Manhole covers in Hong Kong are typically made of metal and concrete and come in square , rectangular , or circular shapes.

No colored covers have been found in Hong Kong, but a few gilded covers do exist .

City emblems do not usually appear on manhole covers in Hong Kong, but the letters HK, and often H↑K, frequently appear, denoting Hong Kong .

As Hong Kong was under British rule (leased until 1997), it inherited many British-style manhole cover designs. For instance, diagonal covers (composed of two triangular parts) and uniquely shaped covers such as triangular or a square-trapezoid combination can be found, just like in the UK.

Water covers usually bear the letters WS and the logo of the Hong Kong Water Supplies Department . The word GAS appears on gas covers , and covers designated for telecom companies often bear the name of the utility provider , etc.

Typically, the text on the covers is in English, though some also include Chinese inscriptions .

Manufacturers
Covers are made by local manufacturers such as Ming Lee , Hop Fung Iron Works , or by British companies such as Burn Brothers , Dudley & Dowell , Needham Stockport , or international producers like PAm .

Standards
Quality certifications do not typically appear on the covers, but when they do, they are usually British standards, such as the Kitemark and BS497 .