Yau Tsim Mong District, Administrative district in Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong.
Yau Tsim Mong District encompasses three main neighborhoods: Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Mong Kok, covering 6.5 square kilometers with 343,000 residents.
The district evolved from fishing communities on Kowloon Peninsula before 1860, when the territory was ceded to Britain, marking the start of urban development.
Temple Street Night Market and Yuen Po Street Bird Garden represent traditional elements of local life, while modern shopping centers showcase contemporary commerce.
Six MTR lines serve the district, including the Tsuen Wan line, Kwun Tong line, and Airport Express, making it accessible from all parts of Hong Kong.
The district maintains one of the highest population densities worldwide, with 49,115 people per square kilometer according to recent statistics.
Location: Hong Kong
Shares border with: Sham Shui Po District
Website: http://districtcouncils.gov.hk/ytm
GPS coordinates: 22.31187,114.17168
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:01
International Commerce Centre
1.5 km
Hong Kong Coliseum
1.6 km
Mong Kok
1.2 km
Avenue of Stars
2.1 km
Clock Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
2 km
Former Marine Police Headquarters
1.8 km
Lui Seng Chun
1.6 km
Hong Kong Museum of History
1.3 km
Hong Kong Palace Museum
2 km
Hong Kong Space Museum
1.9 km
Nathan Road
156 m
Kowloon Park
1.3 km
M+
1.7 km
The Cullinan
1.3 km
Hong Kong Science Museum
1.4 km
Victoria Dockside
1.9 km
Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck
1.5 km
Harbour Place
1.8 km
The ONE
1.3 km
Hong Kong Museum of Art
2 km
The Arch
1.3 km
Yau Ma Tei Fruit Market
381 m
Temple Street Night Market
621 m
The Harbourside
1.4 km
Hong Kong Cultural Centre
2 km
Langham Place Hotel
790 m
Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
1.6 km
Sorrento
1.2 kmReviews
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