Hong Kong Local Caged Home Walking Tour

The Reality of Housing Hidden Behind Hong Kong's Glamour

Meet your guide in Prince Edward to begin the tour with a discussion about Hong Kong's housing challenges. Explore a local real estate agency to understand what subdivided units are – apartments divided into many smaller spaces.

Next, visit an actual subdivided flat to see how limited space is partitioned into multiple living areas. Witness firsthand the Cage Homes, a unique Hong Kong housing style, and grasp the reality of residents living with high housing costs and confined spaces.


From Prince Edward to Sham Shui Po

As you walk from Prince Edward towards Sham Shui Po, discover older Hong Kong housing styles scattered throughout the streets. You'll see traditional Hong Kong tenement buildings known as Tong Lau and additional living spaces built on rooftops.

Along the way, stop at the historic Lui Seng Chun building for a refreshing herbal tea. This architectural gem offers insights into how Hong Kong's residential culture has formed and evolved before you proceed to Sham Shui Po.


Sham Shui Po: The Real Hong Kong

In Sham Shui Po, walk through streets where old residential areas meet new commercial zones, observing gentrification and community changes. You'll visit a vantage point offering a panoramic view of the densely packed Tong Lau, subdivided flats, and rooftop homes.

Finally, visit SoCo, an organization supporting low-income families in the Sham Shui Po area. The tour concludes with personal stories from your guide, prompting further reflection on Hong Kong's housing issues.

Key Itinerary:
Prince Edward → Introduction to Hong Kong's Housing Market → Subdivided Flats & Cage Homes → Lui Seng Chun & Herbal Tea → Sham Shui Po Local Streets → Tong Lau & Rooftop Homes → Visit SoCo