Sham Shui Po
8.8Friend Score / 10$
Known forsham shui postreet foodcheap eatsapliu street
Kowloon's most rewarding cheap-eats-and-street-markets district: Apliu Street's flea-market electronics, the Golden Computer Arcade (10am-8pm daily), fabric and leather streets, and an outrageous density of famous noodle, tofu-dessert, and dim sum institutions. Real, unpolished, and one of the poorest districts in the city — go with curiosity and respect, and eat everything.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | $ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Sham Shui Po station (Tsuen Wan Line) — Exit A2 for Apliu Street, C2 for the food streets |
| Time needed | 3-5 hours |
| Best time to go | Afternoon into evening; Apliu Street stalls run roughly midday to 8pm-ish |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.8/10- Value9.0
- iconic6.5
- Freshness9.2
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity9.5
- Accessibility9.5
Frequently asked questions
- Can I buy cheap electronics on Apliu Street?
- Yes, but know what you're buying: it's brilliant for cables, adapters, tools, radios, vintage audio, and oddities, less so for big-ticket new items where you should test before paying. Haggling a little is normal; no receipts, no returns is the working assumption.
- Is the Golden Computer Arcade still worth visiting?
- Yes — it runs daily 10am-8pm on Fuk Wa Street and remains the place for PC parts, peripherals, and games at keen prices. Compare a couple of shops before buying, and know that warranty terms vary stall to stall.
- What is Sham Shui Po famous for?
- Street markets and street food. Apliu Street is a legendary open-air flea market for electronics, gadgets, and general treasure-hunting junk, and the surrounding blocks hold some of Hong Kong's most loved cheap eats — from Michelin-listed noodle shops to old tofu-pudding houses.
- What should I eat in Sham Shui Po?
- The hit list: wonton and shrimp-roe noodles, tofu pudding at the old dessert institutions, rice rolls (cheung fun), and dim sum — there's a Tim Ho Wan branch here plus better-value local teahouses. Nothing on the list should cost more than about HK$60.
- How do I combine Sham Shui Po with other sights?
- It's two MTR stops from Mong Kok on the Tsuen Wan Line, so the classic Kowloon day is Sham Shui Po in the afternoon, Mong Kok's markets after dark. Wear comfortable shoes and arrive hungry.
- Is Sham Shui Po safe?
- Yes. It's one of Hong Kong's lowest-income districts and looks rough around the edges, but street crime is rare — treat it like anywhere crowded and mind your phone in the market crush. Be discreet photographing people; residents live their whole lives on these streets.
- What time does Apliu Street market open?
- Stalls generally trade from around 11am-noon until about 8pm, with the street fully pedestrianised from midday. Mid-afternoon onward is when it's in full swing.
- Where is the fabric and leather market?
- Yu Chau Street, Ki Lung Street, and Tai Nan Street are the ribbon, button, bead, fabric, and leather-craft streets — a magnet for designers and hobbyists. Tai Nan Street has also sprouted craft coffee shops and leather workshops, which makes a good break stop.
Nearby in Ask Hong Kong
- Tim Ho Wan (Sham Shui Po)Restaurant0.09 km · 1 min walk
- Le Rêveur Café & BistroCafé0.96 km · 12 min walk
- Kam Wah CaféCafé1.05 km · 13 min walk
- Mong Kok Flower MarketAttraction1.17 km · 15 min walk
- Mong KokNeighborhood1.47 km · 18 min walk
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