The 1980s in Hong Kong’s history is marked as the era of rapid development and steady economic growth, the population topped five million in the early years of the 1980s. The additional 700,000 residents raised the population to 5.73 million at the end of the decade. Hong Kong would be recognized internationally for its politics, entertainment, and skyrocketing real estate prices.
Hong Kong was also polluted and dirty in general, being a compact city and no emission standards at the time. There were wet markets and street food vendors, everywhere. Everything was relatively cheap and affordable.
Here below are some stunning vintage photos that will take you back to the 1980s Hong Kong. Be sure to check, what Hong Kong looked like in the 1970s and everyday life of Hong Kong in the 1970s.
