Mong Kok Tour

Discover a hidden side of Hong Kong on this tour of Mong Kok. This guided tour provides an intimate look at the real estate crisis and inequality affecting one of the wealthiest cities in the world.

The Dark Side of Hong Kong: Mong Kok

At the designated time, we will meet at Prince Edward Station to explore the challenges of housing in Hong Kong. The city has one of the most expensive and least affordable real estate markets. A family of three can live in an apartment as small as 10 square meters (107 sq ft).

We will visit Portland Street, highlighting the contrast between traditional 4-story buildings and modern 30-story skyscrapers, showcasing the architectural evolution of the city.

Our next stop is a subdivided housing unit on Cedar Street, providing an experience of living in tiny spaces. We will learn how soaring prices and a lack of space force many families into precarious living conditions, including cage houses.

At Lui Seng Chun, a historic building, we will enjoy herbal tea and hear stories from locals dealing with the real estate crisis.

Continuing along Lai Chi Kok Road and Boundary Street, we will uncover more examples of subdivided housing. We will discuss the impact of gentrification on impoverished neighborhoods.

Finally, at Hai Tan Street, we'll analyze how land sales contribute to the low income tax in Hong Kong while social inequality intensifies.

We will conclude this 2-2.5 hour tour at Sham Shui Po Station, gaining insight into the harsh realities faced by many residents in Hong Kong.