Kowloon Attractions

Chi Lin Nunnery

This nunnery is known for its bold architectural style and beautiful statues made from gold, clay, wood and stone.

Kowloon Park

Kowloon is primarily an urban and built-up environment so it's odds-on that you and your children will soon find yourself needing a bit of greenery. Kowloon Park, a beautiful green spot in the city, offers a wide selection of free activities for the kids to let off some steam, such as a swimming pool, a games area and an outdoor sculpture park.

There are plenty of paths for walking and lots of grassy spots for relaxing and taking things easy a little. The park also offers a lake, ponds, streams and classic Chinese gardens.

Kowloon Walled City Park

One of the original walled cities of the Hong Kong area has been preserved as a city park, complete with wonderful gardens, pavilions, sculptures and plenty of walkways. Although only the Old South Gate remains from the fabled Walled City, you can get a sense of these first settlers and their enclosed fortresses.

Nowadays the Walled City Park is a welcome change from the once squalid neighbourhood. The design of the park is based on the Jiangnan garden style of the early Qing Dynasty. It is divided into eight landscape features, with the Yamen, a three-hall structure fully restored in its Qing Dynasty appearance at its centre.

Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum

This museum is located on Tonkin Street, a short walk from the Cheung Sha Wan MTR Station. The Museum is composed of an Eastern Han dynasty brick tomb and an exhibition gallery. The tomb was discovered in 1955.

According to the structure, calligraphy and content of the inscriptions on tomb bricks, it is believed that it was built in the Eastern Han dynasty (25 - 220 AD). The tomb was declared as a monument in 1988. Though it is closed to public for conservation reasons, visitors can still glimpse of the interior of the tomb through the glass panel at the Entrance Passage.

Bird Market

Many beautiful birds can be seen here at this Chinese-style market, as well as a selection of traditional bird-keeping paraphernalia. Located on Yuen Po Street, the market contains some 70 songbird stalls as well as interesting courtyards and moon gates.

Flower Market

The Flower Market is a veritable jungle of exotic and colourful blossoms, lucky houseplants and sweet scents, all featured in more than 50 shops. Before Chinese New Year, families flock here to buy auspicious plants to celebrate the most important festival on the lunar calendar. Located on Flower Market Road.

Goldfish Market

Hong Kong citizens believe that aquariums bring luck and natural beauty to their apartments. This specialist market is the preferred source for goldfish and other exotic fish of every shape, size and colour. You can also buy aquariums, corals and aquatic ornaments here. Located on Tung Choi Street.