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Kowloon Free Tour: Uncover Hidden Stories and Socioeconomic Realities of Hong Kong
4.8
214 Ratings
Prince Edward Station
Uncover the concealed stories and socioeconomic realities of Hong Kong on our Kowloon Free Tour. Visit wet markets, explore wealth disparities, and see how low-income families survive in this vibrant metropolis.
Uncover the concealed stories and socioeconomic realities of Hong Kong on our Kowloon Free Tour. Visit wet markets, explore wealth disparities, and see how low-income families survive in this vibrant metropolis.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- MTR Prince Edward Station - Discover why Hong Kong’s housing is among the world’s least affordable and consider the solvability of this issue amidst high prices and limited space.
- Portland Street - Observe the architectural transformation from traditional four-story buildings to modern 30-story skyscrapers that encapsulate Hong Kong’s housing…
- MTR Prince Edward Station - Discover why Hong Kong’s housing is among the world’s least affordable and consider the solvability of this issue amidst high prices and limited space.
- Portland Street - Observe the architectural transformation from traditional four-story buildings to modern 30-story skyscrapers that encapsulate Hong Kong’s housing evolution.
- Cedar Street - Experience the stark reality of a subdivided unit, offering a personal perspective on the city’s pressing housing crisis.
- Lui Seng Chun - Sample herbal tea while hearing our guide’s firsthand account of tackling daily housing challenges in Hong Kong.
- Lai Chi Kok Road & Boundary Street - Uncover hidden subdivided flats while learning about the range of subdivided housing in Hong Kong.
- Hai Tan Street - Examine how Hong Kong maintains a low tax rate through land sales in the midst of gentrification and its effects on public finance.
- Sham Shui Po - Tour finishes at Sham Shui Po MTR Station
What's Included
- Local guide
- Local guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Uncover the naked truth behind the glittering facade of Hong Kong on Dark Side of Hong Kong Tour. Unlike any other tours in the market, this unique experience brings you face to face with the concealed stories of this vibrant metropolis.
Join us on a journey to see Hong Kong in a more realistic light and gain a deeper understanding of the true stories of…
Uncover the naked truth behind the glittering facade of Hong Kong on Dark Side of Hong Kong Tour. Unlike any other tours in the market, this unique experience brings you face to face with the concealed stories of this vibrant metropolis.
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.
- Learn more about the wealth disparities of Hong Kong
- Visit a REAL subdivided unit and see how low-income families survive in this city
Location
Prince Edward Station
Nathan Road
Prince Edward MTR Station Exit D - Concourse Level (INSIDE the station)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(214 Ratings)
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Suchiiiiii
Dec 2, 2024
It was a wonderful experience that you wouldn't find on a sightseeing trip. It had all the enthusiasm, interest and knowledge of the travellers and tour guides who took part. - It's a unique content.
Travellers also had an opportunity to learn and think about the reality of Hong Kong. Because I felt it was important to add that element to a tourist trip. The guide's explanations are also great because of his knowledge and enthusiasm for communicating. However, since it is in English, it is better to bring a translation app.
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Debbieri9974yf
Nov 29, 2024
Dark side of Hong Kong - Great insights in life for people in Hong Kong when on an average wage. High cost of property can reduce people to sharing tiny spaces.
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I5115rolindak
Nov 28, 2024
Hongkong behind the bubble - The trip was an eyeopener. Of course we had heard about the terrible housing conditions for a big part of the residents, but to actually experience it; the heat, humidity and claustrophobic spaces in which people survive for years on end made us lost for words.
So it was not a beautiful trip, we did not laugh a lot but it was very, very interesting and gave us a more detailed view of Hongkong.
Thanks to our guide Frenkie who knew so much and gave us much to think about!
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Richard_d
Nov 17, 2024
A very informative tour. - You are shown an example of a caged home, but are not touring through those occupied, like a zoo. The guide packs in a lot data, information, and reasons for the situation to give you an overall picture of the problem. Take notes if you really want to retain the information and understand the dilemma from all sides. They sell a great photo book by Benny Lam, in the small NGO, that doesn't seem to be available anywhere else.
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Tour808318
Nov 11, 2024
Deep in thought - I sort of have an idea of what I'm going to see and hear by reading some reviews, and I was sure the content will be something I'm interested to learn.
Many thanks to our guide Issac who keeps these knowledge and figures in head and was very good at story telling, the actual content turned out to be more educational and thought-provoking than expected.
As much as how it's difficult to put into words, I somewhat hope I could recall how I felt during the tour while live on.
If you care about society issue and are interested to explore deeper side of Hong Kong city, it'll for sure add depth to your journey.
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237hesterg
Nov 10, 2024
Must do for tourist and locals - The tour is an eye opener, and a must do for tourist but definitely also for locals. Guide Isaac is great and told us lots of details about life in this part of Hong Kong.
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Giovannibelo
Nov 7, 2024
Please do it! - Eye-opening experience! The tour really shows you the reality of what happens on the other side of Hong Kong's success. I truly recommend it - the organizers are outstanding and it really feels like an investment to my knowledge.
Thank you for organizing this!
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Abdullah
Oct 25, 2024
Good - Really eye opening. I learned a lot of unexpected things about Hong Kong. It makes you appreciate the country even more. The host was super knowledgeable and funny. Recommend
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Albertojpeligro
Oct 15, 2024
Really great tour to see more of Hong Kong - My guide Isaac was great. The walking tour takes about 2 hours and you learn about living conditions and different neighborhoods in Hong Kong while visiting some landmarks and seeing some interesting buildings and neighborhoods. Highly recommend.
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Wander438547
Nov 18, 2024
Light on information, history, sociology or dark side stories - The dark side walking tour was okay. There really wasn’t that much too it- not any depth of knowledge about Hing Kong and its dark side.
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