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Hong Kong Signature Tours - Wander through Hong Kong's iconic public housing estates!
Public housing estates can be found in nearly every district. The densely packed building designs not only bear witness to the city's evolving history, but also hold cherished memories of citizens from various generations. Join us to uncover the extraordinary within the ordinary at the following distinctive public housing estates located along the MTR lines.
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Choi Hung Estate
- Choi Hung Estate, with a history of over 60 years, is one of the oldest public housing estates in Hong Kong. With its colourful exterior walls and basketball court, it has become a popular photo spot for both tourists and locals. Inside the estate, there are several shops that have been operating for over half a century, giving the place a strong human touch.
Getting there: Choi Hung Station Exit C4
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Nam Shan Estate
- Nam Shan Estate is famous for its unique colourful external walls painted in several shades of green. Together with a lower central roofed area and the tri-coloured climbing arches in its roof-top park, the multi-storey buildings of the estate offer special compositions for the camera lens.
Getting there: a 3-minute walk from Shek Kip Mei Station Exit C
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Montane Mansion
- The Montane Mansion, commonly known as the “Monster Building”, consists of five connecting buildings which form an E-shaped architecture complex. Standing at the centre of the densely packed buildings, you will feel like you’re being swallowed up by a monster, making it a popular filming location for Hollywood blockbusters.
Getting there: a 7-minute walk from Quarry Bay Station Exit A or Tai Koo Station Exit B
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Lok Wah South Estate
- Constructed in the 1980s, the Lok Wah South Estate incorporates elements of Chinese architecture in its design, such as Chinese calligraphy carvings on signage, traditional lattice brickwork, and black wooden pavilions. On the top floor of the parking lot, there is a hidden photo spot – a blue-hued "Time Tunnel".
Getting there: a 14-minute walk from Ngau Tau Kok Station Exit B2
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The travel information is provided in collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board.