Last walled village in downtown HK to go
Last villagers leave Nga Tsin Wai, which was built in 1354. The authorities say it's 'decrepit'; new homes to come up there
Hong Kong
A 650-YEAR-OLD urban walled village in Hong Kong - the last of its kind - will be demolished to make way for development, in what critics say is another nail in the coffin for the city's cultural heritage.
On a chilly morning, around 20 remaining residents of Nga Tsin Wai, an ancient settlement in the heart of bustling Kowloon, despondently packed their belongings ahead of the arrival of the wrecking ball in the coming days.
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