九龍寨城
kowloon walled city
The Kowloon Walled City was a densely populated enclave in British Hong Kong. As the population of the enclave grew during the Opium Wars, new buildings and passageways appeared. Soon, the structure that began as a Chinese military fort became something of a living organism -- growing and evolving as residents and business owners added to the structure to suit their needs.
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- "Kowloon Walled City" Wikipedia page - an overview of the city's history.
- Atlas Obscura article - details the scope of the walled city and the saga of its destruction.
- Rare Historical Photos - an extensive collection of photos of Kowloon, plus some history.