Where to Find Street Arts in Hong Kong That are Insta-Worthy Backdrops

Bursting with colors and patterns, street art has become an essential part of a city as it reflects creativity and freedom. The street art scene in Hong Kong is undeniably eclectic and lively, thanks to HKwalls, a non-profit arts organisation that celebrates arts and creativity. They offer opportunities for local and international artists who love to showcase their talent and artistic ability through street culture and public arts.

In this article, we’ve scoured Hong Kong to find mesmerising street arts that will capture your attention.

Sai Kung 

This street art in Hong Kong is created by one of HKWalls’ participants (@lunaciety) in the Youth Mentorship Programme. Seen on the wall of Sai Kung District Community Centre, the artwork features bright colours of sea creatures in their elongated forms and fish with bold colour patterns.

Here’s another Instagram-worthy street art within the neighbourhood of Sai Kung that would surely add a vibrant splash to your Insta feed. This was also painted by an artist (@zlism) who participated in HKwalls 2021 festival. She transformed a simple wall into an impressive mural featuring colourful mountains with whimsical characters.

We’re down to our third street art in the Sai Kung district created by another young artist (@gwenco.co)) under HKWalls. The mural showcases a woman’s face with lovely pink hair against a blue wall that radiates feminine beauty in dreamy colors.

Tank Lane

If you love Bruce Lee, you shouldn’t miss this colourful portrait drawn along Tank Lane, which is a 15-minute walk from MTR Sheung Wan Station exit A2. The mural shows the large back-to-back face of the Hong Kong-American actor infused with classic graffiti elements.

Quarry Bay 

Bubble tea shop Chun Ye that sits along King’s Road in Quarry Bay transformed its exterior design into a mesmerising canvas featuring a village similar to Taiwan’s Jiufen Old Street. The artwork is complete with the town’s red lanterns and narrow alleyway swarming with tea houses, food stalls, and other elements.

Sai Ying Pun 

Here’s a striking, well-detailed street art in Hong Kong illustrated by a local artist (@noblesketchbook) known for his hand-drawn sketches using water colours. You can see this urban canvas in Weave Suites along Queen’s Road West in Sai Ying Pun.

The mural features Asian women dressed in modern Chinese clothing against structures and botanical illustrations as the backdrop, providing an aesthetical background for your #OOTD photos.

Central Street

Convenience store with doodle arts? Yes, you’ve read that right! This street art in Hong Kong can be found under the mid-level escalator of Cochrane Street in Central. Designed by a local graphic artist (@jason_tommy), this fascinating artwork of a famous convenience shop toys with images of snack foods, groceries, and beverages. The art piece further shows a connection between the young boy and fancy snacks at his fingertips.

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