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The 1970s saw land prices in Hong Kong skyrocket due to decisions to open up global trade with China. By 1975, the city had over 200 supermarkets of varying sizes. After decades of continuous and massive immigration, housing shortages became severe. Many people lived in cramped settlements or on boats.
This is a collection of 40 stunning photographs of Hong Kong in the 1970s:
Hong Kong experienced phenomenal growth in the 1970s.
Many office complexes have been established.
The rickshaws carrying tourists have a distinctly traditional style.
Buses are bustling all over the city.
The bustling entertainment district is an integral part of Hong Kong.
Bustling trade at Gweilo market.
The market corner was bustling with buyers and sellers.
Modern cars lined up along the road.
A moment of rest for the rickshaw driver.
The poor child from the fishing village is babysitting.
Sitting on the bank watching the adults work.
Market in a poor fishing village
The early morning market has come to an end.
Goods left over after the bustling market.
Rapid societal development leads to an increasingly pronounced gap between the rich and the poor.
Paddle a small boat through the fishing village.
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