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Home to iconic street markets, historic landmarks and an eclectic mix of renowned restaurants, we round up all the must-see gems in Yau Ma Tei in Hong Kong.
May 7, 2023 · Yau Ma Tei, formerly known as Waterloo (named after Waterloo Road), is a part of the Yau Tsim Mong (Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Mong Kong) District in the south of the Kowloon Peninsula. Here, there are a wide variety of things to do.
Yau Ma Tei is an area in the Yau Tsim Mong District in the south of the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong. Name. Yau Ma Tei is a phonetic transliteration of the name 油麻地 (originally written as 油蔴地) in Cantonese. It can also be spelt as Yaumatei, Yau Ma Ti, Yaumati or Yau-ma-Tee .
Yau Ma Tei is a neighbourhood that’s somehow managed to fly under the radar despite being sandwiched between the bustling districts of Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok. Teeming with both energy and character, it’s home to vibrant eateries, historic and modern culture, and eclectic shopping destinations.
May 20, 2019 · Yau Ma Tei is a part of the most prosperous Yau Tsim Mong District in Kowloon, connected to Mong Kok in the north. Yau Ma Tei has a long history. Compared with Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui, attractions here are more traditional. Most people still maintain their traditional living style.
Yau Ma Tei was historically a beach and bay mostly inhabited by Tanka fisherman prior to the arrival of the British in the early 19th century and the eventual land reclamations that would see the Kowloon peninsula extend significantly westward during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Sep 21, 2021 · Hong Kong Chefs’ Playbook: Yau Ma Tei with Vicky Lau. Discover the hidden gems of the Yau Ma Tei as the chef-owner of two-MICHELIN-starred Tate gives us a tour of her favourite spots in the neighbourhood.
