Hong Kong's Urban Development Over the Past Century

Since the British colonial period, Hong Kong has undergone a transformation from a small rural area with few inhabitants to a modern metropolis with extensive infrastructure, including land reclamation, building construction, and other developments. These changes were driven by practical needs as well as governance considerations.

Local history expert Cheng Po-hung shares 300 precious old photos and extracts historical details from documents and newspaper materials to describe the urban planning of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories from the 19th century to the turn of the millennium, presenting the changes that have taken place in this land over the years.