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Kowloon
Home » Hong Kong » Major Cities and Regions » KowloonKowloon City- This district is mainly a residential area and was formerly the sight of the Kai Tak International Ariport. Tourist attractions include the Kowloon Walled City and Sung Wong Toi Park.
Kwun Tong- This is the most densely populated district, with 55,000 people per km. It is also one of the largest industrial areas in Hong Kong, although pollution, poverty, and aging population are concerns. The importance of industry in Hong Kong is diminishing and many of the factories are being torn down and replaced with commercial buildings.
Sham Shui Po- This district has a population of 372,200 and is the most poverty-stricken of all the districts. It has the highest percentage of elderly and the lowest median monthly domestic household income. There is also a high percentage of new immigrants. In 1966, Hong Kong’s first large-scale private housing estate was built here and covers 99 blocks.
Wong Tai Sin- This district is located in Kowloon and gas a population of 432,400. Its name is derived form the Won Tai Sin Temple, which is located there. There is also a famous nunnery located there called the Chi Lin Nunnery, which was constructed in the Tang Dynasty style. This district also contains several major public housing estates.
Yau Tsim Mong- This district is located west of Kowloon and has a population of 295,700. It is comprised of three areas, Yau Ma Tie, Twim Sha Tsui, and Mong Kok, which is where is gets its name. There are five rails lines that serve this district: Tsuen Wan Line, Kwun Tong Line, Mong Kok Line, Yau ma Tei Line, and Jordan Line.
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