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 Deserted Seminary with Colonaded Veranda An avid urban explorer ventures into an deserted seminary. The seminary has a colonaded veranda that offers expansive seaview. There are 2 buildings hidden behind trees and bushes with roots entangled with the structure. One of the buildings appears to be a dormitory with a room of broken bunk beds, which has been cleared now. A third building is found further down the slope. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2024 29 Feb 2024  Exploring Deserted Dairy Farm An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted dairy farm. There is a Nissen hut, made from a half-cylindrical skin of corrugated iron, used as a warehouse for a large amount of hay from 30 to 40 years ago, originally used as fodder for the cows during winter, and numerous milk bottles inside it. The farm started producing milk in 1958, and stopped production when it sold off the brand in the early 1980s. The grassland on the hill was turned into a golf course. Reflecting the ups and downs of Hong Kong's animal husbandry, they originally imported American dairy cows and produced milk locally. This was replaced by low-quality milk from the Mainland after the brand was sold. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2024 28 Feb 2024  Me and Mario Vincy takes a break from work in Causeway Bay, with Super Mario, a Nintendo game character, in the background. Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024 27 Feb 2024  Crossing A man at the busy crossing in Causeway Bay, outside Sogo department store, is amazed at the people traffic. Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024 26 Feb 2024  Deserted Village House An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The house is located near the sea by the port. Part of the roof has collapsed. The house is in a dilapidated state and has been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items are mostly cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Japan | 2024 25 Feb 2024  Deserted Village House An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted village house. The house is located near the sea by the port. There are some interesting tiles at the entrance. Part of the house is in a dilapidated state and has been deserted for a while. 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. Japan | 2024 24 Feb 2024  Deserted Sacred Utaki from 1720s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted Utaki. Built around 1720s, the Utaki, an Okinawan term for a sacred site, is located near the sea by the port. It was restored in 1985 with local donations. The Torii and exterior look fine from a distance. Inside, the names of donors and their donated amount were recorded on wooden plaques on the wall. One of them has fallen onto the ground. Parts of the Utaki are in a dilapidated state with exposed rebar under the concrete. It is now completely gutted with incence jars scattered. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Japan | 2024 23 Feb 2024  Deserted House with Jetski An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted house. The house is located near the sea by the port, very suitable for water sports. It is surprising that a jetski is left deserted. There are some interesting tiles. The house is in a dilapidated state and 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. Japan | 2024 22 Feb 2024  Real Manga Lover A Japanese man is glued reading the collection of manga (Japanese comics) books available while having dinner at a local restaurant in Naha, Okinawa. He has reserved the next 2 editions of the series, kept next to his seat, to ensure that he will enjoy the story without interruption. Naha. Okinawa . Japan | 2024 21 Feb 2024  Tree Nymph Butterfly The tree nymph, one of the largest butterflies in Japan, flits and floats gracefully in the air with its wings spread wide. It is native to rainforests and coastal areas of Southeast Asia. Reminiscent of stained glass, its white wings are almost translucent, and the pupae are a bright gold. Miyakojima . Okinawa . Japan | 2024 20 Feb 2024  Miyakojima Sunset Sunset at Irabu, a small island in the Miyako Island group. It is a beach-lover's paradise of immaculate white sandy beaches, great for snorkeling and diving. Miyakojima . Okinawa . Japan | 2024 19 Feb 2024  Miyakojima Miyako Island, Miyakojima, is a beach-lover’s paradise of immaculate white sandy beaches. Only around 50 minutes by air from Naha, it is a charming place to let your cares slip away while gazing out at the endless blue sea. The colour is so special, they call it "Miyako Blue". Miyakojima . Okinawa . Japan | 2024 18 Feb 2024  Sacred Hyakuna Beach Hykuna Beach, viewed from the window of Hamabe no Chaya Cafe. The beach in southern Okinawa, sandwiched between rocky promontories, is a sacred place where, according to legend, the creator goddess Amamikiyo came ashore from Kudaka Island; this tranquil beach is still revered by local people today. Okinawa . Japan | 2024 17 Feb 2024  Deserted Haunted Seaview Hotel An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted hotel. Built in the 1970s during the hotel boom, halfway up a mountain overlooking a gorgeous bay, the hotel offered some stunning views. Nowadays it’s completely vandalised and gutted, bare except for the impressive amount of graffiti. It is known as one of the most haunted spots in this prefecture. Rumour has it that a figure can be seen jumping from the window. It is believed that a couple committed suicide by jumping at this hotel. The spirit of a young girl is said to appear in the pool on the ground floor. