Kowloon Hong Kong

One of the most densely populated cities in the country of Hong Kong is Kowloon. This is because in just a few square kilometres tourists coupled with the many residents already in the area make this city come alive. The eastern part of Kowloon is mostly made up of a host of luxurious hotels, expensive restaurants, trendy nightclubs and shopping centres. The northern part has the Yau Ma Tei and the Mong Kok which are all traditional old buildings and street markets.

You will discover that there are a number of fascinating attractions in this city that will hold you spellbound. One of such places is the Bird Market which has hundreds of songbirds all put in beautifully crafted cages. Indeed it is just about a ten minute walk from the Prince Edward MTR Station. It is also open daily from about 10 am to 6 pm. Kowloon will definitely be a nice place to visit.

One of the more dense places in the Kowloon city is the Mong Kok. Indeed it is a well known place for all kinds of things like illegal gambling dens, triad gangs and assorted sleaze. For this reason a number of foreigners do not patronise the area. However, it still preserves the many conservative and traditional features of the Chinese with its small shops, food stall and wide range of markets.

In the Kowloon city, you will find along the coastal part a clear water bay that will afford you the opportunity of having a relaxing and soothing time. This is just one of the reasons why a number of people will like to visit the place. There is the Tin Hau Temple which is located just near the town of Hang Hau. Indeed this is the main temple for all the fisher folk in the area. The Tin Hau goddess is considered to be the goddess of the sea and thus is an important symbol and deity in the lives if the people in the area. There are about sixty deities in the temple which all represent the 60-year lunar calendar.

Moreover, you will find out that there are several night markets in the city to make your shopping at night one of interest. There is one just near the Kowloon Tok which stocks all kinds of accessories and items of choice.

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