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- Kowloon is the peninsula to the north of Hong Kong Island.
- Kowloon is an exciting part of the city, and is considered one of the prominent industrial and commercial hubs of the nation.
- Kowloon is the southern tip of the peninsula and faces Hong Kong island.
- Kowloon is located north of Hong Kong Island and south of the mainland part of the New Territories.
- Kowloon is to the north across Victoria Harbour, the southern part of which was ceded in 1860.
- Fo Pang (Chinese: 火棚) is a place located in a valley of Kowloon, Hong Kong.
- Temple Street - Situated in the middle of Kowloon, this is a place that sells anything and everything.
- The boundary is blurring as New World First Bus started to claim routes on the Kowloon Peninsula.
- Hence, the New Territories now comprises only the mainland north of the Kowloon Ranges and south of the Sham Chun River, as well as the Outlying Islands.
- In 1958, the airport was shifted south, out of San Po Kong and into Kowloon Bay.
- The proper Kowloon Tong was a large village located in present-day Police Sport Association near Boundary Street, south of unnamed hill.
- As he sailed back to Kowloon with the navy, the pail fell into sea, just off the coast of the area now known as Eastern District.
- Kowloon Bay is located at the north east of the peninsula.
- H ung Hom is an area of Kowloon, administratively part of the Kowloon City District.
- Prince Gong agreed to the terms of the Treaty of Tianjin, handed large amounts of silver and part of Kowloon to British Hong Kong.
- By their provisions, Chinese ports were opened to foreign trade and residents, and Hong Kong and Kowloon were permanently ceded to Great Britain.
- Besides Sham Shui Po, which is located in Kowloon, people can buy low-priced computer hardwares and applications in the area.
- Ap Liu Street in Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, aka Apliu Street, is like a flea market and a electronics shopping center all at one place.
- In operation for over a century, it is the ideal way for visitors staying in Kowloon to reach Hong Kong Island.
- Visitors may also go to the Park by taking the buses 72A, 73, 73X, 75X, 271 and 271S of the Kowloon Motor Bus Company.
- Nathan Road, the Golden Mile of Kowloon, is lined with luxury hotels, lots of shops, and fast food stalls.
- Hong Kong sightseeing is not limited to just shopping and dining in Kowloon or Hong Kong Island.
- The Langham Place Hotel is located in the heart of Kowloon, within walking distance to major commercial, shopping and cultural areas.
- As a result, it is very convenient to go shopping in the shopping mall "Festival Walk", which is built above the Kowloon Tong Stations.
- The new town is also served by a comprehensive bus network that connects it to Kowloon via several main roads including Tseung Kwan O Tunnel and Po Lam Road.
- East Rail passengers will be able to go directly to the heart of Kowloon via a 1km extension that will be built in a tunnel below Salisbury Road.
- Once out of the tunnel, drive along the West Kowloon Expressway; follow airport road signs and cross the Tsing Ma Bridge to the airport island.
- Union Square Phase 7 is the formal name of a skyscraper under construction in Kowloon, Hong Kong.
- After the construction of MTR Kowloon Bay Station, the area is referred as Kowloon Bay.
- The major service area of the company includes Kowloon and New Territories.
- Whether you want to participate or just observe, the best places to go would be Kowloon Park and Victoria Park at Causeway Bay.
- Although the view of Kowloon and Victoria Harbour can be good, be prepared for the view to be spoilt by air pollution.
- Kowloon literally means nine dragons and refers to the eight hills that were once visible before the skyscrapers took the view away.
- The view of Kowloon and Hong Kong is fantastic.
- Its 399 guest rooms and suites, feature wall-to-wall windows offer captivating vistas of the city, Victoria Harbour, Kowloon and the Peak.
- Royal Pacific Hotel and Towers offers 674 tastefully decorated guest rooms and suites, affording breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour and Kowloon Park.
- One can travel to Kowloon and Hong Kong Island conveniently in less than 30 minutes.
- Unfortunately, land reclamation has been carried out so ambitiously, it may even be possible one day to walk from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon.
- For really stunning views, walk around The Peak and take in the spectacular Hong Kong skyline, the world-famous Victoria Harbour and Kowloon.
- Take Kowloon Bay MTR station, and walk for 10-15 minutes or take a taxi; or take bus route no.
- NLB operates a holiday route numbered 1R, running from Hung Hom in Kowloon to Ngong Ping with 8 departures on Sundays and public holidays.
- The lower part of the Kowloon Peninsula was ceded (supposedly in perpetuity) by China to the British, who wanted extra land for army training and commerce.
- The second Dairy Farm store was established on Nathan Road, Kowloon towards the end of the War in 1918.
- In l860, Britain forced the Qing government to sign the Treaty of Beijing, ceding the tip of the Kowloon Peninsula.
- Mainly provides service in Kowloon and New Territories, operating total 402 routes.
- The MTR first began service in 1979 and officially merged with the Kowloon Canton Railway (KCR) on 2 December, 2007, still bearing the same english name.
- The MTR first began service in 1979 and officially merged with the Kowloon Canton Railway (KCR) on 2 December 2007, still bearing the same name in English.
- Geographically, Tsim Sha Tsui is a cape on the tip of the Kowloon Peninsula.
