Hong Kong's infamous Kowloon Walled City: a 3D reconstruction of the densest city on Earth

The Kowloon Walled City evolved from a Song Dynasty outpost to a densely populated, anarchic settlement. Initially a fort to regulate the salt trade, it was occupied by the British in 1899. During WWII, the Japanese used its stones for airport expansion. Post-war, refugees flooded in, and the city became a lawless haven. By the 1990s, it housed 50,000 people in squalid conditions, with rampant crime and unlicensed businesses. Despite this, it had schools and churches. The British demolished it in 1993, transforming the site into a garden.

What was the original purpose of the Kowloon Walled City in 960 AD?

• A residential area

• A salt trade outpost

• A military base

• A fishing village

Which event led to the dismantling of the Kowloon Walled City's wall during World War II?

• British occupation

• Japanese occupation

• Chinese civil war

• American intervention

Why did the Kowloon Walled City become a haven for those wishing to live outside the law?

• It had strict regulations

• The British adopted a hands-off approach

• It was heavily policed

• It was isolated from the mainland

What was the average rent in the Kowloon Walled City during its peak?

• 35 Hong Kong dollars

• 100 Hong Kong dollars

• 200 Hong Kong dollars

• 50 Hong Kong dollars

What ultimately happened to the Kowloon Walled City site after its demolition?

• It became a commercial hub

• It was left abandoned

• It was transformed into a Qing Dynasty style garden

• It was rebuilt as a residential area