Scenic spots in Yau Tsim Mong District

The former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower

The clock tower located on the side of the Star Ferry Pier Plaza in Tsim Sha Tsui stood at its current location in 1915. It is 44 meters high and has a 7-meter-high lightning rod on the roof. The style is full of colonial rule. The clock tower is the only remaining building from the old Kowloon-Canton Railway terminal building completed in 1916. The railway terminus was moved to Hung Hom in 1975. The old railway terminus building was demolished, but the clock tower was retained and became a landmark in Tsim Sha Tsui. The Clock Tower was listed as a statutory monument in 1990 and is also the starting point of the East Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade.

Fuk Fuk Ancient Temple

Fuk Fuk Ancient Temple, also known as Tsim Sha Tsui Tsim Sha Tsui Temple, is the only Chinese temple in Tsim Sha Tsui. It was built in 1900 to worship Fuk Tide.

The former Kowloon Ying Tong School

The former Kowloon Ying Tong School was completed in 1902 and is a typical Victorian-era building. This building is the oldest existing school building in Hong Kong for foreign expatriates living in Hong Kong. In response to the local climate, the building features wide corridors, soaring ceilings and pyramidal tops. This building was listed as a statutory monument in 1991 and is currently used as the Antiquities and Monuments Office. Free guided tours are provided every Friday afternoon for tourists to visit.

Harbor City

The Harbor City located next to the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui has more than 700 shops and fashion stores. The Canton Road where Harbor City is located is the flagship of world famous brands. A concentrated place of stores and a gathering of fashion trends. Harbor City has more than 50 restaurants, two cinemas and three hotels, providing customers with "one-stop shopping" fun. The entire mall consists of four interconnected shopping areas, namely Ocean Terminal, Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel Arcade, Ocean Center and Gateway Arcade, each with its own characteristics.

Hong Kong Coliseum

The Hong Kong Coliseum (referred to as the Coliseum) opened on April 27, 1983. The design of the gymnasium is very special. It is shaped like an inverted pyramid and there is no pillar in the interior. With 12,500 seats, it is a well-equipped indoor multi-purpose venue suitable for holding different types of activities, ranging from performing arts programs, cultural performances, international sports events to large-scale conferences and gatherings.

Hong Kong Cultural Center

The Hong Kong Cultural Center is located on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, and its unique steep slope shape is most prominent. The Hong Kong Cultural Center cooperates with the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Hong Kong Space Museum to form a center for culture and art.

The cultural center has a concert hall, a grand theater and a theater. The gorgeous concert hall is oval in shape and can accommodate about 2,000 spectators, suitable for various types of music performances. The Grand Theater has 1,730 seats and is suitable for holding musicals, Chinese operas, operas, dances and other programs. The international large-scale musicals "Phantom of the Singer" and "Tears of the Lone Star" have both been staged here. The theater can accommodate 300 to 500 spectators and is a good venue for promoting experimental drama and dance. The museum also has an exhibition hall, rehearsal room and conference room, etc., which are open to the public for rent. The Cultural Center Square is also an ideal place to hold various outdoor exhibitions, festivals, competitions and performances. The Cultural Center provides guided tour services to facilitate visitors to visit the various facilities of the Centre.

Hong Kong Museum of Art

The Hong Kong Museum of Art was founded in 1962 and was initially located in the High Block of the City Hall. In 1991, it moved to its current location next to the Hong Kong Cultural Center in Tsim Sha Tsui. The museum has multiple exhibition halls with a total collection of more than 15,700 items, including fine Chinese calligraphy and painting, ancient cultural relics, paintings of historical significance and creations by local artists. The Art Museum also has other facilities related to art education and promotion activities, including lecture halls, studios, art reference libraries, Friends of the Art Museum rooms and the Art Museum shop.

Hong Kong Museum of History

The Hong Kong Museum of History was originally located in Kowloon Park and moved to Tsim Sha Tsui East next to the Hong Kong Science Museum in 1998. It is a comprehensive modern museum building with a collection of more than 90,000 items. pieces. The new museum covers an area of ??17,500 square meters, of which 8,000 square meters is exhibition space, including special exhibition halls for temporary exhibitions and a long-term exhibition hall with an area of ??7,000 square meters. The long-term exhibition titled "Hong Kong Story" is the focus of the new museum. This exhibition introduces the 6,000-year history of Hong Kong through multiple methods such as ecological landscaping, panoramic screens, real-life furnishings, and interactive programs. The exhibition halls include the Landform and Climate Exhibition Hall, the Ecological Environment Exhibition Hall, the Prehistoric Exhibition Hall, the Historical Dynasties Exhibition Hall, and the Folklore Exhibition Hall. Opium War Exhibition Hall, Early Hong Kong Development Exhibition Hall, Japanese Occupation Period and Modern City Exhibition Hall. The museum building also houses lecture theaters and event rooms for educational and promotional activities.

