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Sham Shui Po

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Travelers should comply with Hong Kong entry requirements, especially regarding dual Chinese‑British nationality, e‑cigarettes and illegal drugs such as CBD, as highlighted in the latest advisory (2026‑04‑01).

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Sham Shui Po month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sham Shui Po are typically March, November and December, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), January the coldest (average low 13°C), and August the wettest (about 410 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January18.612.9397.8
February19.413.7467.5
March22.117.1967.4
April24.820.51688.2
May27.223.72698.5
June28.825.73938.6
July29.826.329910.2
August29.425.74108.7
September29.225.03029.1
October27.022.01748.8
November24.018.4888.1
December20.113.5198.1

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Previously

  1. Documented history · 1955

    The discovery in 1955 of the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb indicates that as early as 2,000 years ago, there were Chinese people settled in what is now Sham Shui Po.

  2. Documented history · 1911

    At the time of the 1911 census, the population of Sham Shui Po was 1,577.

  3. Documented history · 1941

    An account of life by a British POW has been published as The Hard Way: Surviving Shamshuipo POW Camp 1941–45 by Victor Stanley Ebbage (Spellmount, 2011).

  4. Discovery of Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb

    In 1955 the Han tomb was discovered, showing settlement in the area 2,000 years ago.

  5. 1911 Census

    Population of Sham Shui Po recorded as 1,577 (1,028 males) at the time of the 1911 census.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Ladies World Snooker champion Ng On-yee grew up in the area

    and learned the game at her father's snooker hall there.

  • Ng On-yee

    Ladies World Snooker champion who grew up in Sham Shui Po and learned the game at her father's snooker hall.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Sham Shui Po yet.

Local business and employers

  • Golden Computer Centre

    One of Hong Kong’s cheapest places to buy PCs and accessories; three‑floor IT shopping mall in Sham Shui Po.

  • Apliu Street Market

    Open‑air market famous for electronics, second‑hand goods and hobbyist equipment.

  • Dragon Centre

    Nine‑storey shopping centre that was the largest in West Kowloon until the opening of Elements.

  • Ki Lung Street Fresh Food Market

    Rebuilt in the early 1990s with air‑conditioning; known for cheap fresh produce.

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Sham Shui Po at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb

    Ancient tomb discovered in 1955, evidence of early settlement.

  • Lui Seng Chun

    Historic building in Sham Shui Po, now a heritage site.

  • North Kowloon Magistracy

    Historic government building, formerly used by SCAD as a campus (2010‑2020).

  • Sam Tai Tsz Temple and Pak Tai Temple Complex

    Traditional temples located in Sham Shui Po.

  • Sham Shui Po Public Library

    Public library housed in the Sham Shui Po Leisure and Cultural Building.

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01 · Overview

Sham Shui Po, in brief

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02 · History

How Sham Shui Po took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Sham Shui Po

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Sham Shui Po

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Sham Shui Po

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Sham Shui Po

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Sham Shui Po

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08 · Questions

Questions about Sham Shui Po

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sham Shui Po

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Sham Shui Po located and what are its coordinates?

Sham Shui Po is situated in Hong Kong at geographic coordinates 22.3302, 114.1595 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Sham Shui Po?

Sham Shui Po has a recorded population of approximately 431,090 and observes the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone (HKD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Sham Shui Po?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Sham Shui Po include zh-HK, yue, zh, en, and the circulating currency is HKD.

04 · Q&A

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