Nestled in the shadow of Kap Shui Mun Bridge next to the Park Island private housing estate, Ma Wan 1868 is a surreal “lifestyle destination” built on the site of the historic village of Ma Wan after its previous residents were relocated or evicted. At the converted pastel-coloured tourist attraction, which is now a year old, the past is obscured by kitsch. The year 1868 was when the village became a Chinese customs station for collecting taxes on the thriving opium trade. Now, the once derelict houses have been painted pink, yellow and blue and turned into art studios, souvenir…
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