Dimensions
129 x 220 x 10mm
This new edition of A Walking Tour Hong Kong is a study in contrasts as a collage of buildings old and new is set against 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 shop houses 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 will enhance reader's understanding
of the built environment
* Glossary of architectural terms
* Hand-drawn icons to guide the reader through the book