Neighbourhood guide

Sham Shui Po

Everyday Hong Kong

Hong Kong

The vibe

Fabric markets, second-hand electronics, cheap dim sum and cafés in former workshops: Sham Shui Po is the working-class district where you meet Hong Kong as locals live it.

Good to know

Several small dim sum spots in the district are listed in the Michelin Guide and remain very affordable.

When to go

Late morning for the markets, evening for street food.

Getting there

MTR to Sham Shui Po (Tsuen Wan Line).

The story

How the neighbourhood came to be

A working-class, industrial district, Sham Shui Po took in waves of migrants from mainland China in the 20th century. Its specialised streets (buttons, leather, beads) still recall the textile industry.

Did you know?

1Ki Lung Street is known as Fabric Street.
2Apliu Street is famous for its open-air electronics market.

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