About the Tour

Welcome to Sham Shui Po, a dynamic grassroots district currently changing from the poorest ghetto to a hipster heaven in Hong Kong. Blend in among the folks and see the contrast of old and new lifestyles in the “new Brooklyn”: vibrant open-air bazaars, a grassroots flea market & old trades vs "instagrammable" coffee shops, stylish businesses and art space. Also discover different types of housing in the area and dive deep to understand the suffocating reality that got us trapped. A real in-depth walk!

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what to do / discover / learn from the tour:

Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre 

Visit a community arts hub revitalised from an old factory building 

Mei Ho House 

Travel back to the 1950s at the oldest existing public housing building and see the tough life back in the days 

Old Town Sham Shui Po 

Enter a complete different world full of dynamics: Crowded streets packed with projecting signboards, old trades, local delicacies, and people. 

Ap Liu Street 

Stroll down the vibrant open-air bazaar that is famously known as the Mecca for hobbyists who are into electronics, DIY home project, and second-hands or whatsoever collectibles 

Pei Ho Street Market 

Embrace yourself for an exciting walk into the even busier streets and see locals buy grocery: Live fish, fresh meat, piping hot puns, and more 

Tai Nan Street South 

See the decades-old traditional businesses- a Chinese bakery, a herbal medicine store, and a stall that sells rare expensive ingredients, on a street packed with thrift and cheap. 

Tai Nan Street North 

Enter the “New Brooklyn” and discover the charm and chic of this fast-changing area full of street arts, hipster cafes, fashion boutiques, art spaces, workshops. 

Dystopia on Earth 

A mind-provoking, soul-questioning site that reveals the tough reality local grassroots face 

Back to Basic 

Meet an old handyman who lives a simple, happy life and loves to share tea with everyone from the neighbourhood 

• See the old-time lifestyle in a old residential neighbourhood 
• Learn the immigrant history of contemporary Hong Kong 
• Learn the history of public housing development and see how people lived in public housing back in 1950s 

• Soak in the vibe of old town Sham Shui Po and get a full sense of grassroots living 
• See the busy fresh market and old trades 
• Walk into the “new Brooklyn” and feel the mix and contrast of the new and old 
• Learn about and reflect on the cruel reality of housing issues in Hong Kong 
• Meet an neighbourhood celebrity and share tea with him 

what's included: 

• 100% true stories from real people 
• Positive vibe  
• Flexibility to change our plan for the most fun 

Not included:  

Food tasting