In the very dense city that is Hong Kong, empty spaces and empty spaces without a form or the other of supervision are few and far in between. The Lei Yue Mun ancient quarries are one of these spaces. Formed of rocks carrying still the trace of years of exploitation which give it a very specific texture, the whole area has a sort of post-apocalyptic feel which appeals to teenagers and hongkongers looking for a place to enjoy freely and take pictures or go fishing without the oppressing atmosphere of the city.

Hong Kong just underwent a mini-lockdown in the populous area of Yaumatei and marked the sad landmark of having surpassed 10,000 positive COVID-19 cases and 169 deaths since the start of the pandemic one year ago, brought by a patient coming from the city of Wuhan.