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Shek Kip Mei, originally known as Shek Kap Mei, [citation needed] is an area in New Kowloon, to the northeast of the Kowloon Peninsula of Hong Kong. It borders Sham Shui Po and Kowloon Tong. History. The 1953 Shek Kip Mei fire. Shek Kip Mei Estate (foreground) in 2006.
Traditional wet markets, hip industrial buildings, here's why you need to pay Shek Kip Mei a visit.
Jun 8, 2021 · Shek Kip Mei blossomed from an industrial hub into a quaint neighbourhood dotted with cafés, galleries, workshops, and colourful backdrops for street photography. Follow our neighbourhood guide to find out what to do in Shek Kip Mei and where to get your creative juices flowing.
Feb 8, 2021 · This is a travel guide for Shek Kip Mei in Hong Kong. Learn about its history and how to make the most of your time with this in-depth guide.
Dec 21, 2023 · 70 years ago this Christmas, Hong Kong changed forever. It was around 9:30pm on the evening of December 25 when a bucket of molten rubber was accidentally knocked over in the shantytown of Shek Kip Mei. Fire quickly spread through the wooden huts and rudimentary buildings of this vast squatter settlement.
Shek Kip Mei Estate is the first public housing estate in Hong Kong. [ 1 ] It is located in Sham Shui Po and is under the management of the Hong Kong Housing Authority. The estate was constructed as a result of a fire in Shek Kip Mei in 1953, to settle the families of inhabitants in the squats over the hill who lost their homes in ...
Located on Mission Hill in Shek Kip Mei, the Ex-Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir is a Romanesque cistern featuring granite piers, red brick arches, and concrete cove ceilings. With a storage capacity of 9,900 cubic metres, it was built in 1904 to service residents of Kowloon Tong, Sham Shui Po, and Tai Hang Tung.
