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 Deserted Seminary Library Founded in 1932 in Guangzhou, the seminary relocated to Hong Kong in 1937 and moved in the area in 1957. In 2009, it acquired this 2-storey building, mainly as a library. It is a 10,133 sq ft site with ~6,037 sq ft floor area, including offices, meeting rooms, staircases with ornate railings and a hall with chandelier. It was closed in 2019 and moved to a larger facility and became deserted. The exterior is weathered and overgrown with weeds and vegetation. Hong Kong | 2026 28 Jul 2026  Deserted Chemical Factory Founded in 1920, this chemical company moved into this factory complex in 1989, with multiple buildings, including large warehouse halls with steel truss roofs, overhead cranes/hoists, rooftop process equipment (cooling units and piping), and industrial fittings. It produced fine chemicals and photographic chemicals, and by the late 1990s it focused on custom pharmaceutical intermediates. Apparently, it was closed in May 2025 and became deserted since. Machineries, furniture and fixtures have been cleared. Only an empty shell remains with peeling paint, rust, water staining, broken windows, scattered debris, and unused equipment, including rusty chain hoist/crane, corroded rooftop process plant with pipes and fans, metal staircases. Hong Kong | 2026 27 Jul 2026  Deserted Love Hotel A 2-storey low-rise detached residential mansions, likely built in 1940s- 1950s and converted to a love (hourly) hotel in 1970s-1980s. It has dark grey stone-paneled cladding, glass block light walls and 21 rooms, some with round beds. It appears to be recently deserted. Hong Kong | 2026 26 Jul 2026  Deserted Qing Dynasty Village House A single-storey village house, likely built in Qing Dynasty, in Cantonese vernacular architecture using traditional blue bricks. The front doorway is framed by granite, crowned with decorative brick and plaster moldings, and flanked by red Chinese couplets. The interior retains traditional structural timber beams, a raised mezzanine floor, and patterned frosted- glass wooden partitions, with framed vintage black-and-white family portraits hanging. The house appears largely unoccupied as a primary living space. It is used for storage: furniture, appliances (such as a refrigerator), and household items remain stored under protective plastic covers. Hong Kong | 2026 25 Jul 2026  Hong Kong Hidden Gem An underground enclave suitable for meditation in the hills. Hong Kong | 2026 24 Jul 2026  Abandoned Village House with Ornate Mirror A single-storey village house, likely built between the 1960s and 1970s, is found abandoned. A mirror on the wall features a decorative, ornate vintage Rococo style. Furniture, including sofa, beds and colourful curtains; and personal items, including Christian cross, photo albums, skull ornament are scattered throughout. The house is recently abandoned upon government land resumption for development in the area. It will be demolished soon. Hong Kong | 2026 23 Jul 2026  Deserted Tong Lau from 1940s Completed in 1948, the Tong Lau (Chinese tenement building) has 4 storeys and 6 residential unit ranges from 481 to 578 sq ft. Despite the small size, some units are further subdivided by partitions. The interior shows severe disrepair — peeling walls/ceilings, exposed brick walls, debris, bunk beds, old fan, ceiling fan and an altar. It has been deserted for a long time. Hong Kong | 2026 22 Jul 2026  Deserted Luxury Villa Built around 2016, the 3-storey villa is designed as a grand, neoclassical "French court style" resort designed by French architect Dominique Hertenberger, decorated with chandeliers, wrought-iron staircases and red velvet curtains. It is located close to with easy access to the beach. Payments and contract issues between the developer and contractor stalled the project. It was rented put as tourist accommodation for a brief period. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items are scattered throughout. The site is trashed by vandals in recent years. Hong Kong | 2026 21 Jul 2026  Abandoned Village House A 3-storey village house, likely built in the 1960s–1970s, is found abandoned with furniture, fixture and personal items, including lots of Japanese anime figurines, plush toys and photo albums, scattered throughout. The upper floors have balconies. The house is recently abandoned upon government land resumption for development in the area. Hong Kong | 2026 20 Jul 2026  Abandoned Village Mansion A 2-storey village mansion, heavily dilapidated and reclaimed by nature, walls covered in vines and ferns, roofs partially collapsed, interiors filled with debris and fallen branches, is found near a century-old monastery, which is still in operation. Hong Kong | 2026 19 Jul 2026  Dusk at Kai Tak Stadium A dramatic fiery sky after sunset, over Kai Tak Stadium, Hong Kong’s premier world-class mega sports and entertainment venue, serving as the 50,000-seat centrepiece of the Kai Tak Sports Park. It formally opened on 1 March 2025 on the site of the former Kai Tak Airport in Kowloon. This is the view from Mega Sky, a 30,000-square-foot space featuring 270-degree floor-to-ceiling glass panels that offer unobstructed views of the Victoria Harbour and East Kowloon skyline. Kowloon Bay . Hong Kong | 2026 18 Jul 2026  Even Chaiman Mao Society Can not Escape Abandonment Completed in 1963, the 6-storey Tong Lau (Chinese tenement building) where the Chairman Mao Zedong Thought Study Society of Hong Kong is located, is being abandoned. The society was founded in 2013 and occupied one unit of 876 sq ft, with a large red banners and slogans on building exterior: "Long Live Mao Zedong Thought". The Society is a small, niche pro-Maoist organisation based in Hong Kong, known for its outspoken promotion of Mao Zedong Thought, defense of the Cultural Revolution, and criticism of "capitalist roaders" within the Chinese Communist Party. The unit became abandoned after the founder and president passed away in June 2025. The building will be demolished as part of a large-scale redevelopment and urban renewal to revitalize the area. Hong Kong | 2026 17 Jul 2026  Mega Sky Light Show The Mega Sky Light Show is a nightly multimedia event held at the new Mega