Hong Kong: Building China's wealth

China, the third largest nation in the world and the largest in population, offers a virtually limitless range of photographic opportunities. I made my first visit to China in June and July of 2004 experiencing many of its greatest cities and most historic sights.

I have organized nearly 200 of my China images into four separate articles. This is the third, concentrating on China's great economic engine, Hong Kong, which returned to Chinese control in 1997.

You may view my images of the other three portions of my China ... (more)

Dual Flags over Hong Kong
Since July, 1997, Hong Kong has been part of China under a special "One...

Hong Kong Island at Dawn
The skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island's Central District catch dawn's...

Mong Kok shoppers, Kowloon
Hong Kong is the world's most densely populated place. Its streets,...

View from the bus, Hong Kong Central
I.M. Pei's Bank of China dominates a skyline that has few rivals...

Massage for sale, Kowloon
One can hardly walk a block in Kowloon without being subjected to hard sell....

Cat Street: History in heaps
Cat Street is lodged high on the hill overlooking Hong Kong...

Vendor, Cat Street
This Cat Street vendor offered a variety of used items --ranging from...

Shopping Arcade, Hong Kong Central
Shopping malls have sprouted all over Hong Kong -- most of them...

On the street, Hong Kong
The homeless of Hong Kong are not as evident to tourists as in some other...

Double Take in Kowloon
A stream of Kowloon shoppers do their best to ignore the handbills...

Doing Business on Nathan Road, Kowloon
Sidewalk space is very limited in Kowloon -- shopping pressure is enormous,...

Bird Lake, Kowloon Park
Spacious Kowloon Park is only a stone's throw from the pressures...

Morning Shower, Kowloon Park
Locals enjoy a dousing from the waterfalls in Kowloon Park's vast public...

Ripples, Kowloon Park
Kowloon Park's Bird Lake offers many species, including graceful Black...

Runner, Kowloon Park
Kowloon Park has plenty of room for exercise -- it brings nature, art, and...

At rest, Hollywood Road Park, Hong Kong
Hong Kong's Hollywood Road is lined with elegant antique galleries, and...

Incense coils, Man Mo Temple
One of the most interesting places in Hong Kong is the Man Mo Temple,...

Prayers, Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong
This woman spent nearly an hour praying and chanting at various altars within...

article published 7/13/2004

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Wonderful collection of images. Thanks for sharing!
— wcph, September 2, 2004

excellent photos, captured many faces of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is changing with an alarming speed, socially and politically. Really happy to see someone taking nice photos of this city which may look and work totally different in 10 years. It changes so quick that everyday is a day to remember, thanks Phil
— joey, August 8, 2004

Phil, having been to HK about 7 times (my sister used to live in Stanley Village, out past Repulse Bay) I loved seeing these photos and was glad to see the more tranquil ones esp. Man Lo Temple and its incense coils, that is so different! It's certainly interesting, trying to keep up with all the changes happening in China. I have a sense of dread, now they are getting so many cars, and much more pollution, maybe they can learn to control it! Everyone seems to smoke a lot, too.
— ellie robb, July 23, 2004

Cultures Collide
The fact of Honk Kong now being a part of China is fascinating - there must be a real sense of major culture shock - In this set I am drawn to - "Cat Street" I would love to use this in an American History course and challenge the students to think what would by the American History heap. "Incense coils" This gallery is subtitled "Building China's wealth" yet this reminder of the past creates little buildings on which to grow the future. "Prayers" I like that the light seems to be emanating from the prayer
— Tim May, July 18, 2004

I love the shot of Prayers, Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong. Great use of available light.

Also "Incense coils, Man Mo Temple" is just a lovely display of color and circular patterns.
— Tom Stillman, July 15, 2004

Excellent
Good collection Phil, only problem is it's a little short. Maybe you didn't have much time in Hong Kong and were just passing through, but there's so many great subjects there. Or maybe you went for quality over quantity! Enjoyable collection all the same.
— Peter Britton, July 15, 2004

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