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 Deserted Wine Factory from 1960s Cleared An urban explorer ventures into an deserted wine factory. The factory is a 2-storey building, and is the oldest rice winery in Hong Kong. The factory’s cluttered workshop filled with dilapidated brewery pottery radiates a dark and terrifying atmosphere, which was used as a shooting location for disaster and thriller movies. As of November 2023, everything inside, including furniture and wine jars, has been cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 30 Nov 2023  Deserted Monastery from 1960s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted monastery. Built in 1960s, the monastery is located in a village but has been illegally converted into a columbarium for pets and used for profit-making activities. The owner sued and there is a court injunction to restore the building to its former monastery state and bar the people responsible for the illegal acts from the premise. It has been deserted since 2021. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2023 29 Nov 2023  Deserted Mansion from 1930s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted mansion. Built around the 1920s-1930s, the 3-storey building complex is a mix of western-style, street houses and courtyard buildings. The name of the original owner is on the eaves of the main entrance. A series of external stone stairs provide access to the upper floors. Part of the building is in a sad state of disrepair. Furniture and personal items are scattered in some parts. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2023 28 Nov 2023  Deserted Unfinished Onsen Resort An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted resort. The resort includes 3 blocks of 3-storey Chinese-style buildings with a central courtyard. It was planned for being an onsen resort. Apparently, they could not find hot spring in that location and the project was unfinished. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2022 27 Nov 2023  Deserted Railway Granary An avid urban explorer ventures into a semi-deserted railway granary. The 7-storey reinforced concrete grain silo was completed in 1976. It was capable of storing 10,500 metric tons of grain, and inventory was managed by computer control. It has been deserted for decades. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2022 26 Nov 2023  Evening Dress in Semi-Deserted Building An avid urban explorer ventures into a semi-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 fancy dress is found in one of the apartments. Apparently, most of the building has been deserted since 2002. Currently, only one shop is Still operating in the basement. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Taiwan | 2023 25 Nov 2023  Deserted City-centre Tong Lau An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted Tong Lau. The 4-storey building is located in the city centre, just a few minutes from the main subway station. There was a pharmacy on the ground floor and sub-divided units on the other floors. Some interesting graffiti is found on the walls. Taiwan | 2023 24 Nov 2023  Exhibition at Grey Wall Gallery Amid tall grasses and under the sheltering branches of large trees sprawls a building, once alive and vibrant but now empty and silent. Then on one day the space once again bursts forth with art and colours, transformed into an active hub by a group of select artists who brave the forgotten paths. A coach pulls up outside and from it stumbles a group of curious art lovers, poised to delve into the forbidden space in pursuit of the unique. Paintings, photographs and sculptures inside the devastation shock and delight, as footsteps once again echo in the broken walls. Long forgotten and neglected, the space comes alive for a brief moment, one short afternoon, to ignite a sense of wonder and history to the visitors of the past. It entice you to peek behind the veil, to realise that there is more behind the facade. Hong Kong | 2023 23 Nov 2023  Deserted Chinese Restaurant An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted Chinese restaurant. The 2-storey restaurant is located in the city centre. It is famous for its Chinese, Japanese and Asian cuisine. It had elegant decoration, bright red colors and the air of Chinese culture. There are dragon, Buddha and ancient Chinese ladies motif on the door and windows. It is now permanently closed and deserted. