Trésors cachés à Kowloon Bay

Hidden Gems

This collection explores the transformation of East Kowloon’s industrial and historical landscape into cultural hubs and themed green spaces. It features repurposed sites like the Cattle Depot Artist Village and the Zero Carbon Building, Hong Kong’s first eco-conscious architectural showcase. The list also highlights uniquely themed public parks, including the 'Journey to the West' inspired Fung Tak Park and the historical grounds of the former Kowloon Walled City.

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Kowloon Walled City Park

Come see what's left of a former military stronghold, demolished in the 1980s.

Helen Li Ka Yin / CC BY-SA 3.0

Cattle Depot Artist Village

The former slaughterhouse has been gradually inhabited by artists and now hosts twenty art groups and independent artists.

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Zero Carbon Building

Hong Kong’s first zero-carbon architectural project, featuring an exhibition and education center dedicated to low-carbon living and sustainable building technologies.

Exploringlife / CC BY-SA 4.0

Wong Tai Sin Cultural Garden

A Chinese culture-themed park located within Morse Park, featuring traditional architectural elements and landscaping completed in 2008.

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Fung Tak Park

A public park themed after the Chinese literary classic 'Journey to the West,' with zones dedicated to the Monkey King’s adventures, including Flower Fruit Mountain and the Water Curtain Cave.

WiNG / CC BY-SA 3.0

Carpenter Road Park

A 2.68-hectare public park adjacent to the Kowloon Walled City Park, featuring a cycling track and sports facilities since 1989.

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Ping Shek Playground

A public recreational area located at the end of Choi Shing Lane in Ping Shan, offering playground facilities and open green space.