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Japan | 2024 16 Feb 2024  Nishibama Beach on Aka Island Nishibama Beach on the northeast coast of Aka Island (Akajima), Okinawa is a postcard-perfect 1 km stretch of white sand. With a population of merely 340 people, Aka Island is a sleepy yet friendly village island. There is no public transport but hitch-hiking is possible. Aka is 1.5 hour by ferry or an hour by high speed ferry from Naha. Akajima . Okinawa . Japan | 2024 15 Feb 2024  Dragon Tales - Innerglow 2024 Hong Kong's unique visual identity as expressed through its intangible cultural heritage, like the Tai Hang Fire Dragon — will find its way into the aesthetic looks of InnerGlow 2024 at Tai Kwun's performance Dragon Tales. Creative and Technical production by The Electric Canvas — the brilliant minds behind so many of the architectural projection mapped spectacular that pulled the world’s focus onto Vivid Sydney. Showtime: 26.1– 14.2.2024 (Except 10-11.2.2024) Parade Ground 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm, 9pm; Prison Yard 6:45pm – 9:15pm SOHO . Hong Kong | 2024 14 Feb 2024  Deserted Villa from 1960s An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted villa. Built in in 1961, the 2-storey detached house has a site area of 15,000 sq ft, with saleable area of 3,198 sq ft. There is a fireplace in the living room. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture and personal items have been cleared. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Hong Kong | 2024 13 Feb 2024  Anti-riot Armoured Vehicle at Heart of Hong Kong An anti-riot, bullet-and-explosion-proof armoured vehicle, dubbed 'Saber-toothed tiger' with flashing red-and-blue light is parked outside Sogo Department Store at the heart of Hong Kong's shopping district on Chinese New Year for at least 2 days. It attracted many people, including curious tourists, to take pictures. This is not the first time. Similar arrangement were made on October 1, China's national day; July 1, anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong from UK to China; and June 4, anniversary of the Tiananmen Incident of 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 the image of a 'Good Hong Kong'? Causeway Bay . Hong Kong | 2024 12 Feb 2024  Dragon Dance for the Lunar New Year Dragon dance rings in the new Year of the Dragon. Wanchai . Hong Kong | 2024 11 Feb 2024  Plum Blossoms for Lunar New Year Plum blossoms at International Finance Centre (IFC) rings in spring and the Year of the Dragon. Central . Hong Kong | 2024 10 Feb 2024  Hang Mua Peak The view from Hang Mua Peak is one of the most spectacular sights in Ninh Binh, if not all of Vietnam. The iconic view includes towering mountains, green rice fields, snaking rivers, picturesque limestone cliffs, a pagoda (temple) and a dragon statue at the top. You can enjoy all this after climbing 500 steps. Ninh Binh . Vietnam | 2024 9 Feb 2024  Sunset over Hoan Kiem Lake Stunning light streams over the most well-known lake in Hanoi's Old Quarter as the sun sets. Legend claims that, in the mid-15th century, heaven sent Emperor Le Loi a magical sword, which he used to drive the Chinese from Vietnam. After the war a giant golden turtle grabbed the sword and disappeared into the depths of this lake to restore the sword to its divine owners, inspiring the name Hoan Kiem (Lake of the Restored Sword). Hanoi . Vietnam | 2024 8 Feb 2024  Sidewalk Cafe - Hanoi Style Cafes on the streets in Hanoi's Old Quarter are very small so the sidewalks are fully used. Tables and chairs are just plastic ones which are easily moved whenever the police come. The small shops here are always crowded, especially in the afternoon, evening and on weekends. Serving mainly young people, the prices for drinks at these shops are cheap. With only VND15,000 (US$0.52 or HK$4.8) , you can taste a cup of coffee or tea here while people watching or chatting with friends at the heart of the bustling neighbourhood. Hanoi . Vietnam | 2024 7 Feb 2024  Deserted Unfinished Buildings An avid urban explorer ventures into deserted unfinished buildings in Vietnam. Many unfinished buildings were found near a pier for cruise boats. Construction was halted due to a drastic downturn of tourism and the economy during COVID-19. The bare-bone buildings lie derelict despite tourism is returning to normal now. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Vietnam | 2024 6 Feb 2024  Deserted Ferris Wheel An avid urban explorer ventures onto a deserted Ferris Wheel in Vietnam. The Ferris Wheel is located inside a park in the city. It used to provide joy to many children was demolished in 2023. Only a few of its coloured carriages remain on the ground with rubble of the former steel structures. Windows are smashed and the steel rusted after a decade of monsoon rains. I can only find a photo in 2018 from the Web before it was demolished. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Vietnam | 2024 5 Feb 2024  Deserted Club/Disco An avid urban explorer ventures into a deserted club/disco in Vietnam. The small club is located on a lake near a park in the city. It has been deserted for a while. Furniture and fixture are scattered throughout. Urban exploration is based on the principles of take nothing except picture, leave no trace and not revealing the location. Vietnam | 2024 4 Feb 2024  Hoa Lu - Ancient Capital of Vietnam Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, located near Ninh Binh - 90 km south of Hanoi, is the capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet in the 10th century. This small Kingdom covered an area of only 300 hectares, and reigned from the 10th century, during the Dinh and Le Dynasties, to the 11th century, during the Ly Dynasty. The Kingdom was enclosed by a citadel. In 968 AD, King Dinh Bo Linh of Dai Co Viet (the old name of Vietnam) constructed his capital in Hoa Lu and ruled until the year 980. The Royal Court was built in an area of 150 hectares. It is one of the 4 cores forming the UNESCO World Heritage of Trang An Complex. Hoa Lu . Vietnam | 2024 3 Feb 2024  Tam Coc Tam Coc is known for its breathtaking limestone karsts, mysterious caves, and emerald river. Located in Ninh Binh province, Tam Coc has become the go-to destination for travelers in Vietnam seeking adventure, culture, and beauty. Bike riding through the lush paddy fields is a fabulous way to visit the countryside. Tam Coc . Vietnam | 2024 2 Feb 2024  Trang An Trang An comprises 600 different flora and 200 different fauna which makes it one of the most biodiverse locations in Vietnam. There are 47 grottos and caves, 31 valleys and the hallowed cultural area of Bai Dinh Pagoda (Temple) inside the Trang An scenic landscape complex, a UNESCO World Heritage since 2014. Trang An . Vietnam | 2024 1 Feb 2024 Archive: 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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