Transforming factory buildings into public housing estates is not an unattainable feat in Hong Kong. In fact, there is a unique estate in Chai Wan that has achieved this remarkable transformation. It …
2023
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New TerritoriesHong Kong Public Housing
Lek Yuen Estate in Sha Tin: 1st Public Housing Estate in the District, Embracing a Sustainable Fountain Concept
by aikooosanby aikooosan 12 minutes readIf you’ve been following “Exploring Hong Kong’s Public Housing,” you’ve probably noticed that Lek Yuen Estate in Sha Tin is a frequent subject in our photos. It’s no surprise, as it’s become …
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Hong Kong IslandHong Kong Public Housing
Oldest Hong Kong Public Housing: Model Housing Estate on King’s Road, Over 70 Years of History, Preceding Shek Kip Mei Fire; Enigmatic Fate of Housing Organization
by aikooosanby aikooosan 16 minutes readWhat is the oldest public housing estate in Hong Kong? This question has surely intrigued many. To answer this, one might need to delve deeply into the history of housing development in …
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Hong Kong Public HousingNew Territories
Lung Hang Estate: A Small Housing Estate in Sha Tin Between Local Culture and the Queen
by aikooosanby aikooosan 11 minutes readBefore delving into Lung Hang Estate in Sha Tin, let me first share my impression of it. To be honest, my initial impression of Lung Hang Estate was quite vague. At best, …
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Hong Kong Public HousingKowloon
Tai Hang Tung Estate in Kowloon Tong: A Low-Key and Nostalgic Presence
by aikooosanby aikooosan 7 minutes readCompared to the neighboring “Instagrammable” public housing estate Nam Shan Estate, Tai Hang Tung Estate can be considered a relatively low-key presence. As a child, I often had the misconception that Tai …
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Hong Kong Public HousingNew Territories
Cho Yiu Chuen, Lai King: Hong Kong’s Most Beautiful Public Housing Estate
by aikooosanby aikooosan 9 minutes readCho Yiu Chuen is widely known as the “most beautiful public housing estate” in Hong Kong, and I was eager to visit it. So, on the third day of the Lunar New …
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Hong Kong Public HousingNew Territories
Wah Ming Estate,Fanling – A Very Chinese-Style Shopping Center
by aikooosanby aikooosan 7 minutes readSeeing the bad weather today, every place looks like a fairyland covered with thick fog. This reminds me of my visit to Wah Ming Estate in Fanling earlier, where the weather was …
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Hong Kong Public HousingKowloon
Ngau Chi Wan Choi Wan Estate – Changes and Continuity Over the Years
by aikooosanby aikooosan 7 minutes readLocated in East Kowloon, Choi Wan Estate may not be the largest public housing estate in Hong Kong or have the tallest buildings, but when it comes to the names of its …