A compact district full of cultural sights and historic buildings, Yau Tsim Mong District is best known for its collection of themed streets. This shopper’s paradise boasts trendy malls, wholesale outlets, street markets and bazaars selling anything from luxury brands to handicrafts.

Things to do

Start your journey by exploring the themed streets in Yau Tsim Mong District. Bird Garden has exotic birds in bamboo cages, while Ladies Market features an abundance of shopping bargains and Sneakers Street houses the latest fashions. Step into Sino Centre for a colorful world of Japanese comics and be immersed in a new world of cartoon figures, K-pop posters and trendy gadgets.

Interested in Science? Visit the Hong Kong Science Museum to discover 500 interactive exhibits on robotics and virtual reality. Learn about various forms of energy by watching mesmerizing audio-visual effects formed by the 22-meter-high Energy Machine.

Take the kids to the Hong Kong Space Museum, housed in the unique egg-shaped building that has become a landmark on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Explore the Stanley Ho Space Theatre and Hall of Astronomy, where space explorers can experience sky shows and marvel at astronomy exhibits and a digital planetarium projector.

When you’ve worked up an appetite from all the sightseeing, make a pit stop at one of the trendy eateries in Yau Tsim Mong District. Head to Dundas Street to indulge in skewers and stinky tofu at Kai-Kee Snack or try Korean fried chicken at Chicken Hof & Soju on Korean Street.

Getting around

The Yau Tsim Mong District can be explored on foot, while buses, taxis and the metro are useful when traveling further afield. The easiest way to reach Hong Kong International Airport is by metro, which takes around 45 minutes.