Hong Kong Observatory

The Hong Kong Observatory was completed in 1883 and is located on a hill opposite Kowloon Park. The observatory's early work included meteorological and geomagnetic observations, as well as time measurement based on astronomical observation data. It began to conduct regular meteorological observations in 1884. For more than 100 years, the Observatory has been shouldering the important responsibility of weather monitoring and forecasting in Hong Kong.

The main building of the Hong Kong Observatory is a rectangular brick house with a rich colonial style. It is two storeys high. The exterior walls are whitewashed and equipped with arched windows and doors, corridors and loggias. The Observatory was listed as a declared monument in 1984.

Hong Kong Science Museum

The Hong Kong Science Museum was officially opened in April 1991. It is a four-story building with 16 exhibition areas.

There are about 500 exhibits in the museum, covering a wide range of scientific fields, including computers, robots, transportation, communications, life sciences, food science, meteorology, geography and home technology. About 70% of the exhibits in the museum are interactive exhibits, allowing visitors to discover the mysteries of science for themselves. The most eye-catching exhibit in the museum is the "Energy Shuttle", which is the largest exhibit of its kind in the world. Visitors can watch multiple balls rolling between two 22-meter-high energy machinery towers to demonstrate energy. Transformation with movement. Visitors can also drive simulated-controlled airplanes or cars, compete with computers, or test their own reactions and perception. The Science Museum is a place for exchanges between humans and science. It also has a navigation hall, laboratories, an energy efficiency center, a computer room and a children's corner. Visitors are welcome to use and visit.

Hong Kong Space Museum

The Hong Kong Space Museum is located on the waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui. It was officially opened in October 1980 to promote astronomy and space science knowledge to the public. The space museum has a half-egg shape in appearance, which is a unique symbol of the Kowloon Peninsula. The Astronomy Hall in the East Wing houses one of the largest astronomy screening rooms in the world. In addition to regularly broadcasting astronomical programs and all-sky movies, it is also the first astronomy museum in the world to have a fully automatic astronomical program control system. The museum also has a number of exhibition halls and lecture halls to introduce special topics on space science and astronomy. The space museum also has a gift shop for astronomy enthusiasts to purchase boutique products and books.

Hung Shing Shing Temple

Hung Shing Shing Temple is located on Fuk Chun Street in Tai Kok Tsui. It was originally the temple at the original site of Fuk Chun Township at the junction of Boundary Street and Tai Kok Tsui Road. In 1928, the government redeveloped Fuquan Township and the temple was moved to its current location. In memory of Fuquan Township, the street in front of the temple was named Fuquan Street. There are existing bronze bells from the seventh year of Guangxu's reign (1887) in Hongsheng Temple and a renovated tablet inscribed in 1930 when the temple was moved. The main enshrinement in the temple is Hong Sheng, the god of the sea, and other gods such as Wong Tai Sin, Guanyin, Ksitigarbha, and Beidi. Hung Shing Shing Hall has been rated as a Grade III historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board.

Jade Market and Jade Street

The Jade Market at the junction of Gansu Street and Fortress Street in Yau Ma Tei opened in 1984 and is a good place to buy jade souvenirs. The market consists of two connected venues. The eastern venue has more than 300 stalls, and the western venue has about 100 stalls. These stalls sell various types of jade, with prices ranging from a few yuan to hundreds of thousands of yuan, and their customers include locals and tourists.

In the west venue, there is a letter-writing booth, which provides a variety of services, including Chinese calligraphy, writing letters in Chinese and English, filling out application forms and tax returns, which is rare. An ancient industry.

The section of Canton Road between Kansu Street and Jordan Road next to the Jade Market is commonly known as "Jade Street". There are more than 100 jade shops selling higher-end jade products and jewelry, as well as jade and gemstones. Identification services.

Kowloon Park

Kowloon Park is an oasis of pure land in the bustling city of Tsim Sha Tsui. The park was officially opened on June 24, 1970 and rebuilt in 1989. The park covers an area of ??13.47 hectares and features multiple theme gardens, bird lakes, bird gardens, totem poles, tree study trails, and an indoor heated swimming pool that meets international standards, etc. The park has a Kung Fu Pavilion every Sunday, with traditional Chinese martial arts and artistic performances. Visitors can also buy exquisite handicrafts at the art shop on the park promenade on Sunday and public holiday afternoons.

