Tsuen Wan is one of the grittier parts of town with many public housing estates. There are pockets of affluence and redevelopment as well.
Hong Kong Island's western parts are also getting gentrified but at a much more rapid pace. Old gritty lowrises exist side-by-side with more upscale shops catering to a wealthier clientele above middle class.
Kowloon City is home to a thriving Thai community. If you want groceries to make an authentic Thai dish, come here.
Traditional-style shops can still be found here although they are slowly giving way to modernization.
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