Hey guys! I’ve been neglecting the blog a bit since I finally have time to catch up on sleep! I never got to recover from jet lag, going basically straight from Hong Kong to Dallas. If you know me, I usually don’t sleep until 1-3am every night, but last week I was K.O.’d by 9pm!
Anywho, this is my first post from Hong Kong. I have several posts I’m planning about where to go and eat, but I couldn’t wait to share these photos from the Choi Hung Estate! The rainbow homes definitely make a stunning, once-in-a-life-time photo backdrop. And yes, I did it for Instagram ;)! Below are some history and tips on how to get to the Choi Hung Estate!
Choi Hung Estate History
Built in 1964, Choi Hung Estate is an old public housing estate in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong government provides these types of subsidized public housing so that low income residents can afford somewhere to live. According to the Economist, Hong Kong has the second highest cost of living in the world.
I read somewhere that these homes were painted like a rainbow to uplift resident spirits. Although many tourists visit here for the Instagram photo opportunity, you’ll see residents playing on the basketball court or just walking around. It is their home after all so be sure to respect the area!
How to get to the Choi Hung Estate Car Park
So how to get to the Choi Hung Estate? We Google’d “Choi Hung Estate” and took the subway there using those directions – it was super easy! Take the MTR to Choi Hung station on the Kwun Tong line, then take exits C3 or C4.
Google Maps will lead you to the very center of Choi Hung Estate, which is actually an entire complex of homes of about 11 or so buildings, instead of this famous basketball court. We walked around for 30 minutes trying to find the basketball court so we finally just asked someone.
Tina’s Tip: Well, the basketball court was much easier and closer than we thought. As soon as you enter the Estate grounds, look to your left and and look for the car park / parking lot – the basketball court is above this structure! Walk up a few levels and you’ll find yourself right in this magical court! Now snap away!
About the dress
So if you’re here to find out about this floral dress, no worries, I’ve also got you covered! This yellow, floral number is under $100 and I love the high-low hemline. It splits at the middle when you walk and creates so much movement. There is a yellow lining underneath that hits my mid-thighs. I wish the lining matched the dress better – the yellow shade is slightly off but isn’t too noticeable.
Since this floral dress is lightweight and airy, it’s perfect for summer, especially for the hot and humid weather in Hong Kong. It runs true to size and the adjustable straps help make the dress more fitted. I wore this dress with pasties and I would recommend that you do too or go braless. It might be slightly tight for my busty ladies hehe.
That’s all I have for now for the Choi Hung Estate. Let me know if there’s anything specific you want me to post about Hong Kong!
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Oh wow, these are truly stunning shots! Love this pretty maxi too. Can’t wait to see the rest from your trip! XO
Shauna
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Love these photos, Tina! The backdrop is amazing.
Such a beautiful dress! Have fun in HK!
xo, Jane
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Lovely dress. It reminds me of summer.
Mich x
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Your dress is so stunning! I love this gorgeous look, Tina!
Julia・Little Miss Haute Couture
Such a fun travel guide!
Xo, Elizabeth
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You look gorgeous as always babe!!
xo-Nina
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These photos are absolutely beautiful! I would love to go to Hong Kong some day and will go there for sure!
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Such a pretty dress! I love your look!
Dora http://www.BangsBang.com
Beautiful look, Tina!! Stunning shots!
Adi xx
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It definitely makes a gorgeous backdrop, but I like the history and information you provided too! Love your dress and the high low hem!
Amy Ann
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The photos are gorgeous!. Your dress is stunning; I just love the high low hem on it. I would love to go to Hong Kong one day. Looks like a great place.
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gorgeous photos and i love that dress!
kileen
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Amazing pics my dear. I am so in love with your Fab dress
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Wow, it looks beautiful there. And I love the dress, you look like a pretty flower fairy!
Madame X
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I hope you enjoyed your vacay in HK! I would love to do some photo shoots in Hong Kong again, because it is such an interesting place! And the food is good too haha!
