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This book is the result of the author's many years of research on the history of Kowloon Walled City. It introduces in concise words the evolution of Kowloon Walled City, the historical sites, cultural relics, and ancient temples inside and outside the Walled City. In addition, it also shows readers four forgotten villages near the Walled City: Nga Tsin Wai Village, Po Kong Village, Chuk Yuen Village and Tai Hom Village, providing a brief discussion of the history and monuments of the Kowloon Walled City.

From the opening of Hong Kong to the end of World War II, this book explains the development of modern Hong Kong in the most concise words, allowing readers to grasp the modern history of Hong Kong in the shortest possible time and in a relaxed atmosphere. From the British colonial rule to the dark ages of Japanese rule, from the different aspects of urban development to the introduction of important industries and the spread of Western religions, every picture in the book is a piece of knowledge about Hong Kong, telling Hong Kong stories one after another.