Knutsford Terrace

Knutsford Terrace is located on a hill next to the Hong Kong Observatory. It is famous for its specialty bars and restaurants, and is also known as "Kowloon Lan Kwai Fong". There are many exotic restaurants here, offering delicacies from Turkey, Russia, Spain, Japan and other countries. They are most lively from dusk to night. Whether it's a romantic date or a gathering with close friends, Knutsford Terrace is the perfect choice.

Langham Place

Langham Place is located in the heart of Mong Kok. It is a three-in-one large-scale development project jointly constructed by the Urban Renewal Authority and Great Eagle Group, with a total area of ??1.8 million. sq. ft. Langham Place is composed of three major projects, including: a 60-storey Grade A office building with panoramic views of Victoria Harbor and the entire Kowloon Peninsula; a five-star hotel with 665 rooms; a 15-storey building, It is a large shopping mall with more than 300 trendy shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Among them, the digital canopy and staircase in Tongtian Plaza are the most eye-catching highlights of Langham Place Shopping Center. Lui Seng Chun

"Lui Seng Chun" was designed and built by the architect Mr. Bull. It was completed in about 1931. It is now a Grade I historic building. Its architectural feature is a continuous and wide street-facing verandah (commonly known as "Walking on horseback and riding a tower"). The ground floor here used to be the "Lui Sheng Chun" pharmacy, and the upper floor was a residence, which represents the previous lifestyle of "lower bunks and upper floors".

"Lui Seng Chun" has been renamed as "Hong Kong Baptist University School of Chinese Medicine - Lui Seng Chun Hall". The ground floor of the building is a herbal tea house and exhibition area, and the first to third floors are Chinese medicine clinics. The ground exhibition area is open for free, and you can also reserve free guided tours to visit other floors.

Mong Kok Flower Market

This flower market located in the area of ??Fa Hui Road, Yuen Po Street, Prince Edward Road West and Yu Yuen Street originated in the 1940s. Today, it has It has developed from street vending to current shop operation. Mong Kok Flower Market is the largest flower retail and wholesale market in Hong Kong.

There are more than 100 flower retail and wholesale shops in this area, selling flowers not only from local florists, but also imported varieties from all over the world. In addition to selling flowers, the shops here also sell potted plants, artificial flowers, decorations, gardening materials, etc. It is one of the must-visit attractions for flower lovers.

Nathan Road

Nathan Road is one of the main roads in Kowloon, stretching from Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront to Boundary Street in the north of the Kowloon Peninsula. This famous street is the earliest road built on the Kowloon Peninsula. Construction began in 1860 and was originally named "Robinson Road". It was later expanded by Governor Nathan who took office in 1904 and was renamed "Nathan Road" in 1909. ”. After nearly a hundred years of development, both sides of the street are now lined with commercial and residential buildings, and there are many tall buildings. The section of Nathan Road from Jordan to Tsim Sha Tsui is a busy shopping area. After nightfall, the neon signs of shops and hotels on both sides of the avenue are colorful and shining, and there is an endless stream of tourists.

Shuiyue Palace (Guanyin Temple)

The 26th day of the first lunar month is the day when "Guanyin opens the storehouse". Every year, more than 10,000 devotees come to Shuiyue Palace to "borrow" statues from Guanyin on that day. Library". The Shuiyue Palace stores the Hong Zhong from the 10th year of Guangxu's reign (1884) and the inscription rebuilt in 1927. The main hall of Shuiyue Palace is dedicated to Guanyin, along with Bao Gong, Dragon Mother and Tai Sui in his 60s. The other two wings are the academy and the office respectively. Suiwol Palace has been rated as a Grade III historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board.

sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck

"sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck" is located on the 100th floor of the International Commerce Center, the tallest building in Hong Kong. It is the highest indoor observation deck in Hong Kong. Visitors You can have a 360-degree bird's-eye view of the entire Victoria Harbor. "sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck" features large-scale multimedia interactive exhibitions that vividly introduce Hong Kong's unique history and culture, allowing visitors to gain an in-depth understanding of Hong Kong.

Sneakers Street

The more than 100-meter-long Fa Yuen Street between Dundas Street and Argyle Street in Mong Kok is commonly known as "Sneakers Street". Dozens of restaurants are gathered here. In addition to providing a large number of fashionable sports shoes and sporting goods, the sports goods store also sells limited edition and special edition sneakers, attracting an endless stream of visitors every day.

