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Kowloon (/ ˌ k aʊ ˈ l uː n /) is an urban area in Hong Kong comprising the Kowloon Peninsula and New Kowloon. It has a population of 2,019,533 and a population density of 43,033/km 2 (111,450/sq mi) in 2006.
Kowloon is a major part of Hong Kong's urban area. There, you can admire the breathtaking Victoria Harbour scenery, shop on some of the busiest avenues in the world, and find some places you have seen before in movies and dramas.
Kowloon City is about as diverse as Hong Kong gets. Occupying the eastern half of the Kowloon peninsula, this district spans old neighbourhoods, leafy suburban enclaves, historic sites and the former Kai Tak Airport, which is now being redeveloped into a recreational hub.
Mar 20, 2023 · Kowloon is often considered to be the more authentic and edgier side of Hong Kong. It may be the most densely populated area, but with this comes a curious mix of old and new culture, and a diverse host of attractions to explore. Here are Culture Trip’s recommendations for where to eat, drink and visit.
Kowloon City: Ultimate Guide. From the city’s best Thai restaurants to charming cafés and quaint independent shops, discover the best this area has to offer. Pretty much everyone knows Kowloon...
An urban area with the highest population density in already-packed Hong Kong, Kowloon is home to numerous attractions from markets to temples to parks and more - discover what to see! The Kowloon Peninsula is an urban area to the north of Hong Kong Island.
Discover the best attractions in Kowloon including Hong Kong Museum of History, Temple Street Night Market, and Chi Lin Nunnery.
Kowloon (九龍 Gáulùhng, "nine dragons" in Cantonese) is an urban peninsula on the mainland part of Hong Kong, to the north of Hong Kong Island, where the central business district is. The mountains that overlook Kowloon account for eight of Kowloon's nine dragons while, as the story goes, the ninth dragon refers to the emperor who counted them.
Jun 26, 2019 · Kowloon Hong Kong is the city’s slightly grittier side. The Kowloon Peninsula is often - and only half jokingly - referred to as the ‘dark side’ by residents on Hong Kong Island. In our tourist guide we walk through the temples, the markets and some of the other must-see sights .
Surrounded by Victoria Harbor on three sides, Kowloon is an indispensable part of prosperous Hong Kong. The most attractive business area is the south, the Yau Tsim Mong district, comprised of Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok, with abundant shopping centers, entertainment areas and restaurants.
