HK · Kowloon · 22.33°N 114.16°E

sham shui po

Old-school HK of street markets, gadget stalls, cha chaan teng and tofu pudding.

Best time
Any time of year, with October to December the most comfortable for walking. The street markets are busiest in the afternoon and evening.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
Fly from KL to Hong Kong (about 4 hours). Sham Shui Po MTR station is on the Tsuen Wan line, about 20 minutes from Central or 10 from TST.
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HK · Kowloonsham shui po22.33°N 114.16°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,Old-school HK of street markets, gadget stalls, cha chaan teng and tofu pudding.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingSham Shui PoHK, Kowloon
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≈ 2,522 km from KL, as the crow flies
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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

One of Kowloon's oldest and most crowded neighbourhoods, and a good look at everyday Hong Kong. The streets are packed with markets for electronics, fabric and beads, and the food is simple, cheap and very good.

Makan

  1. Tofu puddingThe old tofu shops on Pei Ho Street serve silky dau fu fa and pan-fried tofu.Map ↗
  2. Dim sumNo-frills dim sum shops where locals queue for cheung fun and buns.Map ↗
  3. Cha chaan tengOld-school cafés for milk tea, egg sandwiches and noodles with luncheon meat.Map ↗
  4. Street snacksCurry fish balls, siu mai and steamed rice rolls from the hawker stalls.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Apliu StreetA long flea market of second-hand gadgets, cables, old cameras and odd bits of electronics.Map ↗
  2. Golden Computer ArcadeThe classic stop for computer parts, accessories and gaming gear.Map ↗
  3. Fabric and bead streetsKi Lung Street and Yu Chau Street are lined with shops selling cloth, buttons, beads and craft supplies.Map ↗
  4. Mei Ho HouseOne of Hong Kong's first public housing blocks, now a youth hostel with a small museum on life in the estates.Map ↗
  5. Tai Nan StreetA street of leather shops, now mixed with newer cafés and small design shops.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Bring cash. Many of the older stalls and shops don't take cards.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.