Kowloon

Travel Guide
Kowloon
Browse shops offering an amazing variety of goods and admire dramatic views over iconic Victoria Harbour in this busy, colorful, neon-lit district of Hong Kong.

Kowloon is a lively district located across the harbor from Hong Kong Island. The area is home to some of Hong Kong’s biggest shopping areas, an exciting nightlife scene and a number of museums. Enjoy the spectacular views across the water to Hong Kong Island, join crowds of shoppers exploring malls and markets and then take a break in beautiful Kowloon Park.

The bustling Tsim Sha Tsui area is the heart of Kowloon, where you’ll find hotels geared toward a range of budgets, as well as restaurants, shopping centers and some excellent museums. Browse the tightly packed shops selling jewelry, electronics, souvenirs, clothes and just about every other imaginable item, along Nathan Road.

Escape the crowds at Kowloon Park, one of the largest public parks in Hong Kong. Spanning 33 acres (13 hectares), this picturesque park features well-manicured pathways, a pretty Chinese pagoda and a lake that’s home to a colorful group of flamingos. Visit on Sundays to see free kung fu demonstrations and a small arts fair.

Take the kids to the Hong Kong Science Museum, which features fun, hands-on exhibits dedicated to physics and chemistry. The Hong Kong Museum of Art is a must-see attraction, offering an impressive exhibit of Chinese antiques as well as a rotating collection of almost 15,000 other items.

Go for an evening walk along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, a pedestrianized strip that offers superb views of the Hong Kong skyline. At night, Hong Kong puts on a dazzling sound-and-light show called the Symphony of Lights, which is projected on more than 40 buildings on both sides of the harbor.

Visit one of Hong Kong’s most popular temples, Wong Tai Sin, and shake fortune sticks, known as chim, onto the ground to foretell your future. Also worth exploring is the Chi Lin Nunnery, where there is a tranquil garden dotted with lotus ponds, bougainvillea and bonsai trees.

Kowloon is located across Victoria Harbour from Hong Kong Island. Get there by taking the city’s efficient Mass Transit Railway (MTR), or the ferry.

See a different side of Hong Kong in this vibrant district.

Where to stay in Kowloon

Tsim Sha Tsui showing a city and a fountain

Tsim Sha Tsui

4.5/5(362 area reviews)

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Tsim Sha Tsui. Make a stop by Miramar Shopping Centre or K11 Art Mall while you're exploring the area.

Tsim Sha Tsui
Mong Kok featuring a city, street scenes and signage

Mong Kok

4.5/5(130 area reviews)

Mong Kok is known for its popular shops, and you can see some sights area like Langham Place Mall and Nathan Road Shopping District.

Mong Kok
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Yau Tsim Mong

The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Yau Tsim Mong. Check out Temple Street Night Market or Elements Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Kowloon Station to get around town.

Yau Tsim Mong
Kowloon Walled City Park featuring a garden and a pond

Kowloon City

3.5/5(7 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Kowloon City. If sightseeing is on the list, Kowloon Bay is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Hong Kong Sung Wong Toi Station or Hong Kong Kai Tak Station to see more of the area.

Kowloon City
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Kwun Tong

Unique features of Kwun Tong include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by apm Shopping Mall or Kwun Tong Promenade while you're exploring the area.

Kwun Tong
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Jordan

Gourmet restaurants sacred temples and top sights from Temple Street Night Market to Shanghai Street – discover Jordan, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Jordan
Eaton HK
Eaton HK
4 out of 5
380 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon
The price is RM409 per night from 25 Mar to 26 Mar
RM409
per night
25 Mar - 26 Mar
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Easy check-in and check-out. Booked two rooms and managed to have them next to each other. Several dining options and must admit the Yat Tung Heen Restaurant food was flawless. Haven't tasted better food anywhere else. Very helpful staff. Rooftop pool was lovely and warm. Glass lift gave you a great ..."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2024

Eaton HK
Cordis, Hong Kong
Cordis, Hong Kong
5 out of 5
555 Shanghai Street, Mongkok, Kowloon
The price is RM596 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
RM596
per night
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,071 reviews)
"The breakfast buffet here was top notch. Good service at the hotel and everywhere."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024

Cordis, Hong Kong
Harbour Grand Kowloon
Harbour Grand Kowloon
5 out of 5
20 Tak Fung Street, Whampoa Garden, Hunghom, Kowloon
The price is RM542 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
RM542
per night
24 Mar - 25 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice quiet safe area with super convenient transportation"

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2024

Harbour Grand Kowloon
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Epoch Hotel
Epoch Hotel
2.5 out of 5
123 Tung Choi St,, Kowloon
Stay at this aparthotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ocean Park and Sneaker Street are located ...
7/10 Good! (11 reviews)
"Toilet too small. Location is really great. Room is new."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2023

Epoch Hotel
TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON
TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON
3.5 out of 5
10 Lai Ying Street, Kowloon
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Langham Place Mall and Nathan Road Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"The view was amazing and the building is very new. Rooms were big and had everything a family of 5 needed. There is a small grocery store 5 mins away along with convenience store, pharmacy and restaurants. We would definitely consider this place first when we come back."

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2024

TOWNPLACE WEST KOWLOON
Modena by Fraser Hong Kong
Modena by Fraser Hong Kong
3.5 out of 5
18 Ashley Road Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Kowloon. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and limo/town car service. Popular attractions Ocean Park ...
7.6/10 Good! (17 reviews)
Hong Kong lighting show stay
"Great location and surprised with the size of my room and the facilities. Staff very helpful (Ivan) and friendly."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2023

Modena by Fraser Hong Kong
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Kowloon

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
249
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3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
15 Feb 2020

Don’t go to Tung Choi Street ! Poor little drugged up puppies in glass display cases and goldfish crowded in small tanks . Don’t go for the New Year fireworks - they were cancelled Do stay at City View !!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
7 Feb 2020

Fantastic place already booked for next year

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
5 Feb 2020

Brilliant place and everyone is so polite

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
6 Jan 2020

Convenience for tourists

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
30 Dec 2019

The subway system is easy to navigate and one way tickets are cheap but cash only

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
24 Dec 2019

Whilst club rooms shut for refreshing we were looked after very well in alternative settings Liked the promenade area especially