Best things to do in Kowloon

Kowloon Unmissables

Kowloon serves as Hong Kong’s cultural and commercial core, anchored by the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. This collection features architectural landmarks like the 1915 Clock Tower and the Sky100 observation deck, alongside the nightly Symphony of Lights show over Victoria Harbour. Cultural sites include the multi-religious Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple and the historic Temple Street Night Market. For insight into the region's heritage and technology, the list includes the Hong Kong Museum of History and the Science Museum, while Nathan Road offers the 'Golden Mile' of shopping.

Kowloon Unmissables — Map

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Symphony of Lights

The imposing light performance was awarded the Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show by the Guinness World Records.

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Temple Street

This street market, located on the street named after the Tin Hau Temple, is a special one because it stays open long into the night.

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Sky100

This observation deck is situated on the 100th floor of the tallest building in Hong Kong (and one of the tallest ones in the world) -…

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Central Star Ferry Pier

This late 19th-century ferry company will take you across the Victoria Harbor.

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Harbour City

One of the largest mega-malls in Asia, located in Hong Kong’s Kowloon district.

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Tim Ho Wan

The cheapest Michelin restaurant in the world. You can surely recognize it from a distance as there's usually a long queue of people waiting…

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Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin

This temple is a place of worship for three religions - Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism.

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Kowloon Park

This very well maintained park dotted with public art is perfect for relaxation, strolling or people watching.

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Nathan Road

The oldest road in Kowloon, also called the "Golden Mile". Although the road is around 3.6 kilometers long, it will take you hours to cross…

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Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower

The clock tower was raised in 1915 as part of the Kowloon-Canton Railway station, which opened a year later.

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Hong Kong Museum of History

The museum boasts informative and intriguing exhibitions devoted to archaeology, ethnography and the moved history and colonial heritage of…

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Victoria Harbour

Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour in Hong Kong separating Hong Kong Island in the south from the Kowloon Peninsula to the…

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AIA Vitality Park

Providing stunning views of all of Hong Kong, especially the Victoria Harbor, this 60-metre tall Ferris wheel opened in 2014.

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Hong Kong Science Museum

Operating since 1991, this wonderful museum is full of interactive exhibits, games, and set-ups that will help you and your kids understand…

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Hong Kong Space Museum

The museum houses a planetarium (located in the egg-shaped dome), the Stanley Ho Space Theatre, OMNIMAX projector room, and a vast…

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