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Greece | 2023 22 Nov 2023  Deserted International Airport An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted airport. Built in the late 1930s on a 1,530-acre site, the International airport served as the gateway for millions of people arriving from all around the globe to explore Greece’s archaeological marvels and sun-baked beaches. During the World War II occupation of Greece by Axis powers, the site was used by Nazi Germany’s Luftwaffe and became a target of Allied air raids. With Greece’s tourism industry rapidly expanding, it was shut in 2001 to make way for a larger, more modern facility. Outside the crumbling structures, a small fleet of decommissioned aircraft, including a rusting Olympic Airways jet, sit idle on the edge of the complex. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Greece | 2023 21 Nov 2023  Deserted Beach-front Motel An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted motel. The is a complex of seven buildings dating back from 1961. It is located next to a beach on a plot size of 2,570 sq m and once hosted 42 double rooms (84 beds) with large windows and balconies that offered good views. Today, it lies deserted and in a state of disrepair. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Greece | 2023 20 Nov 2023  Deserted Century-old Mansion An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted mansion. The 2-storey neoclassical mansion was built in the 1900s on the waterfront. It is impressive for its architectural elegance with Doric and Ionic columns, marble exterior and the Byzantine tiles. The carpeted spiral staircase leading to the first floor is magnificent. In the 80's and 90's it was renovated and operated as a bar/restaurant. Since then it has remained deserted due to the high cost of restoration. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Greece | 2023 19 Nov 2023  Deserted Villa with 70 Rooms An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted massive villa. The villa was built in 1935 on a hill with an existing circular tower, which was probably Ottoman and built around the 17th-18th century as a lookout. It has 70 rooms or all sizes, wooden stairs, luxurious furniture, Penteli marble and an external swimming pool. In 1991, it was sold to a group of Greek businessmen and was totally deserted. The central roof of the building fell due to a fire and all the area was plundered. Walls and even electric cables were ripped off to be sold as scrap. Everything was broken and the remains of the wall were covered in graffiti. People made holes in the walls hoping to find secret hidden treasures. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Greece | 2023 18 Nov 2023  Deserted Athens Olympic Sports Complex Originally built in the early 1980s, the Olympic Athletic Center of Athens "Spiros Louis" was renamed Athens Olympic Sports Complex (OAKA) and received it's biggest renovation for the 2004 summer Olympics by famed architect Santiago Calatrava. Like most of Calatrava’s work, the OAKA is stunning and graceful — but today is in a state of dereliction and disrepair. It hosted the Mediterranean Games in 1991, the World Championship in Athletics in 1997 as well as other important athletic and cultural events. The most significant event it has hosted, was the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. Today, the complex as a whole is empty and unkempt. The velodrome's soaring arches contrasted against rusting pools, broken fountains, and weed-filled stadiums all sprawling out over 96 hectares. Athens . Greece | 2023 17 Nov 2023  Athens' Cool Neighborhood Exarchia Renowned for its revolutionary spirit, Exarchia in Athens is ranked among this year's Time Out list of the world's coolest neighborhoods for fun, food, and culture. The view from the top of Strefi Hill is breathtaking. Graffiti is everywhere on the walls, many of them make a political statement. Athens . Greece | 2023 16 Nov 2023  Deserted Spinalonga Island - Former Leper Colony The tiny, teardrop-shaped Spinalonga Island is just off the southern coast of Crete's Lassithi region, a short boat trip from Elounda. The 16th-century Venetian fortress, a medieval fortification greets you on landing but what makes Spinalonga unique are the deserted houses and buildings of the settlement that was from 1903-1957 a leper colony. