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Daimler A Bus

The Daimler A was Hong Kong’s first double-decker bus, started service in 1949
and retired in the 1983. In 1949, with the increasing number of new immigrants
from China, the population of Hong Kong raised and the demand for bus
passengers enhanced. The Daimler A, with capacity for 73-87
passengers, was introduced in order to fulfill the demand.

Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024
23 Oct 2024


Ruins of Cheuk Yuen from 1930s

Rating: ⭐⭐
Access: Medium
Status: Demolished

Cheuk Yuen was a mansion built on a plot of 200,000 sq ft in the 1930s. It
was rated as a Grade III historic building in 2011 but was still immediately
demolished by the developer.

It was a 3-storey Chinese-style residence that mixed Western architectural
styles. The main building has a sloping roof and was constructed with blue
bricks, with a wooden transom and porch at the main entrance. The layout
was symmetrical. It had a red brick gatehouse and an iron pavilion. Currently,
only the outermost red brick gatehouse with a couplet remains.

Hong Kong | 2024
22 Oct 2024


Deserted Villa in the Hills

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Access: Medium
Status: Dilapidated

The villa is 2-storeys high with an outdoor swimming pool. Access to the first
floor is via a spiral staircase. Graffiti is on most walls, inside and out.
Personal items, including many DVDs, and furniture are scattered throughout
the house. Access is via a footpath, a short hike from the main road. There
are Buddha statues on site.

Hong Kong | 2024
21 Oct 20214


Deserted Century-old Study Hall

Rating: ⭐⭐
Access: Easy
Status: Dilapidated

The study hall was built before 1924 to provide education for children in
the village. The one-storey building has a main entrance and a side door. It has
been deserted for a while and is used for storage mainly.

Hong Kong | 2024
20 Oct 2024


Deserted Village School from 1950s

Rating: ⭐⭐
Access: Easy
Status: Dilapidated

Built in 1958 in a village with 700 years of history, dating back to the Ming
Dynasty, the sigle-storey school has 4 classrooms. There is a playground and
basketball court. A plaque in one of the classroom recorded the names of
donors with their photos. It was closed in 2004 and became deserted.
Currently, it is being used as a bee farm.

Hong Kong | 2024
19 Oct 2024


The Butcher

A butcher waiting for his customers at Bowrington Road Wet Market in Wanchai.

Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2024
18 Oct 2024


Cheung Chau Theatre from 1930s

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Access: Hard
Status: Dilapidated

Built in 1931, Cheung Chau Theatre is a 2-storey building of about 30,000 sq ft. It is
constructed in Chinese eclectic style, of concrete, bricks and rocks with its walls and
columns to support its pitch roof of black tiles. The grand entrance is facing the street in
the middle of the front facade. At the roof edge of the facade is a pediment of geometric
angled design with water pattern and the name of the theatre moulded on it.

Behind the entrance is the ticketing lobby with the projection room above on the first
floor. There were originally over 600 seats in the cinema, but due to disrepair, only a few
dozen are still standing. The roof has partially collapsed leaving behind a gaping hole.

It stopped operation in the early 1990s, and has been deserted for nearly 30
years. In 2011, it was rated as a Grade III historical building. The
building next door has been modernised and called Cheung Chau Cinema.
Unfortunately, nothing has been done to restore the original theatre.

Hong Kong | 2024
17 Oct 2024


Central Bearded Dragon

The central bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps), aka inland bearded dragon,
is a species of agamid lizard found in a wide range of arid to semiarid regions
of eastern and central Australia. Mature bearded dragons can reach a total
length of around 60 cm (24 in), with the tail accounting for more than
half of that.

Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024
16 Oct 2024


Last Throes of Cha Kwo Ling Houses

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Access: Medium
Status: To be demolished

Cha Kwo Ling village, with a history of over 300 years, is being demolished,
erasing one of the last remaining squatter villages, making way for public
housing. The settlement has witnessed the former British colony’s transformation
from a fishing village to an industrial hub and finally to a global financial centre.
On 4 Oct 2024, government contractors locked up the village office, ready for demolition.

Hong Kong | 2023
15 Oct 2024


Hong Kong by Night

The gorgeous Victoria Harbour of Hong Kong by night.

Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024
14 Oct 2024


The Butcher

A butcher chopping pork ribs for a customer order, at Bowrington Road Wet
Market in Wanchai.

Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2024
13 Oct 2024


Deserted Village School

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Access: Easy
Status: Dilapidated

Built in 1977, the sigle-storey school consists of 2 buildings. There is
a playground and basketball court. It has 5 classrooms and each has a donor
name inscribed on the lintel. A plaque in one of the classroom recorded
names of all donors. Those who donated more than HK$500 have their photos
included in a second plaque. With insufficient enrolment, it was closed
and deserted.

Hong Kong | 2024
112 Oct 2024


Deserted Island Cafe

Rating: ⭐⭐
Access: Easy
Status: Dilapidated

The cafe is located on a remote island with only about 100 residents.
It was well known for its seafood and sea urchin fried rice. With
dwindling number of tourists, it was closed and deserted.

Hong Kong | 2024
11 Oct 2024


Flag & Mural in Semi-Deserted Building

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 flag and mural is found on a room at the rooftop. Apparently, most of
the building has been deserted since 2002. Currently, only one shop is
Still operating in the basement.

