Geographical environment of Mong Kok

Mong Kok, located at the northern end of Nathan Road, belongs to the early development area of Kowloon and is most famous for typhoon shelters and temples. There are many traces of the past here. In the streets of this area, it is not difficult to find traditional shops such as old-fashioned cake shops, shrine shops and mahjong halls. Most businesses are small-scale, and there are some of the oldest streets in Hong Kong. Walking is the best way to explore secrets. The authentic taste is completely different from the modern Nathan Road.

Mong Kok nearby is the most crowded area in Hong Kong and a popular shopping place for local people. Many shops and restaurants are open all night. The whole area is bustling and crowded with banks and commercial buildings. The shop pattern is small and exquisite, and Nathan Road is the essence. Temple Street extends from Jordan Road to Yau Ma Tei civilization. At 7 o'clock every night, it is transformed into a brightly lit and lively night market, with hundreds of stalls selling cheap goods such as clothes, electrical appliances and watches. Because many stalls sell men's wear, it is commonly known as "Men's Street", which is close to Tianhou Temple, where there are fortune tellers and stalls, and there are street opera performances not far away. This lively place is really like a civilian nightclub ... visitors can discover the real life of Hong Kong city by browsing both sides of the street.

Mong Kok is located in Yau Tsim Mong District, Hong Kong, in the middle of Kowloon Peninsula. There are many new and old buildings; The floors of old residential buildings are mostly shops or restaurants. With Nathan Road as the boundary, shopping centers are concentrated in the east and residential areas are in the west. The traffic in Mong Kok is very developed. Buses, trains, subways and even green minibuses stay up all night. During holidays, the area east of Nathan Road is often crowded with people.