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The forgotten: The poor side of hong kong

Hong Kong is known for its wealth gap. One-fifth of Hongkongers live in poverty. Homelessness is on the rise in Hong Kong.

Where do people go if they want to get legal drugs (Methadone)? Where do the poor go if they run out of money? Where do the poor go if they get sick? Where do the poor go if they want to have a hair cut? 
 

In the 3 hours tour, I will show you how the poor people make a living and where the homeless people stay. From globalisation to government policy, some hong kongers struggle to make ends meet. By the end of the tour, you will understand the difference between the rooftop house, subdivided flats, coffin house and cage house.

Strongly suggest visitors to come, and discover the other side of Hong Kong.


Meeting Point: We will meet at Sham Shui Po MTR Exit D2 (Kweilin Street).

 

Route: 

  1. Heritage of Mei Ho House
  2. Secret “red light”
  3. Flea market (the poor people market)
  4. Sham Shui Po Public Dispensary
  5. The “home” of the street sleepers
  6. Herbal Tea Shop
  7. Old Chinese House  - Tong lau  
  8. Chinese Clinic 
  9. Traditional Pawn Shop 
  10. Traditional Barber Shop
The tour lasts 3 hours
Available in English

Christina
Guide: Christina
Guiding since 2022
I was born and raised in Hong Kong. I am a licensed tour guide and a solo traveller who explored over 20 countries. I lived in South America for a year, and studied in Europe for a year. I have a Sociology degree. When I have been to a new country, the local tour guide showed me the local side of the place. I hope I can be your guide to show your the hidden side of HK. Welcome to HK!

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The forgotten: The poor side of hong kong




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