- Langham Place Office Tower is a 255.1 metre (837 foot) tall skyscraper located in Langham Place complex in Mongkok district in Kowloon, Hong Kong, China.
- On 1 July 1997, both parts of Kowloon were transferred to the People's Republic of China along with the rest of Hong Kong.
- The tour commences from Kowloon Peninsula and makes several interesting stops on the way to and from the border with China.
- Shenzhen is also connected by fast ferries linking Shekou, on the west edge of the SEZ with Zhuhai, Macau, Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
- The Kowloon Park swimming pool complex (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR exit A) is centrally located and offers visitors a wide range of services.
- Jetfoils, turbo catamarans, and catamarans operate between the Macau Maritime Terminal and Hong Kong (Central or Kowloon, depending on type of craft).
- Cycling in Kowloon or Central would be suicidal but in quiet areas of the islands or the New Territories a bike can be quite a nice way of getting around.
- It is just a short 5-minute ride between Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon and Central on Hong Kong Island.
- Walking this way takes you all the way to Tsim Sha Tsui East and Hung Hom where the KCR Kowloon Station is.
- Walking along the coast takes you all the way to Tsim Sha Tsui East and Hung Hom where the KCR Kowloon Station is.
- The Comedy Connection is Boston's most notable club, though the Kowloon in Saugus, MA has also scene many greats on their way up.
- As a rule of thumb, expensive luxury accommodation are on Hong Kong Island while cheaper digs can be found in Kowloon and the New Territories.
- It is cheaper, easier, and faster than going into Hong Kong Central or Kowloon.
- While prices on Kowloon side tend to be cheaper, it is also less tourist-friendly and English proficiency is not as strong as on the Hong Kong Island side.
- A major new line runs southward from Beijing to Kowloon (Hong Kong) via Fuyang and Nanchang and eases strain on the other north-south trunk lines.
- The line is underground from Hong Kong to Kowloon Stations, between them a harbour crossing.
- Then, the line rises above the ground onto a viaduct, which is also built under the West Kowloon Expressway.
- This design is to align the two southbound tracks at Tai Wai immediately next to each other, speeding up interchange during the morning commute to Kowloon.
- These concessions included the right to construct and operate a railway from Kowloon to Canton that would link to the Peking-Hankow-Canton line.
- A flyover runs from the hill north of Jordan Valley to Kowloon Peak was the highest bridge in Hong Kong at that time.
- As well as several trails up the Kowloon Hills, there are narrow roads to the eastern part of the ridge, with one running close by Kowloon Peak.
- The scene was about Bosco going to Kowloon Peak to watch the sunset with his girlfriend Natalie, and they eventually kissed under the romantic atmosphere.
- Kowloon - Geographically, it refers to the area south of the mountain ranges of Beacon Hill, Lion Rock, Tate's Cairn, Kowloon Peak, etc.
- It is situated in the eastern part of the Kowloon Peninsula bounded by the southern range of the Kowloon Peak to the East and Lei Yue Mun to the South.
- You don't have to walk as far as Kowloon Peak itself to enjoy views from this ridge.
- The Peak offers breathtakingly beautiful views of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon across Victoria Harbour, and is especially stunning at night.
- The views are impressive; there's a small pavilion with Kowloon Peak ahead, Kowloon below.
- The views of the harbour and the Kowloon Peninsula from this 428 meters vantage point are simply breathtaking and should not be missed.
- On the other side of the harbor, there's Kowloon Park, as well as the waterfront promenade along Tsim Sha Tsui and Tsim Sha Tsui East.
- There is a terrace garden between IFC2 and the Four Seasons Hotel that offers unobstructed open view of the harbor and Kowloon (albeit low elevation).
- Situated at the northwestern part of the Kowloon Peninsula, Sham Shui Po covers an area of about 1,047 hectares with population about 372,200 as of 2000.
- At the very tip of the Kowloon peninsula lies Tsim Sha Tsui, a tourist magnet with Nathan Road as its focal point.
- Tsim Sha Tsui is located at the very tip of Kowloon peninsula and is best reached by taking the scenic Star Ferry across the harbor from Central.
- Visitors focus most of their time in Hong Kong's city proper, which consists of the northern tip of Hong Kong Island and the southern tip of Kowloon.
- Both of Tsing Yi 's hotels boast marvellous views of Rambler Channel, which separates the island from Kowloon peninsula.
- To get the best views of Hong Kong, leave the island and head for the Kowloon waterfront.
- The MTR is by far the fastest way to get to and from the Island to Kowloon.
- ARIA is on a prime site by the highest peak in Kowloon with panoramic views of Victoria Harbour, comparable to The Peak on Hong Kong Island.
- After the franchise of the company came to an end, Hong Kong and Kowloon Ferry took over the route and operated it.
- The Kowloon ferry is accessed five blocks from the hotel and Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre is six blocks away.
- It is more expensive than the ferry, but quicker, particularly for those travelling further into Kowloon than Tsim Shat Sui or to Lantau Island.
- Magnificently renovated in traditional architecture, the Chi Lin Nunnery is another must-see attraction in Kowloon.
- Before the opening of the campsite, Scouts in Kowloon set up an unofficial campsite in Diamond Hill in the New Kowloon in 1940s.
- New Kowloon covers the entirety of the Wong Tai Sin and Kwun Tong districts, as well as the mainland portion of the Sham Shui Po District (i.e.
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