5 best spots for street art in Hong Kong

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5 best spots for street art in Hong Kong

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Mary Ann Haslam

20 June 2022

Hong Kong is home to some iconic street art – visitors just have to know exactly where to look

5 best spots for street art in Hong Kong

With its looming skyscrapers, glittering harbour and sprawling countryside, it’s little wonder Hong Kong’s wealth of diverse experiences attract all types of travellers. And now more than ever, art enthusiasts can revel in the city’s world-class arts scene, which spans from vast cultural hubs to famous festivals and modern street art – so be sure to tell your clients to have their cameras at the ready because they will no doubt find inspiration at every turn. Here are the five best spots in Hong Kong for clients to spot spectacular street art.

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1. Art Lane

A stroll towards Sai Ying Pun in the Western District will brighten anyone’s day – literally – as large-scale murals depicting bold, colourful scenes vie for attention. Some nine talented local and international artists have come together to paint the facades of various buildings in this district, dubbed “mural village”. This is one place in which to definitely get lost and allow the undulating shades to take you on a fantastical rainbow journey.

2. Hollywood Road G.O.D. Store

No street art tour will be complete without a stop at this location, considered one of the most photographed walls in the city. Portraying rows of traditional Hong Kong-style townhouses against an azure backdrop, local artist Alex Croft was originally commissioned to complete the piece for lifestyle brand G.O.D.’s store in 2012. Since then it has drawn huge crowds of art aficionados and Instagrammers who are keen to show the social media world that they’ve visited one of the hottest spots in town.

3. Elgin Street

This beautiful mural is a little more low-key but no less impactful compared to the others. Commissioned by local charity Feeding Hong Kong as part of a food waste campaign, British urban artist Dan Kitchener aka DANK and New Zealand native Charles Williams, known for his murals of endemic birds, worked together to create the gritty piece. It depicts a busy, rainy evening scene in the city, with one of Williams’ famous birds in the foreground perched on a giant lotus flower and underneath it a message to “reduce food waste”.

4. PMQ

The home of Hong Kong’s gifted artists and designers, PMQ started life in 1951 as Police Married Quarters. Today, visitors will find a multitude of exhibitions and workshops that offer fascinating, year-round insight into the city’s thriving creative arts scene. Leading artists have also made their mark on the area by decorating around 20 staircases in a riot of colours and scenes, from koi fish in a pond to waterfalls and butterflies – all inspired by tales of Hong Kong life. The works are collectively entitled Hong Kong on Steps.

5. West Kowloon

Around mid-morning, after the morning biddings have taken place and before the market opens to the public, is the best time to visit the Yau Ma Tei fruit market – to view the mahjong-playing locals and personified apples, orange and pineapples painted on the store shutters. Nearby and also in West Kowloon, visitors can walk up the stairs connecting Public Square Street and Nathan Road. Why? They’re painted with a 2D flower garden featuring purple tulips, yellow sunflowers and red roses and a perfect spot for photography enthusiasts.

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