Where can I visit something similar to Kowloon Walled City?
Kowloon Walled City was an autonomous area just outside central Hong Kong. There were no regulations or jurisdictions, so it became insanely densely populated. It was eventually demolished in the early 90s.
Does something similar exist today? How safe would it be for a westener to visit?
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What about the Fes Medina (Fes el-Bali) in Morocco? Dense, labyrinthine, mixed residential-commercial, and pedestrian-only, but larger and more sparsely populated than the Walled City. Most parts are safe to visit, at least during the day, but guidebooks I've read suggest hiring a local guide as it is quite easy to get lost.
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Does the Kowloon Walled City still exist?
While it was deserted, the empty city was used to film a scene in the 1993 movie Crime Story. After four months of planning, demolition of the walled city began on 23 March 1993 and concluded in April 1994.Why is the city walled?
Throughout history city walls were made as protection from the enemy. They were usually massive structures, punctuated with guard towers. Some were built on hills, making invasions more difficult, while others fronted seas and oceans to protect the towns from invaders in ships or, in some cases, pirates.How do I get to Walled City Park?
Option 2: Green Mini Bus #25MA rare look inside the Kowloon Walled City in 1990
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I guess that the place that can better fit in the kind of experience you are looking for are the cage houses in Mong Kok
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