Yau Ma Tei Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Yau Ma Tei
Popular places to visit
Temple Street Night Market
Test your haggling skills as you buy jade, be soothed by the sounds of the Chinese Opera and have your fortune told by a bird at this popular night market.
Elements Shopping Mall
During your trip to Kowloon, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Elements Shopping Mall. Amble around this vibrant area's waterfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
International Commerce Centre
Unbeatable city, harbor and sunset views await at Hong Kong’s tallest skyscraper, which is also the location for a spectacular sound and light show.
Sky 100
Admire the city and harbor views from this panoramic viewpoint and then travel back in time to periods in Hong Kong’s history via virtual reality exhibits.
West Kowloon Cultural District
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by West Kowloon Cultural District in Kowloon. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
Hong Kong Palace Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Hong Kong Palace Museum in Kowloon. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Hong Kong: Lantau Cable Car, Big Buddha, Lunch Well Wishing Tour
Hong Kong Guided Dinner + Laser Show Lounge Entry (2023) | 200+ booked
Small Group Kowloon Michelin Rated Street Food and Culture Tour
A Taste of Hong Kong: Private Tour With Locals
Our pick of the best Yau Ma Tei Hotel Deals
Eaton HK
Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025
Nathan Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025
Casa
Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025
W Hong Kong
Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025
Travelodge Kowloon
Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025
Hotel Stage
Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Yau Ma Tei
Yau Tsim Mong
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are a few things travellers love about Yau Tsim Mong. Check out Temple Street Night Market or Elements Shopping Mall while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Kowloon Station to get around town.
Kwun Chung
While visiting Kwun Chung, you might make a stop by sights like Canton Road and Kowloon Union Church.
West Kowloon
Shopping, waterfront views and restaurants are just a few things travellers like about West Kowloon. Sights like Elements Shopping Mall and Sky 100 are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Kowloon area at Kowloon Station.
Jordan
Gourmet restaurants sacred temples and top sights from Temple Street Night Market to Shanghai Street – discover Jordan, a destination also famous for its shopping.
King's Park
While King's Park isn't home to many top sights, Temple Street Night Market and Shanghai Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
Tsim Sha Tsui
The captivating waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Tsim Sha Tsui. Make a stop by Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre or K11 Art Mall while you're exploring the area.