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Where Old School and Modern Hong Kong Continually Excite the Senses”
With its name derived from nine legendary dragons that dwell here, Kowloon peninsula is located north of Hong Kong Island and south of the mainland New Territories. One of the world’s most densely populated areas reveals a fascinating juxtaposition of 21st century grand developments, old school Hong Kong and some of the livelier and unmistakably “local-style” enclaves. Kowloon’s best known district is Tsim Sha Tsui, a major tourist hub and bustling shopping, arts and entertainment area on the southernmost shores beside Victoria Harbour. Some of Hong Kong’s finest museums and galleries and the latest additions of glittering skyscrapers are found here.
Heading north, the districts of Yau Tsim Mong and Mong Kok are home to some of Hong Kong’s most evocative Chinese neighbourhoods, reminiscent of a bygone era. Stretching out to the east, north and west directions, lesser-known residential districts, including Sham Shui Po, Diamond Hill and Kowloon East, offer yet another alternative side to Hong Kong.
WHY WE THINK YOU’LL LOVE IT
The chasm-wide contrast of luxury high-end to local-style street culture is sure to please all tastes, budgets and expectations
Away from the major tourist areas, Kowloon’s local neighbourhoods reveal a more work-a-day, time-warp Chinese experience compared to its glittering island neighbour
Pulsating streets exemplify the on-the-go energy and frenetic bustle that drives Hong Kong, with an electrifying ambiance continuing later into the night
Hong Kong’s awesome shopping options range from the grandest malls, including sprawling Harbour City, to the biggest choice of local street markets
Within Easy Reach Of...
Macau
1 hr by ferry
Travel Tips
Take a ride on the Star Ferry, one of the world’s most memorable city boat trips and an iconic introduction to Victoria Harbour
Stroll along Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade for spectacular nighttime views of the harbourfront skyscrapers, timed with the “Symphony of Lights” extravaganza
Explore the Jordan, Yaumatei and Mongkok neighbourhoods for a distinctly local flavour and some of Hong Kong’s most awesome street food
Amongst the myriad of stalls at famed Temple Street Night Market, discover live Cantonese opera, fortune tellers and mah-jong parlours
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