ποΈ γLei Tung Estate (ε©ζ±ι¨)γ is a public housing estate located in Ap Lei Chau in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island. Built by the Hong Kong Housing Authority, the estate’s blocks rolled out in phases during the mid-to-late 1980s, primarily to meet the huge demand for housing in the Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau areas at the time. Situated near the Aberdeen Promenade, some flats enjoy great views overlooking the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter. The estate comes with an wet market, shopping centre, and community centre, making everyday life super convenient. Lei Tung Estate was also one of the filming locations for the local movie *Echoes of the Rainbow*βits nostalgic community vibe and dense residential layout perfectly capture the classic look of 1980s Hong Kong public housing estates. —
π Quick Facts
Item Details π Location 5 Lei Tung Estate Road, Ap Lei Chau, Southern District, Hong Kong ποΈ Type Public Housing Estate ποΈ Intake Year 1987β1988 π Total Area Approx. 15.02 hectares π’ No. of Blocks 8 blocks (6 Y2-type, 2 Y1-type) π§ββοΈ Population Approx. 18,575 (2021 Census) π Nearest MTR Station Lei Tung MTR Station (around a 4-minute walk) —
ποΈ Architecture & Planning
- Built right on the slopes of Mount Johnston (Yuk Kwai Shan), with individual blocks sitting on different elevated platforms.
- Block types: Y1-type (2 blocks), Y2-type (6 blocks).
- Each block stands at about 35 storeys high, with 24 flats per floor.
- Contractors involved included China Overseas, Yau Seng Construction, and Leighton Contractors.
— Lei Tung Estate has undergone several facelift projects in recent years, including building facade repainting, lift modernisations, and public space upgrades to level up the living environment for residents. Boasting excellent transport links next to Lei Tung MTR Station, the estate is served by various bus and minibus routes connecting residents to Aberdeen, Causeway Bay, and Central, with the Lei Tung Estate Bus Terminus right nearby. On top of that, it’s just a short distance from Ap Lei Chau Main Street and Ap Lei Chau Wind Tower Park, where residents can easily head down to the waterfront promenade to chill out and enjoy the coastal vibe. The surroundings are incredibly peaceful, with some flats offering views out towards Lamma Island, while a handy footbridge network connects the estate directly to Lei Tung Market and the Ap Lei Chau Municipal Services Building for all your daily needs. —
π Flat Details
Type No. of Flats Size Range Rental Public Housing Approx. 7,200 287β490 sq. ft. Home Ownership Scheme (Sold) Approx. 1,960 Same as above Launched under the Tenants Purchase Scheme (TPS) Phase 6A in 2004. —
ποΈ Shopping Centre & Community Facilities
- Lei Tung Commercial Centre is split into three phases, standing 5 storeys tall and spanning around 90,000 sq. ft.
- Home to hotspots like McDonald’s, CafΓ© de Coral, Super Super Congee & Noodles, Sushi Express, Daiso, and Watsons.
- Renovated by Link REIT in 2016, and taken over by Gaw Capital in 2021.
- Equipped with a community hall, youth centre, elderly centre, and integrated children’s centre.
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π Education Facilities
- Kindergartens: Christian & Missionary Alliance Lei Tung Nursery School, St. Monica’s Anglo-Chinese Kindergarten, Lutheran Philip House Church Lei Tung Nursery School
- Primary Schools: Ap Lei Chau Kaifong Primary School, St. Peter’s Catholic Primary School
- Secondary Schools: Aberdeen Baptist Lui Ming Choi College, True Light Western District Barracks (Hong Kong True Light College)
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π Transport Links
- Just a 2- to 4-minute walk to Lei Tung MTR Station.
- A solid network of buses and minibuses connecting to various districts across Hong Kong Island.
- Easy access to the Aberdeen Tunnel and Wong Chuk Hang.
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π‘ Community & Culture
- Estate Facilities: Community hall, youth centre, elderly centre, and day care facilities.
- Features steep terrain, built directly into the hillsides of Mount Johnston (Yuk Kwai Shan), meaning blocks sit on staggered elevations.
- Offers sweeping views looking out towards Aberdeen Harbour, the East Lamma Channel, and Lamma Island.
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π Recreation & Sports
- 3 basketball courts
- 2 football pitches (with one featuring a running track)
- Badminton courts, volleyball court, fitness stations, and children’s playgrounds.
- Sitting-out pavilions, chess tables, and a pebble walking path.
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ποΈ Shopping & Lifestyle
Lei Tung Shopping Centre
The shopping mall is divided into three phases, standing five storeys high with a total area of about 90,000 sq. ft., packed with various chain restaurants and retail shops:
- ζ’ McDonald’s
- π Super Super Congee & Noodles
- ποΈ Daiso Japan, Japan Home Centre (JHC)
- π§ Saint Honore Cake Shop
- π§ββοΈ 24/7 Fitness Centre
The mall was given a major makeover by Link REIT in 2016 and has been managed by Gaw Capital since 2021.
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