Dark Side of Hong Kong - Kowloon Caged Homes Walking Tour
Description
While Hong Kong is known as a thriving international finance center, visitors are often only shown the bright side of the city, with popular attractions like The Peak, Victoria Harbour, and Big Buddha taking center stage. But what about the 1.5 million people living in poverty, making Hong Kong one of the most unequal places on earth? Our tour delves into the heart of Hong Kong’s capitalist system, giving you a first-hand look at the grim reality many of its citizens face. You’ll visit a subdivided unit in one of the city’s poorest districts - Sham Shui Po, providing a stark contrast to the economic prosperity that seems so abundant. Join us on a journey to see Hong Kong in a more realistic light and gain a deeper understanding of the true stories of its people. Sign up now for a thought-provoking and eye-opening tour.
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Itinerary
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.
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.
Visit SoCo, a charity with 50 years of history advocating for the marginalized, and discuss solutions for the city’s future.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(535)
Hazel was excellent she was informative, enthusiastic and answered all questions. The tour provided a good reality check to the glamour of Hong Kong.
Thank You very much for your review. If we are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve you next time, please book direct at our tour company website by searching the tour name on the internet. Often time we are better positioned to serve you on our own platform (think refund, rebook to different date and cancellation situations) in the unlikely case that you may need flexibility in your next travel. See you soon and Thank You for visiting Hong Kong, Michael
Was a really impressive experience!
Thank You very much for your review. If we are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve you next time, please book direct at our tour company website by searching the tour name on the internet. Often time we are better positioned to serve you on our own platform (think refund, rebook to different date and cancellation situations) in the unlikely case that you may need flexibility in your next travel. See you soon and Thank You for visiting Hong Kong, Michael
Beautiful and interesting tour among the homes of Hong Kong.
Thank You very much for your review. If we are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve you next time, please book direct at our tour company website by searching the tour name on the internet. Often time we are better positioned to serve you on our own platform (think refund, rebook to different date and cancellation situations) in the unlikely case that you may need flexibility in your next travel. See you soon and Thank You for visiting Hong Kong, Michael
A truly interesting tour to visit the dark and most significant part of Hong Kong. Empathetic guide capable of recounting in an engaging way how difficult the history of those who live here can be. Thank you!
Thank You very much for your review. If we are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve you next time, please book direct at our tour company website by searching the tour name on the internet. Often time we are better positioned to serve you on our own platform (think refund, rebook to different date and cancellation situations) in the unlikely case that you may need flexibility in your next travel. See you soon and Thank You for visiting Hong Kong, Michael
Nice and interesting story and a kind heartwarming guide
Thank You very much for your review. If we are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve you next time, please book direct at our tour company website by searching the tour name on the internet. Often time we are better positioned to serve you on our own platform (think refund, rebook to different date and cancellation situations) in the unlikely case that you may need flexibility in your next travel. See you soon and Thank You for visiting Hong Kong, Michael
This was my second tour with Michael Tsang's Hong Kong Free Tours (香港自由行), and it did not disappoint. Lok Lok introduces you to aspects of Hong Kong you are not going to uncover or understand on your own. Finally, the price is very reasonable for what you get.
Thank You very much for your review. If we are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve you next time, please book direct at our tour company website by searching the tour name on the internet. Often time we are better positioned to serve you on our own platform (think refund, rebook to different date and cancellation situations) in the unlikely case that you may need flexibility in your next travel. See you soon and Thank You for visiting Hong Kong, Michael
Hody was an excellent guide: she put us at ease, answered a million questions, and above all, with great grace, she let us explore the dark side of Hong Kong. The proposed tour goes beyond traditional standards and is for this reason even more special; because of the topic covered (the housing system) and the frankness with which the subject is addressed. Hody, thank you from the bottom of my heart
Thank You very much for your review. If we are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve you next time, please book direct at our tour company website by searching the tour name on the internet. Often time we are better positioned to serve you on our own platform (think refund, rebook to different date and cancellation situations) in the unlikely case that you may need flexibility in your next travel. See you soon and Thank You for visiting Hong Kong, Michael
Had a wonderful experience with Hody, she was extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of the housing situation in Hong Kong and was a great tour guide. She was very professional and thoughtful to us all especially in the hot weather we had during that time. This tour is really a must do during your stay in Hong Kong.
Thank You very much for your review. If we are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve you next time, please book direct at our tour company website by searching the tour name on the internet. Often time we are better positioned to serve you on our own platform (think refund, rebook to different date and cancellation situations) in the unlikely case that you may need flexibility in your next travel. See you soon and Thank You for visiting Hong Kong, Michael
Our guide, Hody, was amazing! Very knowledgeable and a very clear communicator. I highly recommend doing this tour with Hody. She deserves a promotion!
Thank You very much for your review. If we are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve you next time, please book direct at our tour company website by searching the tour name on the internet. Often time we are better positioned to serve you on our own platform (think refund, rebook to different date and cancellation situations) in the unlikely case that you may need flexibility in your next travel. See you soon and Thank You for visiting Hong Kong, Michael
Our guide (Summer) was very nice and helpful.
Thank You very much for your review. If we are fortunate to have the opportunity to serve you next time, please book direct at our tour company website by searching the tour name on the internet. Often time we are better positioned to serve you on our own platform (think refund, rebook to different date and cancellation situations) in the unlikely case that you may need flexibility in your next travel. See you soon and Thank You for visiting Hong Kong, Michael
