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Show Notes
Kowloon Walled City was once the most crowded place on Earth, packed with 33,000 people crammed into just 6.4 acres in Hong Kong. Imagine a giant maze of dark, narrow alleys, with apartments stacked so tightly that sunlight barely reached the ground. The buildings were built chaotically, with little planning, so the city became a lawless labyrinth. Despite this, people lived normal lives—there were schools, shops, and even dentists operating in tiny, makeshift spaces. It was demolished in 1994 to make way for a park, but its memory still fascinates people as a symbol of both resilience and chaos. Kowloon Walled City remains a legendary example of how humans adapt to even the most extreme living conditions.
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Sang gong kei bing / Bo Ho Film Company Ltd.
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Animation is created by Bright Side.
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