Sky Rooftop Garden on the 18th floor of MegaBox at 38 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay. The immersive, free shows run nightly from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The Light-and-Shadow Aquarium projects moving marine life — including manta rays, whales, sea turtles, and jellyfish — onto the surroundings, accompanied by synchronized music. Mega Sky is a 30,000-square-foot space featuring 270-degree floor-to-ceiling glass panels that offer unobstructed views of the Victoria Harbour and East Kowloon skyline. Kowloon Bay . Hong Kong | 2026 16 Jul 2026  Deserted Patriotic Education Centre Built in 1952, the 2-storey English-style granite building is elegant in appearance, symmetrical in layout, and W-shaped when viewed from above. It was home to a government primary school until 1999, when more space was needed at a new location. It was converted to a patriotic educational centre to support the newly required patriotic education of primary and secondary schools from 2006 to 2012, until it moved to a larger facility. Hong Kong | 2026 15 Jul 2026  Deserted Senior Home A 2-storey senior home is found on the hillside in the rural area. A flight of external stairs leads up to the first floor. An ornate wooden table with peeling lacquer and floral designs and a sofa lie outside amid vines and leaf litter. Some Doors include distinctive vertical bars. The ceiling features an exposed, industrial-style lattice/grid-like framework. It is in a state of progressive decay. Hong Kong | 2026 14 Jul 2026  I Have No Enemies - Liu Xiaobo An empty chair etched with "I Have No Enemies" in Chinese is placed next to the sea by Kacey Wong, Hong Kong visual artist, in response to the call for 'global memorial' in July 2017 to mourn and commemorate the Chinese democracy activist Liu Xiaobo who died in government custody. "I have no enemies: My final Statement" was an essay written by Liu, intended to be read at his trial in December 2009. Liu was charged with the crime of "inciting subversion of state power" and was sentenced to an 11-year imprisonment. Liu Xiaobo (28 December 1955 – 13 July 2017) was a prominent Chinese literary critic, philosopher, human rights activist, and the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize laureate. He spent decades advocating for political reforms, freedom of speech, and the end of communist one-party rule in China. Described as China's most famous dissident. Ap Lei Chau . Hong Kong | 2017 13 Jul 2026  Deserted Villa from 1950s Built in 1950, the villa is a reinforced concrete structure with granite brick walls, set on a granite platform next to bamboo groves. It features distinctive railings with Buddhist symbols (suggesting it may have been used for meditation or retreat). The main entrance has red pillars and green-tiled eaves. The wooden stairs leading to the first floor has completely collapsed. The site is deserted and heavily dilapidated, overtaken by dense vegetation and overgrowth on the hillside. Personal items such as an old clock, and small toys are scattered among leaves and rubble. Hong Kong | 2026 12 Jul 2026  Tao Fong Shan The Big Cross, an iconic 12-metre-high outdoor cross erected at the ridge of Shatin hill, overlooking the panoramic skyline. Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre, a unique Grade II historic compound established in 1930, founded by Norwegian Lutheran missionary Dr Karl Ludvig Reichelt. The site features a striking blend of traditional Buddhist-style architecture with Western Christian symbolism, originally built to foster interreligious dialogue with Buddhist and Taoist monks. Shatin . Hong Kong | 2026 11 Jul 2026  Abandoned Temple from 1800 The ancient temple is dilapidated and abandoned, but its exquisite craftsmanship and superior materials are still evident in its crumbling walls. It features double-layered blue brick walls, with a smooth, polished granite facade, making it both beautiful and durable. The plaque above the gate, carved from a single piece of granite, bears the name of the temple" and "Rebuilt in the fifth year of the Jiaqing reign," indicating it was restored in 1800 and built earlier. Inside, only brick archways and the bases of granite pillars remain. Located by the sea, the temple had stone steps leading to a small pier, facilitating worship by fishermen. Severely damaged by Typhoon Wanda in 1963, it collapsed, and the villagers did not have the fund to rebuild it, leaving it abandoned since. Hong Kong | 2026 10 Jul 2026  Deserted Century-old Ng Yuen to be Redeveloped Built in the 1920s, Ng Yuen was the private residence of Mr Ng Tze-mei, a prominent figure in Shatin. It comprises 2 connected buildings. The main building is a 2-storey structure of reinforced concrete and granite, blending Chinese and Western design elements. A prominent feature is the Doric-order entrance arch. The interior features a granite platform with teak flooring, and a fireplace in the living room. It was rated a Grade III historic building in 2010 but has been deserted and dilapidated for decades. Recently, a developer apply to the Town Planning Board to rezone the land for hotel development. The proposed hotel project plans to revitalize and preserve Ng Yuen for catering and private club purposes, opening to tourists. However, only the main building will be preserved; the later-added annex, will be demolished. Hong Kong | 2026 9 Jul 2026  Abandoned Tong Lau from 1950s Completed in 1957, the Tong Lau (Chinese tenement building) has 7 storeys and each residential unit ranges from 259 to 610 sq ft. Despite the small size, some units are further subdivided by partitions. The interior shows severe disrepair — peeling walls/ceilings, debris, overturned furniture, personal belongings left behind (ancestral plaques, Kirin statutes, plush toys like teddy bears, dog photos on the wall and posters. The developer, Henderson Land, has pursued compulsory sale orders after acquiring majority ownership. The tenants have been evicted and the building will be demolished soon for redevelopment of a mixed residential and commercial project. Hong Kong | 2026 8 Jul 2026  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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