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Spinalonga Island . Crete . Greece | 2023 15 Nov 2023  Elounda Villages Elounda villages perch on the hillside with expansive seaview and a commanding vista of Spinalonga Island. Elounda . Crete . Greece | 2023 14 Nov 2023  Dimitris Drives Horse Carriage at Chania Dimitri Kalliontzis drives a horse Carriage, offering city tours at Chania. One can enjoy the mix of Cretan, Venetian and Ottoman elements, beautiful narrow streets in the old town with its wonderful architecture. Chania . Crete . Greece | 2023 13 Nov 2023  Sunset over Venetian Harbour of Chania Sunset over the Venetian Harbour with its lighthouse, the icon of the city of Chania. The harbour was built by the Venetians between 1320 and 1356. It was used for commerce and also to control the Sea of Crete against pirates. One can stroll leisurely back in time and enjoy the mix of Cretan, Venetian and Ottoman elements, beautiful narrow streets leading to the old town with its wonderful architecture. Chania . Crete . Greece | 2023 12 Nov 2023  Venetian Harbour of Rethymno The prominent lighthouse, built in the 19th century by the Egyptians, and the harbour wall at the Venetian Harbour of Rethymno, provides a tranquil setting for the fishing boats and dinghies. Rethymno . Crete . Greece | 2023 11 Nov 2023  Knossos Palace from 1900 BC The Northern entrance of Minoan Palace of Knossos, 5 km (3.1 mi) southeast of Heraklion. The setting is evocative and the ruins and recreations impressive, incorporating an immense palace, courtyards, private apartments, baths, lively frescoes and more. The Palace Was abandoned in late Minoan IIIC, 1380–1100 BC. Knossos . Crete . Greece | 2023 10 Nov 2023  Venetian Loggia from 1620 Built in 1620, the Venetian Loggia (from the Italian word for “lodge“) is one of the most important buildings of the Venetian period in Crete. It was a kind of gentleman’s club, where the rich nobles and lords gathered. It is located on the square of Saint Titus and along 25th August Street. It has been renovated an hosts today the Town Hall of Heraklion. Heraklion . Crete . Greece | 2023 9 Nov 2023  Yarn Bombing at Tsuen Wan Waterfront A set of knitted art installations featuring family dolls young and old, rabbits, bears, etc, can be seen at a section of railings on Tsuen Wan waterfront near the pier. Yarn bombing by the artists of La Belle Epoque, a local knitting art studio, to brighten up your day. Tsuen Wan . Hong Kong | 2023 8 Nov 2023  Pseudo Senbon Torii A sound-proof tunnel in Tsuen Wan West that has some resemblance to Senbon Torii, the 1,000 Torii gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto. Tsuen Wan . Hong Kong | 2023 7 Nov 2023  Deserted Village Mansion An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The house has 2 storeys and was likely an ancestral hall or mansion. The most distinctive elements are several traditional Chinese green grille panels, some with couplets on each side and large colourful panels on canvas. It has been deserted for a while. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2022 6 Nov 2023  Sunset over Ting Kau Bridge The sun setting over Ting Kau Bridge, a 1,177-metre (3,862 ft) long cable-stayed bridge in Hong Kong that spans from the northwest of Tsing Yi Island and Tuen Mun Road. It was completed on 5 May 1998. The bridge is toll-free. Tsuen Wan . Hong Kong | 2023 5 Nov 2023  The Majestic Big Buddha The Big Buddha, aka Tian Tan Buddha, in Ngong Ping, Lantau Island is one of the largest seated Buddha statues in the world. Unveiled in 1993, the bronze statue stands at 34 metres high (112 feet) and is one of Hong Kong's most popular sights. The path to the Big Buddha is flanked on both sides by the Twelve Divine Generals, each symbolises a different animal from the Chinese Zodiac. 260 steps lead to the Buddha which rests on a 3-tier podium at the top. The first level contains 6 Statues of Bodhisattvas. The second level houses a small museum with paintings and various articles depicting Buddha's life and teachings. Lantau Island . Hong Kong | 2023 4 Nov 2023  Deserted Village House An avid urban explorer ventures into an deserted village house. The compound has two 2-storey houses and 2 out houses. Both first floors are accessed via wooden stairs. Apparently, it has been deserted since 2010. Furniture and personal items, including passports, clothings, photos and many DVDs and CDs 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 | 2023 3 Nov 2023  Deserted House in the Hills An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted house. The house is located in a village in the hills. It becomes entwined with tree roots. Many windows have been broken. Furniture and personal items 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 | 2023 2 Nov 2023  Light and Shadow The setting sun casts light and shadow at the Pavilion, the winning design of the Hong Kong Architects & Designers Competition 2017 at West Kowloon Art District. Titled “Growing Up”, the Competition Pavilion was designed by Paul Tse and Evelyn Ting of New Office Works. Located on the waterfront promenade, the timber pavilion offers sweeping views of the sunset over Victoria Harbour. Open to the public 6:00am-11:00pm daily. West Kowloon . 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