Journey through the eerily quiet streets of Kai Tak, where Hong Kong's former airport has transformed into a massive residential development project. This walk captures the strange contradiction of thousands of new luxury apartments rising from the historic district - yet hardly a soul in sight.
Starting from Kwun Tong Promenade, we traverse through canyons of gleaming residential towers under construction. The contrast is striking: state-of-the-art buildings designed to house thousands, standing silent and mostly empty, their windows dark against the harbour backdrop.
Our route winds through pristine but deserted streets, past completed apartments and construction sites alike. Modern infrastructure - new roads, parks, and promenades - stretches into the distance, waiting for the community that will eventually call this place home. The few residents and workers we encounter only emphasize the unusual emptiness of this massive urban space.
The walk reveals the scale of Hong Kong's urban transformation, where an entire district emerges from the grounds of the legendary Kai Tak Airport. Yet without the usual bustle of Hong Kong life, the experience feels almost post-apocalyptic - clean streets, perfect infrastructure, but missing the human element that gives the city its soul.
This unnarrated 4K walking tour captures the unique atmosphere of a district in transition - the hollow echo of footsteps on empty streets, the distant sounds of construction, and the strange silence that blankets this future residential hub. Perfect for those interested in urban development, architecture, and the fascinating phenomenon of new cities before they come to life.
Date: 3rd November, 2024
Conditions: Cloudy and windy
Temperature: 26°C / 79°F
Humidity: 69%
Walk distance: About 3.5km
Recorded on iPhone 15 Pro, using a DJI Osmo Mobile SE.
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