Points of Interest
Wah Fu (II) Estate
Wah Fu (I) Estate Market
Wah San House is one of the six buildings in Wah Fu (II) Estate.
Its architectural design – two juxtaposed towers, with a hollow galleried plan – is said to foster a sense of community. Regardless of the lack of privacy, residents are used to opening their doors and welcome their neighbours. Unfortunately, this is not only a breeding ground for social kinship, but also for crimes.
Being the first public housing estate with a self-contained community, residents in Wah Fu Estate enjoy great convenience from the Wah Fu Market. Their shopping spree does not end with a full basket of fresh groceries and daily necessities, but the chitchat with shopkeepers is a vital part of their everyday shopping experience. Most of these stores are small-scale self-owned businesses so it is unsurprising for shoppers to witness the changes handing down from generation to generation.
Chi Fu Landmark
Chi Fu Landmark is a comprehensive shopping complex for their residents, ranging from small grocery shops to supermarkets, small-scale self-owned food outlets to large-scale chain restaurants and coffee shops. It is the only shopping centre in Chi Fu Fa Yuen.
Wah Fu Café & Silver Café
Two of the very few historical remnants found in Hong Kong where tourists can enjoy a genuine daily-life experience handed down generations. Apart from stuffing your tummy with traditional delicacies and fulfilling your eyeballs with nostalgic decor, the culture in these cafés can also warm a lot of hectic souls. Not only will the social interactions among owners and customers surprise you if you are a frequent diner in fast food chain stores, but the sense of community can also be reinforced in Silver Café, through the $12 “helping meals” for the ones in need.
Deities Street
Close to Waterfall Bay is Deities Street. Hundreds of abandoned porcelain god statues were unintentionally accumulated there.
The Pillbox remained at Waterfall Bay, though there are graffiti on the walls.
Pillbox
The Pillbox at Waterfall Bay was built in the late 1930s. Together with Jubilee Battery at Telegraph Bay, both played the role to protect Hong Kong from Japanese invasion. Jubilee Battery was destroyed by the British Army in 1941 while the Pillbox remained. No proper access to the Pillbox. Dangerous during high tides.
Waterfall Bay Park
Waterfall Bay was a well-known port during the 19th century, for European vessels to refill freshwater before their journey sailing to Canton. However, the stream is reduced upon construction of Pokfulam Reservoir. Ruins of pillbox and Lyon Light Shelter, constructed for the Battle of Hong Kong, can be found near the Waterfall. Apart from the historical value, the Waterfall Bay Park also serves as a green belt to the community, with spectacular view of the Lamma Island on a clear day. Regrettably, access to the Waterfall Bay is now prohibited to avoid further accidents there.