In recent years, it has transformed into a new funky neighborhood in Hong Kong and nicknamed "PoHo" as more artists and interesting shops, such as bohemian cafés, boutiques and design studios, have moved in.

[2][3] Chau Siu-ki, a prominent Hong Kong businessman used to own two houses at Po Hing Fong.

Sir Cecil Clementi, the then Governor of Hong Kong, lived at one of Chau's houses when he was a civil servant.

[4] On 17 July 1925 shortly before 9 a.m., an extensive wall behind the houses near the Caine Road-Ladder Street end undermined by the heavy rains of the past three days.

The flood gave out and swept away seven houses on Po Hing Fong where thirty families inhabited.