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Hong Kong: The Dark Side of the City Walking Tour

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Hong Kong: The Dark Side of the City Walking Tour
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Top rated
4.7097416 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.7097416 out of 5 stars
503 reviews

Uncover the dark truth behind the glittering facade of Hong Kong on this Kowloon tour. Join this unique experience that brings you face-to-face with the concealed stories of this vibrant metropolis.

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Duration 2 hours
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Max – Germany

Summer was a great guide. Learned a lot about the „dark“ side of Hong Kong. A lot of insides and background information. Thanks for the great tour!

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Yuliia – Ukraine

Summer was an amazing guide! Glad they’re doing that, Hong Kong is an incredible city and it’s good to learn about it from all sides possible, even though some of them are not that shiny and positive

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Playing Field Road near Prince Edward MTR Station Exit D

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    Secret stop

    Visit (10 minutes)

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    Mong Kok

    Visit (10 minutes)

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    Sham Shui Po

    Visit (10 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    北河街街市及熟食中心

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • The Stark Contrast of Urban Life: Tour a 10-Square-Meter Home Housing a Family
  • Witness a city that thrives on capitalism & every square inch is precious
  • See the Realities in a District Struggling with Poverty, Vice, & Gentrification

Full description

While Hong Kong is known as a thriving international finance center, visitors are often only shown the bright side of the city, with popular attractions like The Peak, Victoria Harbour, and Big Buddha taking center stage. But what about the 1.5 million people living in poverty, making Hong Kong one of the most unequal places on earth?

Our tour delves into the heart of Hong Kong’s capitalist system, giving you a first-hand look at the grim reality many of its citizens face. You’ll visit a subdivided unit in one of the city’s poorest districts, providing a stark contrast to the economic prosperity that seems so abundant.

Join us on a journey to see Hong Kong in a more realistic light and gain a deeper understanding of the true stories of its people. Sign up now for a thought-provoking and eye-opening tour.

Tour Highlights:
Skyrocketing Costs, Shrinking Spaces: Reveal the truth of Hong Kong's notorious housing crisis.

Micro-Living, Mega-Impact: Experience first-hand the reality of living in a 10 square meter subdivided unit and the inhumane cage houses, a cage for people!

The Hidden Layers: discover different kinds of extreme dwellings along the street which you may not notice yourself.

The Dark Side: Gentrification unfolds in the midst of the city's most impoverished district, an area grappling with prostitution, drug, and gang.

The Inconvenient Truth: Examining Hong Kong's Public Finances and the Correlation Between Its Tax Haven Status and Housing Prices.

Includes

  • Professional local guide
  • Booking fee
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food and beverages

Meeting point

Important Notice: Prince Edward MTR Station Exit D (INSIDE the Station)

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  • Please note that in order to tell the story, this tour will be going to the poor area of town. If you do not seek knowledge into the darker side of Hong Kong, then this is not the right tour for you.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved
  • This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 503 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Max – GermanyMay 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Summer was a great guide. Learned a lot about the „dark“ side of Hong Kong. A lot of insides and background information. Thanks for the great tour!
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Yuliia – UkraineApril 30, 2025 – Verified booking
Summer was an amazing guide! Glad they’re doing that, Hong Kong is an incredible city and it’s good to learn about it from all sides possible, even though some of them are not that shiny and positive
G
Gursimran – United KingdomApril 22, 2025 – Verified booking
I really loved it. Our guide was very knowledgeable and imparted some good insights.

Product ID: 142404

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