Trapped in the heart of Hong Kong's housing crisis, thousands of people endure unimaginable living conditions in what are known as "coffin homes."
These tiny rooms, often with no windows, provide little more than a cramped bed and basic amenities.
The famous 'coffin houses' in Hong Kong surprise everyone with their small space
In Hong Kong, there is a shocking reality that around 200,000 people live in incredibly cramped and impoverished conditions known as "coffin homes."
These tiny rooms offer little more than a cramped bed, and sometimes not even that.
They are usually occupied by people trapped in poverty, including retirees with no financial means or the working poor who cannot afford the city's exorbitant housing costs.
A Tiktoker captures the horrifying experience of living in coffin houses
Recently, attention has been drawn to these coffin homes after a TikToker recorded his experience staying in one of them.
His video revealed a small living space with a miniature bed, a shelf, a sink, and a toilet. However, what shocked him the most was that he couldn't even fit properly on the bed.
He described the place as feeling like a prison and expressed that he had never been in such a small room before.
The constant noise from outside made it difficult for him to sleep, and he could only manage about an hour of rest.
When waking up, he found himself with a fever, likely due to the unsanitary conditions of the place.
Looking out the window, all he saw was a maze of concrete and pipework from other coffin homes, further deteriorating his sense of well-being.
Although his stay was short, it highlighted the terrible conditions endured by thousands of people left behind in one of the world's most expensive housing markets.
Those who have seen the living conditions in these dwellings have been appalled.
Some expressed their concern for how rough it must have been for those living there, particularly during the quarantine period.
Others mentioned the fear of fire hazards and the overwhelming sense of claustrophobia that these coffin homes evoke.
Many were unaware that such conditions existed in reality, and they found the situation profoundly saddening.
While some argue that having a room is better than having none at all, the overall state of these coffin homes remains deeply distressing.
