Joanna James
The most vibrant area of Kowloon in Hong Kong, Mongkok, is chock full of fun encounters and experiences. Explore the night markets, dine on local delights and scour the attractions for a holiday of awesome memories. Here are the best things to do in Mongkok.
An iconic landmark in Mongkok is the famous Ladies Market, boasting over 100 stalls. Shop for just about anything there ranging from souvenirs to apparel and accessories to footwear. Don't let the name fool you though, Ladies Market has plenty of attractive products for gents too. Easy to reach from Mongkok hotels the market is located at Tung Choi Street just 4 minutes from the Dorsett Mongkok; one of the well-located hotels in Kowloon.
There is no better place to wind up a satisfying bout of retail therapy than a lovely dinner at Ming Court; one of Mongkok's most famous restaurants. The Michelin Star restaurant is known to attract romantics and serves a variety of prawn, pork, wagyu beef and char siew.
Mongkok, as you would have gathered by now, is perfect for treating the foodie and shopaholic in you. Enjoy the best retail therapy scouring the bargains at Temple Street Night Market. The places are placed next to the Tin Hau Temple and are perfect for picking up inexpensive items ranging across electronics, apparel, unique souvenirs and a host of other knick-knacks. Open from 5 pm to 11 pm this market is where you get to hone your bargaining skills, don't forget to do so, and 'no' you won't be offending anyone, simply following the expected protocol. Don't forget to pop over to the temple to observe some exotic rituals and colourful vintage displays.
This is one gem you don't want to miss, mind you, the place is not known by many and a pity really for its one of the best attractions in Mongkok. Located close to the Flower Market the Yuanpu Street Bird Park is a trading post for birds of all shapes and colours. The cages lining the streets house a range of colourful birds chirping and filling the area with pleasant trills.
Head over to Fa Yuen Street otherwise known as 'Sneaker Street' and shop for your favourite brand of footwear. The street lined with a variety of stalls offers Nike, Reebok, Jimmy Choo, Adidas and a range of other big brand shoes to choose from.
Go seek out the little alley in Argyle Street to witness the colourful creations of Mongkok's street artists. The graffiti adorning the walls there are very impressive, colourful and inspirational to the soul. One of the best places to spend some time contemplating over the creativity and subtle messages, graffiti alley is a must visit for a taste of local talent.
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