Choi Hung Estate

Choi Hung Estate (Chinese: 彩虹邨; lit. 'rainbow estate') is a public housing estate in Ngau Chi Wan, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was built by the former Hong Kong Housing Authority (屋宇建設委員會; Cǎihóng Cūn) and is now managed by the current Hong Kong Housing Authority (香港房屋委員會). It received a Silver Medal at the 1965 Hong Kong Institute of Architects Annual Awards.

Choi Hung Estate
Bird's-eye view (2018)
General information
LocationNgau Chi Wan
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Coordinates22°20′06″N 114°12′24″E
StatusCompleted
CategoryPublic rental housing
Population18,435 (2016)
No. of blocks11
No. of units7,400
Construction
Constructed1962 (1962)
AuthorityHong Kong Housing Authority
Choi Hung Estate
Chinese彩虹邨
Cantonese Yalechói hùhng chyūn
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