Nestled between the neighbourhoods of Tin Hau and Causeway Bay, Tai Hang is a quiet enclave of cute and quirky restaurants, cafes and shops mixed in with old-school dai pai dongs, garages and historical shophouses within its small grid of streets. From Tin Hau MTR station, a leisurely stroll along Tung Lo Wan Road or Fire Dragon Path takes you to the start of Wun Sha Street, a former drainage canal — a nullah — that gave Tai Hang its name, which literally means “big water channel” in Chinese (daai6 haang1 大坑). 

Besides being a haven for creatives, hipsters and foodies alike, Tai Hang is best known for its strong sense of community. And we’re not just talking about the Tai Hang fire dragon dance either, when 300 of its residents come together every Mid-Autumn Festival to carry a 67-metre-long dragon made of burning incense sticks. “People are very friendly here and everyone seems to know each other,” says Katie Chan of Chokohood, a chocolate-centric cafe on Tung Lo Wan Road. “For example, when we get takeaway noodles from Bing Kee, they’re more than happy to let us use their bowls to wash and return. This is something I never imagined [would] still happen on Hong Kong Island.” 

Other Tai Hang residents lovingly describe the neighbourhood as a village, a hidden gem and a “secret area” that has retained its charm over the years. As more and more people flock to Tai Hang to soak up its laidback and bohemian vibes, get to know the current faces of Tai Hang and its eclectic community through our latest neighbourhood guide.

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