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Kowloon Walled City ( Chinese: 九龍寨城) was an extremely densely populated and largely ungoverned enclave of China within the boundaries of Kowloon City, British Hong Kong. Built as an Imperial Chinese military fort, the walled city became a de jure enclave after the New Territories were leased to the United Kingdom in 1898.
Jan 6, 2020 · Learn how Kowloon Walled City, a tiny enclave in Hong Kong, became one of the most densely populated places on Earth, with no law, no regulations, and no uniformity. Explore its origins, its decline, and its legacy in this article from Atlas Obscura.
Jan 2, 2015 · Picture a colossal empire of little houses stacked on top of each other. That was Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong. Now demolished, it lives on in memory.
Oct 4, 2023 · Learn about the origins, conflicts and transformation of the Kowloon Walled City, once the world's most densely populated place. Explore how the city reflected the clash of British and Chinese influences, and the resilience of its inhabitants.
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Mar 22, 2018 · 25 years ago in March, bulldozers moved in to tear down the Kowloon Walled City, a condemned slum area that now evokes fascination and revulsion in Hong Kong’s collective memory.
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Dec 7, 2021 · Learn how Kowloon Walled City became the most densely populated place on Earth, a lawless squatters' paradise and a symbol of Hong Kong's identity. Explore its history, architecture, culture and demise through drawings and stories.
Jun 14, 2024 · Has the 2024 blockbuster Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In got you intrigued by the Kowloon Walled City? Here’s a deep dive into the historical neighbourhood. Hong Kong may appear as a modern metropolis to unassuming eyes.
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