DARK SIDE OF HONG KONG

• - Uncover why Hong Kong is ranked the world's #1 least affordable city and see how a typical 500 sq ft apartment is subdivided into five 100 sq ft units.
• - Explore how post-war population growth, a low-tax capitalistic economic model, and scarce land supply created a perfect storm for Hong Kong's housing crisis.
• - Step inside a 100 sq ft subdivided flat where the kitchen, bed, and living space for a minimum-wage family, and see a caged home designed for a single resident.
• - Hear our guide's firsthand account of navigating housing in the world's toughest property market.
• - Glimpse the hidden underworld in Sham Shui Po’s backstreets and learn about the illicit ties between the drug and sex trades.
• - Witness the stark contrast of new USD$ 1.5 million apartments standing side-by-side with a dense cluster of subdivided units and caged homes.
• - Ascend to a rooftop in central Sham Shui Po to explore the hidden slums and witness the Hong Kong they don't put on postcards.
• - Visit SoCo, a charity with 50 years of history advocating for the marginalized, and discuss solutions for the city’s future.

While Hong Kong dazzles with its iconic skyline and world-famous attractions, the reality for 1.5 million residents living in poverty is a stark contrast. This tour takes you beyond the tourist hotspots and into the heart of Sham Shui Po, one of the city’s poorest districts, for a true look at Hong Kong’s hidden side.

Begin by meeting a local real estate agent who explains why Hong Kong is ranked the world’s least affordable city. See how a typical 500 sq ft apartment is subdivided into five tiny units, and learn how capitalism, population growth, and land scarcity have fueled the housing crisis.

Step inside a 100 sq ft subdivided flat, where a family lives, cooks, and sleeps in a single cramped space. Experience the reality of caged homes—metal enclosures that serve as entire living quarters for single residents on minimum wage.

Wander the backstreets of Sham Shui Po, uncovering the area’s underworld and witnessing the sharp divide between luxury apartments and dense clusters of subdivided flats. Ascend to a rooftop slum for a rare view of Hong Kong’s most hidden dwellings.

Finally, visit SoCo, a local charity that has been advocating for the city’s marginalized communities for over 50 years. Engage in a meaningful discussion about the challenges and possible solutions for Hong Kong’s future, and leave with a deeper understanding of the city’s true stories.