St. Andrew's Church

Originally built in 1906, St. Andrew's Church is located on Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. It is one of the Anglican churches in Hong Kong, with members from all over the world. The church received donations from Lord Chater and was built on 67,500 square feet of land granted by the government in 1906. The church building is in the shape of a cross, with a bell tower decorated with stained glass on the right. It is a typical Gothic red brick building. The building on the hillside behind is the former maid and caretaker's dormitory, built around 1910. During the Japanese occupation, the church was converted into a Shinto altar and the priest was detained. The Priest Building was used as a residence for Shinto priests and the head of the Japanese secret service in Hong Kong. The church was restored to its original appearance in 1959, and a Christian center was added in 1979 to provide more services and activities. Every Sunday, the church also provides services in English and Mandarin. St. Andrew's Church has been rated as a Grade II historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board, and was awarded the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Conservation Award for Excellence in 2006. In order to provide the space required for modern facilities, the church expansion began in 2012. The new church will be named "Life Center" and is expected to open in 2014.

Star Ferry

Since 1898, the green and white Star Ferry has shuttled between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon every day. Passengers can board the ship from the Star Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui and enjoy the scenery on both sides of Victoria Harbor along the way, giving them a taste of what is known as one of the "50 must-visit attractions in life".

The Star Ferry Company Limited was established on May 1, 1898. The company was named after the names of its ships all had the word "star" in them. At that time, ferries ran every 40 minutes to one hour, traveling between Pedder Street in Central and Kowloon Point, Tsim Sha Tsui. Services were suspended two days a week (Mondays and Fridays) to replenish fuel for the fleet. Currently, the ferry frequency has been increased to about 6 to 20 minutes, and the itinerary is between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central/Wan Chai. It only takes 8 minutes to take the small ferry to the sea, and passengers can enjoy the pleasant scenery on both sides of Victoria Harbor along the way.

Temple Street Night Market

Temple Street is named after the Tin Hau Temple in Yau Ma Tei and is also known as "Men's Street". This is because most of the goods sold at the stalls there are targeted at male customers. Some stalls open at 2pm, but the busiest time is after 7pm. Temple Street stalls mainly sell affordable products, including fashionable clothing, jeans, handbags, CDs, watches, lighters, etc.

There are many food stalls on Temple Street, selling all kinds of seafood and authentic food. In addition to the wide variety of food and affordable prices, the unique environment and lively atmosphere also attract customers.

At the foot of the Temple Street flyover, fortune tellers and professional chess players gathered beside fire and water lanterns, while outside the Banyan Tree Tower there were people performing Cantonese opera excerpts and even singing Chinese and Western pop songs.

Avenue of Stars

The section of the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade near New World Center is the famous "Avenue of Stars", which was officially opened to the public and tourists in April 2004. The floor of the "Avenue of Stars" is decorated with commemorative plaques and handprints of the Hong Kong film industry's front- and back-stage superstars and outstanding behind-the-scenes workers.

Visitors walking along the "Avenue of Stars" can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery of Victoria Harbor, the "Pearl of the Orient", but also review the milestones in the development of Hong Kong films. They can also take photos with the bronze statues of martial arts superstar Bruce Lee and local animation representative McDull. In addition, you can enjoy the "Symphony of Lights" held every night on the "Avenue of Stars". The view and location are excellent.

Mosque

The mosque located next to Kowloon Park was originally a small Muslim chapel built for British soldiers of Indian descent who believed in Islam. The temple was originally located next to the Whitfield Road military camp built in 1892.

As the Whitfield Military Camp was later developed into Kowloon Park and the number of Muslims increased, the old mosque was demolished and rebuilt. The new temple was completed in 1984. It is four stories high and covers an area of ??1,500 square meters. It is built with white marble inside and outside. It adopts traditional Islamic architectural design. The roof is peach-shaped and there are spire minarets at the four corners. It can accommodate 3,500 people at the same time. It is the largest Islamic temple in Hong Kong.

West Kowloon Cultural District

The West Kowloon Cultural District (West Kowloon) is an important strategic investment made by the Hong Kong SAR Government to support the development of Hong Kong's culture and arts. West Kowloon will provide the infrastructure needed for the long-term development of Hong Kong’s cultural and arts sectors, as well as promote the organic development of cultural and creative industries. West Kowloon will be developed into a comprehensive cultural and arts district with world-class cultural and arts facilities, outstanding talents, landmark buildings and high-quality programmes, and will become a driving force for improving the quality of life and a cultural gateway for the Pearl River Delta region.