Taiwan | 2022
10 Oct 2024


Fashionista Sandra Loves Lingnam Garden

Sandra, a fashionista and avid traveler, loves to frolic at Lingnam Garden,
Laichikok Park.

Lingnan Garden features courtyards, winding corridors, structures with
traditional Lingnan designs, sculptures and bonsai collection.

Meifoo . Hong Kong | 2024
9 Oct 2024


Deserted Cake Factory

Rating: ⭐⭐
Access: Medium
Status: Still Standing

The cake shop was originally a restaurant established in 1980. In 1990,
it transformed into a bakery business and slowly developed into a chain-
operated cake shop, which manufactures and distributes mainly bread and cakes.
Its products include bread, small buns, croissants, curry puffs, black forest
cakes, birthday cakes, etc. As of 2013, it has more than 50 branches.

In January 2023, it was filed for liquidation by a real estate developer.
In July 2023, 30 branches were sued for rent in arrear plus debt of $34.7 million.
In Jan 2024, it was declared bankrupt by the High Court. The factory building
became deserted since.

Hong Kong | 2024
8 Oct 2024


Pinot Enjoys Modeling

Pinot, from Indonesia, loves to dress up and model for photography
at Lingnam Garden, Laichikok Park on Sunday.

Lingnan Garden, with an area of 12,500 square metres, features
courtyards, winding corridors, structures with traditional Lingnan
designs, sculptures and bonsai collection. About 20% of its total
area is dedicated to ponds and water features.

Meifoo . Hong Kong | 2024
7 Oct 2024


Anthony Loves Eggtarts

Anthony, from Paris, loves eggtarts from Bakehouse. He sells pleasure boats
and has been in Hong Kong for 11 years.

Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024
6 Oct 2024


Last Throes of Sze Shan Public School

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Access: Medium
Status: To be demolished

Founded in 1952, Sze Shan Public School is the only government-aided primary
school in Cha Kwo Ling. The stone for the construction of the school was
quarried from the hill behind the village. 'Sze Shan' denotes Cha Kwo Ling,
Lei Yue Mun, Sai Cho Wan and Ngau Tau Kok.

About 100 students initially enrolled. Classes were added in 1955 with more
students. However, the only 6 classrooms were not enough to meet the
demand, the school changed to a half-day mode of morning and afternoon
sessions. In 1960, the number of students exceeded 400, and the number
of teachers increased by 7. In 1974, the school had 6 classrooms, a
library, a principal's office, a kitchen and a sports ground.

It was closed in 1993 due to insufficient enrollment and has been deserted
since. On 4 Oct 2024, government contractors locked up the school and the
village office, ready for demolition.

Hong Kong | 2023
5 Oct 2024


Susy Loves Dancing

Susy, from Surabaya Indonesia, loves to dress up for dancing in Victoria Park
with her friends. She has been in Hong Kong for 6 years.

Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 20234
4 Oct 2024


Sara Protests as Israel bombing Beirut

Sara protests against Israel's killing in Gaza and Middle East, as Beirut is bombed,
outside Sogo Department Store in Causeway Bay, the most busy shopping
district in Hong Kong. She waves a flag of Palestine with placards reading
"Stop Arming Israel" and "Murdered by US Bombs. Stop Killing."

At least 6 people have been killed and 8 wounded in Israeli air strikes
targeting central Beirut overnight. A further 46 people were killed and
85 injured in Israeli attacks across Lebanon in the previous 24 hours,
according to Lebanon's Health Ministry.

Israel intensified attacks on Gaza, killing dozens of people in separate
strikes on shelters and schools, including an orphanage. In Gaza, at least
41,689 people have been killed and 96,625 injured in Israeli attacks since
October 2023. In Israel, at least 1,139 people were killed in the Hamas-led
attacks on October 7 and more than 200 people were taken captive.

Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024
3 Oct 2024


Deserted 19th Century Hospital

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Access: Medium
Status: Dilapidated

The hospital was founded in 1872 by Mr Choi, a local businessman and philanthropist.
It mainly cared for the homeless, poor and sick people and provided burials
for those who were shipwrecked in the storm. In 1915, it was expanded and
officially renamed as a hospital. It focused on traditional Chinese medicine
treatment and was renovated in 1931 and 1951.

Unfortunately, after the opening of a more modern hospital in 1934, the number
of patients at this hospital dropped. It ceased operations in 1988
and became deserted since. It is rated as a Grade III historic building.

Hong Kong | 2024
2 Oct 2024


Hong Kong Deploys Flashing Police Vehicles for China National Day

A police vehicle, with flashing lights, is deployed outside Sogo Department
Store in Causeway Bay, the heart of the most busy shopping district in Hong Kong,
on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

At least 5 police vehicles, some unmarked, are also deployed in the area. Dozens
of uniformed and plainclothes police officers were patrolling in the area.
Police are stopping and checking young people in Causeway Bay MTR Station.

This is not the first time. Anti-riot, bullet-and-explosion-proof armoured vehicles,
dubbed 'Saber-toothed tiger', were deployed with similar arrangements on
Chinese New Year; June 4 Tiananmen Massacre; July 1, anniversary
of the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from UK to China.

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 the image of a 'Good Hong Kong'?

Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024
1 Oct 2024

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