Walking Tour Of Hong Kong

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Walking Tour Of Hong Kong

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ISBN: 9789814361415
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Date of Publication: 2012-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Travel
Goodreads rating: 3.5
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Hong Kong is a collage of buildings old and new upon a canvas of colonialism and modernism. Architect G. Byrne Bracken takes his passion to the streets of Hong Kong capturing with his sketches the duality of Hong Kong’s built environment; from shophouses to skyscrapers, temples to churches, mansions to make-shift vendor stalls. Covering favourite places such as The Peak, Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui and more, with the abouts, beyonds and surroundings, this beautiful-book-cum-walking-guide will enhance anyone’s appreciation of Hong Kong’s history, culture and temperament through its distinctive urban landscape.-Interesting walks through Hong Kong’s highways and byways.-Hand-drawn sketches of Hong Kong’s architectural heritage- Essential tourist tips and interesting snippets of information- Clear and helpful maps- Chapter explaining the architectural styles and building types found in Hong Kong to enhance reader’s understanding of the built environment- Glossary of architectural terms- Hand-drawn icons to guide the reader through the book
 

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