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Hong Kong Local Caged Home Walking Tour

Name: Hong Kong Local Caged Home Walking Tour
Brand: Waug
SKU: 156896
Price: 21.08 USD
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Duration: 2 hours
1 person
Meeting at the designated location
Mobile voucher
Use only on the selected date
Cancellation available
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5.0 (62)

GYG

13 days ago

Wind clearly possesses a lot of expertise on the relevant material, and was able to field follow up questions regarding the role of international capital in bidding up housing prices and similarities and differences between Hong Kong and other parts of Asia facing challenging housing markets.

14 days ago

Wind was an amazing guide, giving us valuable insights in the life of many Hongkongers. Very pleased with the tour and I would highly recommend!

15 days ago

Excellent tour highly recommend it, such a good insight into every day life in Hong Kong for many locals

15 days ago

Stephen is a great guide!!! The tour was so interesting and well organized! Definitely the best way to discover how the lower income population lives in Hong Kong and learn about the income inequality, as well as current housing trends and developments. It was very sad to see the conditions some people live in knowing how the rich of this city live - the contrast can make one appreciate what we have considering we are here as tourists and have much better means. Definitely a must do tour!!!

15 days ago

Alice gave us a fantastic tour and insight into Hong Kong we never would have got otherwise. My family and I wanted to better understand the housing pressures that ordinary people face and the tour showed us that, breaking down the spaces available, the costs, and showing us where people end up when they don’t have enough income. The tour clearly showed the absence of government action and the NGOs that are providing relief. I highly recommend.

Highlights

Discover a different side of Hong Kong, hidden behind its dazzling skyline. Join a local guide on a walk from Prince Edward to Sham Shui Po to explore unique Hong Kong housing, including Cage Homes, subdivided flats, Tong Lau, and rooftop dwellings. You'll get to visit an actual subdivided flat and learn about Hong Kong's high housing costs, housing issues, and how gentrification impacts local residents' lives. This tour is recommended for travelers who want to move beyond typical tourist spots and gain a deeper understanding of local life and Hong Kong society.

Program

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

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What's Included

Professional local guide
Visit to a subdivided flat
Herbal tea at Lui Seng Chun
Visit to a local charity supporting families in Sham Shui Po

What's Not Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

How To Use

Check your mobile voucher via email or the WAUG app.
Present your mobile voucher to the staff at the meeting point.
Valid only on the specified date.

Meeting Point:
Exit D, Prince Edward MTR Station (Inside the station)
Prince Edward, Hong Kong
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Operating Hours:
11:00 AM
2:30 PM

Please check the meeting point and time specified on your voucher before use.Please check the meeting point and time specified on your voucher before use.

※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.