Kowloon Hong Kong Travel Guide
The Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade along Victoria Harbour has unparalleled vistas of Hong Kong Island's dramatic skyline, captivating during sunset and at night. It is a symbol of the city's prosperity and beauty.
The Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong's version of Hollywood's Walk of Fame, highlights handprints and statues of local film legends. The Clock Tower, a declared monument, is the only remnant of the former Kowloon-Canton Railway station, built in 1915.
For the Symphony of Lights, secure a site at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade near the Hong Kong Cultural Centre for an unobstructed view.
A museum of visual culture, focusing on 20th and 21st-century art, design, architecture, and moving image. Collections from Hong Kong, mainland China, and beyond. Consider booking tickets via GetYourGuide.
Displays artifacts from the Forbidden City, celebrating Chinese art and culture across various dynasties. A unique opportunity to see priceless treasures. Tickets available on GetYourGuide.
Main theater and dance venue, hosting concerts, opera, dance, and drama. Also features various art exhibitions.
Dedicated to promoting Chinese opera (especially Cantonese opera). Offers performances, workshops, and educational programs.
Kowloon, despite its modern facade, holds numerous historical sites that offer windows into its past. Explore these locations to understand the peninsula's rich heritage.
Features many pre-war tenement buildings (Tong lau), offering a tangible glimpse into old Hong Kong's residential and commercial architecture.
Preserves historic structures. The theatre (1930) is an uncommon pre-WWII cinema, now a Cantonese opera venue. The Red Brick House (1895) was originally an engineer's office.
Occupies the previous site of the infamous Walled City. Preserves ancient relics and information about its unique history, including remnants of its South Gate.
A large and prominent Taoist temple, also incorporating Buddhist and Confucian elements. Famous for intricate architecture and fortune-telling.
Dedicated to Tin Hau, Goddess of the Sea and protector of fishermen. One of the earliest temples in Kowloon.
The largest mosque in Hong Kong, featuring beautiful white marble architecture. An important cultural landmark.
A declared monument, the only surviving part of the original Kowloon-Canton Railway Terminus. A memorial to Hong Kong's railway heritage.
Located on the former runway of Kai Tak Airport, this park includes historical factors and information about the airport's legacy, acting as a memorial to its aviation history.
Urban Kowloon contains no major accessible archaeological sites. Its rapid development built over earlier layers of history. More significant findings can be found in the New Territories. Stonecutters Island Naval Base is restricted access.
While mainly urban, Kowloon offers green spaces and natural viewpoints which offer respite from the city's hustle. Check out these areas for a different perspective of the peninsula.
Beyond the well-trodden tourist paths, Kowloon conceals numerous hidden gems and local favorites. These offer a more authentic glimpse into the peninsula's character.
Explore unique locations for a different view of Kowloon.
Discover markets and gardens rarely visited by tourists.
The Jade Market offers unique finds, and small temples provide quiet spiritual experiences.
These sites offer a calm contrast to the city's energy.
Explore dynamic areas and get pictures of unique urban visuals.
Capture the essence of Kowloon's diverse streetscapes.
Explore Sham Shui Po's Apliu Street Market for electronics and gadgets. It offers a fascinating insight into local commerce.
A visit there shows an authentic local experience away from mainstream popular sights.
Be ready to haggle for the best deals on unique finds.
