KOWLOON

A Symphony of Lights

This spectacular multimedia show, confirmed by Guinness World Record as the world's "Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show", combines narration and lights on 33 key buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour. The facades of these buildings are bathed in colourful light to create a dazzling show every night starting at 8pm. Pyrotechnics are added for special occasions. Best viewed from aboard a boat in the harbour, the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui or Golden Bauhinia Square

How to get there:

Avenue of Stars - MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit G, take subway to MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit J, and follow the signs to the Avenue of Stars.

Avenue of Stars

Located on Tsim Sha Tsui promenade, this new attraction features commemorative plaques (some with handprints of local stars); milestones about Hongkong's hundred year history of filmmaking; a towering Hongkong Film Awards sculpture; and kiosks with movie memorabilia. There is also a two-meter tall statue of kung-fu legend and action hero, Bruce Lee. More than that, the wide-open space of the Avenue of Stars offers incredible panoramic views of the famed Victoria Harbour and the memorable skyline.

How to get there:

Avenue of Stars - MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit G, take subway to MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit J, and follow the signs to the Avenue of Stars.

Cheung Sha Wan Road Fashion Street and Apliu Street

Cheung Sha Wan Road Fashion Street is a great place to pick up the latest fashions at wholesale prices

How to get there:
1. MTR Sham Shui Po Station Exit C1, and walk to Cheung Sha Wan Road Fashion Street.
2. MTR Sham Shui Po Station Exit C2, and walk to Apliu Street Flea Market.

Clock Tower

Alongside the Hongkong Cultural Center and the Starferry Concourse stands the Clock Tower of the former Kowloon-Canton Railway terminus. The tower was completed and came into operation in 1921 and the only thing left behind when the station was demolished in 1975

How to get there:

1. MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit E, walk towards Salisbury Road, turn right, take pedestrian next to YMCA to Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Then turn right and walk straight ahead towards the waterfront.
2. Take Star Ferry from Central or Wan Chai and follw the signs. The clock Tower is located next to the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier.

Jade Market & Jade Street

Located on Kansu and Battery streets, the Jade Market is a collection of around 400 stalls selling a wide range of jade pendants, rings, bracelets, carvings and ornaments. Open from 10am to 5pm, the market is also the main gathering place for buyers of this fine stone who today still communicate with secret hand signals when making a purchase. Nearby is Jade Street, located on Canton Road between Kansu Street and Jordan Road, where shops operate from 10:30am to 2:30pm.

How to get there:

MTR Yau Ma Tei Station Exit C, walk along Nathan Road to Public Square Street. Walk along Public Square Street to Canton Road for 10 to 15 minutes.

Kowloon Walled City Park

Opened in 1995, the park covers 31,000 sqm of the site of the infamous Kowloon Walled City.  The classical Chinese garden adopts the Jiangnan style in landscape design, and features the remnants of the South Gated of the old walled city, as well as original  stone plaques and pre-war concrete remains.

How to get there:

1. Take a taxi from MTR Lok Fu Station Exit B to the entrance on Tung Tau Tsuen Road.
2. Bus 1 from Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry bus terminus and get off at Kowloon Walled City Park.

Ladies' Market

Ladies' Market is a must-visit destination for fashion lovers with an eye for bargain-priced clothing, bags, accessories, toys, cosmetics and household knick-knacks. The stalls making up this enjoyable market can be found on Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok

How to get there:

1.MTR Mong Kok Station Exit E2, then walk along Nelson Street for two blocks.
2.Bus 1, 1A, 2, 6 or 6A from Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier.

Lei Yue Mun Seafood Bazaar

Lei Yue Mun is a fishing village in the area and a must for seafood lovers. Visitors can wander at will along covered plankways, purchase their own live seafood from the many market stalls, and take it inot nearby restaurants to be cooked according to their specifications

How to get there:

1. Bus 14C from Lam Tin MTR Exit B.
2. Green minibus 24 or from Yau Tong MTR Exit A2 and get off at Sam Ka Tsuen Ferry Pier Terminus.

Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple

One of the most renowned temples in Hongkong. It opened to the public in 1956 and attracts worshippers of all three traditional Chinese religions : Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Built on the lower slopes of the Kowloon Hills, it gives its name to the nearby MTR Station

How to get there:

MTR Wong Tai Sin Station Exit B2 or B3.

Temple Street Night Market

Temple Street is an amazing sight, featuring rows of brightly lit stalls hawking an astonishing variety of inexpensive items for men and women ─ including clothing, pens, watches, CDs, cassettes, electronic gadgets, hardware and luggage.

How to get there:

1. MTR Jordan Station Exit A. Turn right into Jordan Road and walk three blocks to Temple Street.
2. MTR Yau Ma Tei Station Exit C, walk along Man Ming Lane to Temple Street.

Yuen Po Street/Bird Market/Flower Market/Goldfish Market

At the Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, is favorite gaathering place of Hong Kong's songbird owners, who carry their beloved pets around in intricately carved cages. All manner of beautiful birds can be seen here, as well as a host of traditional bird-keeping paraphernalia. Located on Yuen Po Street in Mong Kok, the market contains some 70 songbird stalls as well as interesting courtyards and moon gates.

The Flower Market is a jungle of exotic blossoms, luck-bringing houseplants and sweet scents to be found in more than 50 shops. It's fun to walk around the market admiring the huge variety of flowers and plants for sale. Before Chinese New Year, families flock to the market to buy auspicious plants to celebrate the most important festival on the Lunar calendar. You'll find this botanical treat on Flower Market Road, Mong Kok.

At the Goldfish Market, this specialist market is the preferred source for goldfish and other exotic fish of every shape and hue, as well as aquariums, corals and aquatic ornaments. Head for Tung Choi Street in Mong Kok.

How to get there:

Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
1. MTR Prince Edward Station Exit B2 and walk along Prince Edward Road West towards the direction of MTR Mong Kok East Station for about 15 mins.
2. MTR Mong Kok East Station Exit C. Walk to Sai Yee Street via footbridge and follow the signs.

Flower Market
1. MTR Prince Edward Station Exit B2 and walk along Prince Edward Road West towards the direction of MTR Mong Kok East Station for about 15 mins.
2. MTR Mong Kok East Station Exit C. Walk to Sai Yee Street via footbridge and follow the signs.

Goldfish Market
1. MTR Prince Edward Station Exit B2 and walk along Prince Edward Road West towards the direction of MTR Mong Kok East Station for about 15 mins.
2. MTR Mong Kok East Station Exit C. Walk to Sai Yee Street via footbridge and follow the signs.