The West Kowloon site is located at the southern end of the West Kowloon Reclamation Area, covering an area of ??40 hectares, of which 23 hectares will be developed as open space for public enjoyment. West Kowloon will provide 15 performing arts venues of different types and sizes in phases, including large performance venues, concert halls, chamber music halls, Xiqu centres, grand theatres, medium-sized theaters and black box theatres. In addition, West Kowloon will build a cultural facility ("M+") with museum functions and focusing on the visual culture of the 20th and 21st centuries, as well as an exhibition center focusing on culture, art and creative industries. West Kowloon will also feature retail, dining and entertainment facilities, as well as residences, hotels and offices. According to the current plan, the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority has started building a small exhibition hall, part of West Kowloon Central Park and the Xiqu Center in 2013. Other major cultural and artistic facilities included in the first phase of development will be completed and opened later. Various cultural and art facilities will be completed and put into use in phases starting from 2015.

Tin Hau Temple

Tin Hau Temple is located in the area of ??Temple Street in Yau Ma Tei near Chung Fong Street (commonly known as "Yong Shu Tau"). The temple is divided into five parts, of which the part built to commemorate Tianhou Empress (the Taoist goddess of Zhenhai) occupies the largest area. Other parts include the Guanyin Tower, the City God's Temple, the Guanyin Tower Society Forum, and the area on the far right dedicated to fortune tellers.

The Tin Hau Temple was built in 1870. It was later destroyed by a storm and rebuilt in 1890. The temple preserves a large number of precious cultural relics, which are of great value to the study of the history and social development of the Yau Ma area. This ancient temple has been rated as a Grade II historic building.

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

The Promenade is a tourist attraction in Tsim Sha Tsui. The promenade stretches from Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier to Hung Hom, offering beautiful views of Victoria Harbor and Hong Kong Island. The gorgeous scenery not only attracts tourists from all over the world, but also attracts a large number of photography enthusiasts to take pictures. The promenade is not only a great place for families to take a stroll, it is also a popular gathering place for couples and teenagers. Every Chinese New Year, tens of thousands of people flock here to watch the Victoria Harbor fireworks display.

Tung Choi Street [Goldfish Street]

The section of Tung Choi Street located between Mong Kok Road and Shui Channel is commonly known as "Goldfish Street". There are about 50 aquarium shops and pet shops in this area, selling different varieties of ornamental fish and aquarium supplies, as well as cats, dogs, lizards, turtles, frogs and other pets. "Goldfish Street" has become a good place for tourists to buy ornamental fish, aquarium supplies and pets.

Tung Choi Street [Ladies Street]

Ladies Street refers to the section of Tung Choi Street between Argyle Street and Dundas Street. It is a popular shopping spot for local residents and tourists. Place. The stalls here are open from noon to evening, selling a variety of cheap goods, including clothing, watches, handbags, cosmetics, accessories, household items and toys. Ladies Market was named after its early days of selling women's fashions and was a popular place to buy affordable goods.

Yau Ma Tei Police Station

The Yau Ma Tei Police Station was built at the junction of Shanghai Street and Public Square Street in early 1873 and moved to its current location on Canton Road in 1922. The Police Station is full of British Edwardian architectural features and has been rated as a Grade III historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board.

Yuan Po Street Bird Garden

Hong Lok Street, where bird stalls gather, is also known as "Bird Street". It was demolished in mid-1997 due to urban renewal. In order to preserve this world-famous Hong Kong special attraction, the government developed a piece of land near Yuen Po Street into a theme garden and named it "Yuan Po Street Bird Garden".

The Bird Garden on Yuen Po Street, which covers an area of ??about 3,000 square meters, has about 70 stalls selling various types of birds, bird cages and feeds. The garden adopts Chinese pavilion-style architecture, which is beautiful and elegant, attracting many tourists and bird lovers to visit.

1881 / Former Marine Police Headquarters

Located on Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, it was formerly the former Marine Police Headquarters built in 1884 and has a history of more than 120 years. It has Victorian architectural characteristics. ; It includes the main building of the former Marine Police Headquarters, the former stables, the former time tower, the former Kowloon Fire Station and the former married staff quarters. The former Marine Police Headquarters is one of the oldest existing government buildings and was listed as a statutory monument in 1994. In 2003, Cheung Kong Properties won the development rights of this building, becoming Hong Kong's first heritage revitalization and reuse project developed with private participation.

The original appearance of the building is retained in the project, and elements such as shopping, dining, and entertainment are added, making it a good place for cultural tourism, shopping and leisure.