Choi Hung Estate
Choi Hung Estate is one of Hong Kong's earliest public housing estates, located in Kowloon. Beside Choi Hung MTR Station, the estate lives up to its name: its exterior walls are brightly coloured and…
Choi Hung Estate, Hong Kong · Wpcpey · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- Exit C4 of Choi Hung MTR Station
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2595. Open in Google Maps
About Choi Hung Estate
Choi Hung Estate is one of Hong Kong's earliest public housing estates, located in Kowloon. Beside Choi Hung MTR Station, the estate lives up to its name: its exterior walls are brightly coloured and neatly arranged, like a rainbow. Thanks to its distinctive design, it won a Hong Kong architectural award, the Silver Medal of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects in 1965. Together with its lively basketball courts and the everyday atmosphere of its residents, it makes a striking scene. In recent years, Choi Hung Estate has become a popular photo spot for many young people.
Tips from the guidebook
- Please avoid excessive photo-taking or boisterous behaviour that disrupts the daily lives of local residents.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Choi Hung Estate cost?
Admission to Choi Hung Estate is Free, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Choi Hung Estate?
Choi Hung Estate is open Open all day.
How do I get to Choi Hung Estate?
Exit C4 of Choi Hung MTR Station
How long should I spend at Choi Hung Estate?
Plan on 1–2 hours for Choi Hung Estate.
Where is Choi Hung Estate?
Choi Hung Estate is in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, in the South China of China. Choi Hung Estate, Ngau Chi Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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