on some walls. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Portugal | 2024 9 May 2024  Deserted Ceramics Factory from 19th Century An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted ceramics factory. Built around the end of the 19th Century, the ceramics factory is located next to a train station to facilitate transportation. It manufactured materials for civil construction. The factory closed permanently in the 1980s and is currently in a dilapidated condition. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Portugal | 2024 8 May 2024  Deserted Century-old Blue Chalet An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted chalet. Built around the turn of the 20th Century, the gorgeous chalet sits atop a small hill. The living room has beautiful frescoes and a large airy room on the upper floor has white vaulted ceilings. Its ornate ceilings are ornamented with zodiac symbols. It is a spectacular example of residential Gothic Revival architecture. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Portugal | 2024 7 May 2024  Deserted Chapel from 19th Century An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted chapel. The chapel is a mountain sanctuary, whose origins date back to prehistoric times. The current construction is from the 19th century. The roof has collapsed partially. A large amount of graffiti is on the walls. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Portugal | 2024 6 May 2024  Sajina Dances for One Billion Rising Sajina from Darjeeling, India joins hundreds on Chater Road in Central dancing on the 11th Anniversary of One Billion Rising, a global movement and the biggest mass action to end violence against women (cisgender, transgender, and those who hold fluid identities that are subject to gender- based violence) in human history. The campaign, which launched on Valentine’s Day 2012, began as a call to action based on the staggering statistics that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than 1 billion women. Central . Hong Kong | 2024 5 May 2024  Deserted Theatre from 1870s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted theatre. The 4-storey theatre was built between 1877-1884 on the site of a ruined church. In 1937, it was remodelled by the architect Amílcar da Silva Pinto in 'radical modernism' style, with the facade dominated by the dynamic curve of the central cylinder that imposed a new verticality to the space. Both outside and inside, there is a clear influence of art deco, especially in lighting and decoration. It was closed in 1999. On March 10, 2007 , the building was partially burned down, with the interior decoration being irreparably lost. However, the concrete structure and the facade remained. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Portugal | 2024 4 May 2024  Deserted Sanatorium from 1930s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted sanatorium. Built in the 1930s, the 3-storey sanatorium was for treatment of tuberculosis for children. It was located up in the hills with fresh air and splendid views. It has been deserted since 2000 and the building is a sad state of disrepair. Some of the wooden floors have collapsed. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Portugal | 2024 3 May 2024  Deserted Unfinished Water Park An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted water park. Construction of the water park started in 2008. Later, some financial irregularities were discovered causing construction to stop in 2014. Apparently 25 million Euro had already been spent. The owners still seem to think it's going to be finished one day, but it seems to be falling into disrepair. It's a massive project, but the problem could be its location, which is far away from anywhere that is popular for tourism. Who is going to visit this enormous water park in the middle of the countryside? Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Portugal | 2024 2 May 2024  Deserted Manor from 1870s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted manor house. Built in 1870s, the manor is located in a huge farm owned by a Count. The buildings are dilapidated but still have beautiful Azulejos (Portuguese painted ceramic tiles) on the walls. It has been deserted since the 1980s. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. 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