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 Abandoned Dilapidated Village House A 2-storey village house, heavily dilapidated and reclaimed by nature, walls covered in vines and ferns, roofs completely collapsed, interiors filled with debris and fallen branches, is found near a century-old monastery, which is still in operation. Hong Kong | 2026 7 Jul 2026  Abandoned Village House with Guardian Statues A dilapidated low-rise brick village house, overgrown with dense vegetation is found abandoned with furniture, fixture and personal items, including some warrior guardian statues and ceramic elephants, scattered throughout. The house is recently abandoned upon government land resumption for development in the area. It will be demolished in the near future. Hong Kong | 2026 6 Jul 2026  Mural by TAXA A large mural of a lady wearing a Bauhinia flower headdress by Hong Kong-based Japanese artist Takamitsu Takagaito (TAXA) at 40 year-old Hung Tak Building in Central. It incorporates traditional Hong Kong symbols such as red plastic lamps and metal gates, while blending them with modern skyscrapers to showcase Hong Kong as a cultural metropolis. Central . Hong Kong | 2026 5 Jul 2026  Deserted Century-old Hospital Built in 1925, the 2-storey building is part of a hospital complex constructed in gorgeous Classical Revival style blended with Chinese influences. It served as a nurse quarters featuring open verandahs on the ground and first floors. It has a Chinese-style tiled and pitched roof, rendered/painted walls, grey gauged brickwork details, circular porthole windows and chimney stacks. In 2009, it was rated a Grade II historic building. In recent years, it is used mainly for storage while some rooms have leftover hospital furniture like beds and crosses on the wall. Hong Kong | 2026 4 Jul 2026  General's Villa from 1930s Built in 1936, the 2-storey villa was constructed by General Choi Tingkai (1892–1968), a prominent military leader of the 19th Route Army who fought against the Japanese. The design blends Chinese and Western styles, constructed with reinforced concrete. The exterior walls feature a rough Shanghai-style plaster finish, with horizontal ribbed granite accents, while vertical lines showcase a strong Art Deco influence. The central roof is covered with Chinese glazed tiles. In 1952, the London Missionary Society acquired the site and in 1961 transferred ownership to a local Christian group. Amidst redevelopment plans, the government stepped in to declare it a protected monument in 2004, saving it from demolition. Hong Kong | 2026 3 Jul 2026  Deserted Luxury Villa with Pool Built in 1951, the villa is a standalone house of 6,793 sq ft with a large landscaped garden, located in an upscale district. It has large, open balconies offering expansive panoramic views of the surrounding lush green hills. There is a kidney-shaped outdoor swimming pool. The Garden features an ornate metal gate with decorative ironwork and a stylish stone bridge with black railings over a pond with rocks and a ceramic carp. Hong Kong | 2026 2 Jul 2026  Massive Police Deployment in Hong Kong for July 1 5 police vans and 6 plain-clothes police vehicles are parked near SOGO Department Store at the heart of Causeway Bay on July 1, marking the change of sovereignty of Hong Kong from UK to China. At least 10 police vehicle and numerous policemen are also deployed in the area. It attracted many people, including curious tourists, to take pictures. This is not the first time. Similar arrangement were made on Chinese New Year; October 1 - China's national day; and June 4, anniversary of the Beijing Tiananmen Massacre in 1989. Is there an elevated threat of terrorist attack or an imminent riot? As the government claims repeatedly that Hong Kong has already moved 'from chaos to rule', is it necessary to have such disproportionate show of force? Will it scare off tourists who might think that Hong Kong is a very dangerous place? Is it spreading a 'Good Hong Kong story'? Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2026 1 Jul 2026 Archive: Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2026 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul Jun May Apr Mar Feb Jan 2025 Dec Nov Oct Sep Aug Jul 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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