But when you look to the sky and imagine the colossus of Hong Kong life that once stood , it 's easy to see that something significant has been lost . Kowloon Walled City was once considered the densest settlement on earth . The city is home to some of Hong Kong's most iconic landmarks including Victoria Harbour, which has been a tourist destination since it opened in 1842, and the Peak Tram that runs from Central to Wan Chai. Photographer Greg Girard spent years documenting the Walled City before its demolition .
Kowloon Walled City was once considered the densest settlement on earth . The city is home to some of Hong Kong's most iconic landmarks including Victoria Harbour, which has been a tourist destination since it opened in 1842, and the Peak Tram that runs from Central to Wan Chai. Photographer Greg Girard spent years documenting the Walled City before its demolition .