Mong Kok Tour

Discover a hidden side of Hong Kong on this tour of Mong Kok. This guided tour will provide an look at the real estate crisis and the inequality in the city.

The Dark Side of Hong Kong: Mong Kok

At the designated time, we'll meet at Prince Edward Station to explore the challenges of housing in Hong Kong. We'll examine why the city has one of the most expensive real estate markets in the world. A family of three can live in an apartment as small as just 10 square meters (107 sq ft).

Throughout the tour, we'll visit Portland Street, highlighting the contrast between traditional 4-story buildings and modern 30-story skyscrapers, reflecting urbanization's impact on neighborhoods.

Our next stop will be a subdivided housing unit on Cedar Street, where you'll gain insights into living in these tiny spaces. We'll learn about the conditions many families endure, including the infamous cage houses.

We'll proceed to Lui Seng Chun, a historic building where we’ll enjoy herbal tea as locals share their experiences with the real estate crisis. These personal accounts shed light on the struggle for decent housing in a highly unequal city.

Next, we’ll walk along Lai Chi Kok Road and Boundary Street, uncovering more subdivided housing examples. We'll discuss how gentrification is changing impoverished neighborhoods.

Finally, we'll arrive at Hai Tan Street to examine how land sales affect the low income tax in Hong Kong amid rising social inequality.

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