Expats Guide / Tips (Budgeted & Stylish) Living in Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Compared to Hong Kong Island, Kowloon is hardcore Hong Kong living. Its 47 square kilometres are crowded, Mongkok in particular offers a huge range of cultural, culinary and social activities, and New Kowloon (Olympic / Tai Kok Tsui) are increasingly popular among expats looking for cheaper housing that still reaches a decent standard.

Kowloon is officially made up of the areas Prince Edward, MongkokTai Kok Tsui and Tsim Sha Tsui, and in fact much of it is distinctly low-rise by Hong Kong standards. This is due to the fact that much of it was on the landing path for the old Kai Tak airport until 1998. The skyscrapers are going up fast though, and Union Square in West Kowloon now has Hong Kong’s tallest building, the International Commerce Centre.

The name Kowloon means ‘nine dragons’ and comes from the eight hills marking its northern border (the ninth dragon being the Emperor observing said hills).

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West Mongkok, however, offers budgeted but morden buildings such as Flourish Mansion, Metroregalia, Lime Stardom, Park Summit, Park Ivy, Bedford 28, iHome, Metro Harbour View that are as impressive as anywhere else on the Island. Rents are better value out here, too – the problem can be finding somewhere in the first place; they get snapped up fast. Those who decide to base themselves out here will find everything they need – Cinemas, Supermarkets, parks, kids activities, sports facilities, glitzy shopping malls, great restaurants and bars. And if they feel the real action is still to be found on Hong Kong Island, the much-loved Star Ferry, and High Efficient HK underground, the MTR, will take them across Victoria Harbour for almost nothing.


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