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Dark Side of Hong Kong - Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour

Location Hong Kong, China
$37.89
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Overview

Sham Shui Po reveals a side of Hong Kong often overshadowed by its glimmering skyline. This thought-provoking walking tour invites you to witness the stark realities faced by many residents living in one of the world’s most unequal cities.

  • 🗺️ Dark Side of Hong Kong - Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour: Join a knowledgeable local guide for a 2-hour journey through the heart of Sham Shui Po, uncovering the city's hidden struggles.
  • 🏙️ Discover why Hong Kong is ranked the world's #1 least affordable city as you explore how a typical 500 sq ft apartment is subdivided into five 100 sq ft units.
  • 🏡 Step inside a 100 sq ft subdivided flat, experiencing the living conditions of a minimum-wage family and the design of a caged home meant for a single resident.
  • 🍵 Enjoy a moment over herbal tea at Lui Seng Chun, a declared monument that has served as a Tong Lau for housing subdivision since colonial times.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Wander through the hidden backstreets of Sham Shui Po, gaining insight into the illicit ties between the drug and sex trades.
  • 🏢 Witness the striking contrast of new USD $1.5 million apartments standing alongside dense clusters of subdivided units and caged homes.
  • 🌆 Ascend to a rooftop in central Sham Shui Po to explore the hidden slums and see the Hong Kong that is rarely showcased.
  • 🤝 Visit SoCo, a charity with a 50-year history advocating for marginalized communities, and engage in discussions about potential solutions for the city's future.

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Dark Side of Hong Kong - Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point
Prince Edward MTR Station Exit D - Concourse Level (INSIDE the station)
Return details
Sham Shui Po MTR Station

  • Uncover why Hong Kong is ranked the world's #1 least affordable city and see how a typical 500 sq ft apartment is subdivided into five 100 sq ft units.
  • Explore how post-war population growth, a low-tax capitalistic economic model, and scarce land supply created a perfect storm for Hong Kong's housing crisis.
  • Step inside a 100 sq ft subdivided flat where the kitchen, bed, and living space for a minimum-wage family, and see a caged home designed for a single resident.
  • Lui Seng Chun
    Over a cup of herbal tea, visit a declared monument in Hong Kong which is also a Tong Lau, designed for housing subdivision since colonial times.
  • Glimpse the hidden underworld in Sham Shui Po’s backstreets and learn about the illicit ties between the drug and sex trades.
  • Witness the stark contrast of new USD$ 1.5 million apartments standing side-by-side with a dense cluster of subdivided units and caged homes.
  • Ascend to a rooftop in central Sham Shui Po to explore the hidden slums and witness the Hong Kong they don't put on postcards.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Dark Side of Hong Kong - Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour

    Location Hong Kong, China
    $37.89
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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