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Crowded, lively Mong Kok, Kowloon
Author: Samisstrong (public domain)
Mong Kok (旺角, map) is a neighbourhood in Yau Tsim Mong District on Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong. The neighbourhood is some times spelled Mongkok, and occasionally known by its colonial name Argyle. Until it was made part of Yau Tsim Mong District in 1994, it was part of Mong Kok District.
Street market on Nelson Street, Mong Kok
Author: Sdata (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
Mong Kok is a busy commercial part of Kowloon, with the streets lined with shops and multi-storey shopping complexes. There are many shops selling everything from clothes to cameras, restaurants and entertainment outlets. Mong Kok is also a major working-class residential area. With 130,000 people to one kilometer, it has the highest population density in the world. The name Mong Kok means "prosperous corner". The name came about because the area was once lush with ferns before it was developed. The British called it Argyle, but the name never caught on with the locals. It does crop up from time to time - the MTR station serving the area was originally called Argyle Station, after Argyle Street, but was eventually renamed Mong Kok MTR Station.
Fa Yuen Street, Mong Kok
Author: Chong Fat (public domain)
Although Mong Kok was experienced modern development in the early 20th century, archaeological excavation has reveal evidence of human settlement in the area going back to the Jin Dynasty (AD 265-420). This is based on the discovery of pottery shards from that period.
Mong Kok is the place to go to experience the street markets. Some of these have developed to cater to specific niche products or clientele, and are listed on this page. The shopping in Mong Kok are geared towards inexpensive and non-luxury products.
Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, Mong Kok
Author: Yuenposum (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
How to go to Mong Kok
Take the Hong Kong MTR to the Mong Kok MTR Station and the Prince Edward MTR Station. Both of these are served by the East Rail Line, Kwun Tong Line and Tsuen Wan Line.What to see in Mong Kok
- Fa Yuen Street Market
The vendors on Fa Yuen Street sells a mixed bag of items ranging from clothing to sports shoes. - Flower Market Road
Vendors on this road, at the top end of Tung Choi Street, sells cut flowers as wll as plants and gardening accessories. - Goldfish Market
The place to get your supply of goldfish for your aquarium is on Tung Choi Street, north of Ladies' Street Market. - Ho King Shopping Centre
Shopping centre with shops specializing in video games and video game consoles. - Ladies' Street Market
An area in Mong Kok where you find stalls selling women's clothing, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, etc. - Langham Place
Shopping mall with office tower. At 59 storeys, this is the tallest building in Mong Kok. - Mong Kok Computer Centre
Specialty mall with over 50 retail outlets specializing in computer and computer accessories. - Portland Street
The most famous red-light district of Kowloon. - Sai Yeung Choi Street South
Area in Mong Kok with shops selling electronic goods, cosmetics and discount books. - Sino Centre Arcade
Shopping complex on Nathan Road with stalls selling DVDs, Video CDs and music CDs. - Tile Street
Section of Portland Street near intersections with Argyle Street and Bute Street, with a concentration of shops selling building material. - Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
Area in Mong Kok selling caged birds and bird-keeping accessories.
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