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Suchhhh a beautiful dress 😀
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You look gorgeous!
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Beside those from Scandanavian countries, I think that is the chicest low-cost housing I’ve seen. I love that it is colorful 🙂
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I am loving your outfit Tina and Hongkong is so beautiful babe…. xx, Neha
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Your floral dress is beautiful, I love it! Looks really flattering on you. The dress just reminds me of summer which I’m desperately waiting for. Lots of Love
xx Simone
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Love the dress! You look stunning!
xx
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Ok, this post is WOW! the location is amazing and you picked the perfect dress for the photos. Colors match so well!!
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Well, I definitely learned something new; I had no idea that Hong Kong was the second most expensive place to live in the WORLD, wow, that’s crazy! I think it’s so nice that they painted the estate in rainbow to lift their spirits. I grew up in the Bronx borough of NYC and it’s sad to say, but if this was done to to any of the housing projects, they’d be graffiti all over it. To see that there doesn’t seem to be any indication of that, shows that they appreciate their residence. Your photos came out beautiful and it certainly made for the perfect backdrop. I hope you’re able to get back into the groove of your sleeping pattern, I can only imagine how off you must feel. Thanks for sharing and I hope you’re having a great week so far!
XO,
Jalisa
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That dress is just perfect, I love it!
XO Bella, http://nouw.com/bellss
Ahh wow this looks so so beaut!!
Alya / moorizzla xx
Hong Kong sounds so amazing! Also loving this dress on you!! The color, print, and silhouette could not be any more perfect.
Annessa
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That dress is so gorgeous! Love the yellow shade and that print is divine. Would love to visit Hong Kong one day!! Xx
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I love these photos so much! And your floral dress is gorgeous.
New follower of your blog right here 🙂
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Your dress looks awesome in this location! I love that it matches that building and the tennis court
xo
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These pictures are beautiful Tina. And your dress is so pretty! Yellow is a beautiful color on you and I love the floral print. I had no idea that Hong Kong was the second most expensive place to live. Crazy. It’s so nice that they painted the housing and basketball courts in bright cheerful colors, over here public housing looks nothing like that. Sadly, lots of graffiti. Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to see more.
xo, Jackie
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I love the dress, it’s such a beautiful color! You look great in it 🙂
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These photos are beautiful! Such a gorgeous location and I love your dress! My boyfriend is in Hong Kong right now and I’m so jealous!
Bella x
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Gorgeous photos! Absolutely love the high-low cut of the dress, and the color is such a beautiful shade of yellow!
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That looks gorgeous!! I love your outfit, especially those shoes! Excited to see more of your Hong Kong pics!
Jamie
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Tina, this looks straight out of a magazine! Everything is so beautiful!
and thank you for the kind words about my new site-I do recommend her she was really great!
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Wrap dresses are so pretty! Love this sunny yellow color and the vibrant floral print in yours!
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Omg how gorgeous are these photos?! Love the background! This dress is stunning too! Love the bright print!
<3 Shannon
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Hong Kong is def. on my list of places I’d love to travel too! Such beautiful photos and that dress is a dream on you! I love the high low cut and yellow looks so pretty on you!
xo, Jennifer
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You look beautiful! I love this dress
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Such a lovely backdrop hun, the yellow is so fresh and pretty! Sometimes you go to go to the right places to get that Insta shot 😉 Can’t wait to read more HK posts xx
What a chic dress, Tina <3
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Welcome back and I really hate jet lags as well! So hard to accommodate, hehe. As for your pictures, I adore the ones you took in Choi Hung and the dress you wore was ravishing! Can’t wait to see more! Wishing you a lovely weekend. xx
Andreea,
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I like your photos and dress!…
Hi Tina,
Is it possible to go to the rooftop of Choi Hung Estate? Thanks
I like your spring design its looking style and cool.