Sham Shui Po District

Sham Shui Po is an administrative area in western Kowloon that contains street markets, traditional shops, and residential buildings throughout its neighborhoods. The district is characterized by a mix of older structures and modern housing complexes that stand close together.

The area sheltered Vietnamese refugees during the 1970s and later underwent major changes through public housing programs. Several fires during that period accelerated its development into a modern residential area with government housing.

Local temples and street food stalls line the neighborhoods where residents shop and gather for meals daily. The mix of old shops and newer buildings shapes how people move through and use these crowded streets.

Several railway lines connect this area to other parts of Hong Kong, and buses run frequently through the neighborhood. Visitors can easily explore on foot, and most major destinations are close together.

Apliu Street hosts a flea market with electronics parts, used gadgets, and tools that draw tech enthusiasts. Collectors and people hunting for vintage electronics find goods from different eras displayed together.

Location: Hong Kong

Shares border with: Kwai Tsing District, Yau Tsim Mong District, Kowloon City District, Sha Tin District

Website: http://districtcouncils.gov.hk/ssp/english/welcome.htm

GPS coordinates: 22.33070,114.16200

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:03