Kowloon City District

Kowloon City is a district with special historical meaning in Hong Kong. It was recorded that the last emperor of the Sung Dynasty, Emperor Sung Bing, moved to the south to escape from the Mongolian army and once stayed in the area of Kowloon City. The huge rock in "Sung Wong Toi Garden" is evidence of the story. During the past hundred years, the two most significant historical developments were perhaps the once semi-lawless Kowloon Walled City and the once spectacular Kai Tak Airport.

The Kowloon Walled City has been completely demolished and the ancient Chinese-style Kowloon Walled City Garden has been built, while Hong Kong International Airport has been moved to Chep Lap Kok close to Lantau Island. The old airport will be redeveloped and is estimated to become "A City Within A City" in the future.

To tourists and citizens, Kowloon City is famous for its good restaurants. There are local style restaurants, along with Chiu Chow and Thai cuisines which attract many customers. Thus Kowloon City is sometimes called "The Food City". Also, there are many temples and ancient attractions which are worth visiting.