Remnants of the South Gate of Kowloon Walled City — Attraction in Hong Kong

The South Gate of Kowloon Walled City was built at the order of Qing dynasty officials in 1843. Fortifications were generally strengthened shortly after the British took possession of Hong Kong Island, immediately across the harbor.

The South Gate was demolished during the Japanese occupation of the colony, along with the walls, to provide materials for the Kai Tak runway extension.

The Fu Shing Pavilion, an attractive pavilion near the yamen, can be reached by a circular moon gate, and is named after the star at the tip of the bowl of the Big Dipper, "Fu Shing" signifies the Chinese God of Examinations.

A pair of old cannons that once guarded the Kowloon City yamen can still be...

Kowloon Walled City speaks a very disturbing but yet intriguing past of Hong Kong.

Remnants of the walled city only occupy a small portion of the park, but there is a model near the front entrance that gives a more comprehensive view.

If you're interested in exploring Hong Kong's Kowloon walled City past, I recommend going the exhibition to the nearby mall "Airside". They are currently exhibiting the movie set replicating Kowloon Walled City, definitely go...

Kowloon Walled City used to accommodate groups of the lower class people where they could live and survive in Hong Kong, they can be refugees, illegal immigrants etc staying in this ungovernened, highly densed population district. This uniquely happened between 50's to 90's before the place was demolished. And now, it becoming a peaceful park where visitors can come and only feel for the past.. nothing left for you to remember the one...