Kowloon City
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Kowloon City is an area in New Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is part of Kowloon City District.
High-rise buildings have been built in Kowloon City after the relocation of the Hong Kong International Airport from Kowloon City to Chek Lap Kok.
Aerial view of Kowloon City
Low-flying aircraft were a common sight in Kowloon City before the relocation of Hong Kong's airport
Kai Tak Airport
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Kai Tak Airport was an international airport of Hong Kong from 1925 until 1998. Officially known as Hong Kong International Airport from 1954 to 6 July 1998, it is often referred to as Hong Kong Inter
Kowloon City
…of the area was the location of the original Kowloon Walled City, erected during the Qing dynasty. This is now Kowloon Walled City Park. The former Kai Tak International Airport was also located in the district. In 1982, Hong Kong was divided into 18 districts, and Kowloon City and its neighbouring areas, such as Hung Hom, have…
Aerial view of Kai Tak Airport in 1998, the morning after its closure.
The airport was surrounded by high-rise buildings. The airport car park is at the centre, and offices are on the right of the photograph.
Aerial view of the airport in 1971, three years before the 1974 extension.
View of the airport in June 1971