Kwun Tong District

Kwun Tong is one of the largest administrative districts in Hong Kong, which covers an area of about 1,130 hectares and has a population of around 580,000. It is situated in the eastern part of the Kowloon Peninsula bounded by the southern range of the Kowloon Peak to the East and Lei Yue Mun to the South.

History
In ancient times, Kwun Tong was called "Kwun Fu Cheung". It had once been an economic and military strategic location. The area around Kwun Tong's foothills including Kowloon Bay, was originally a tract of saltpans from which the government revenue was generated through production of salt and collection of taxes from salt-producers. It was said that the original name for Kwun Tong (literally means government owned ponds) was derived from these saltpans, which were similar to ordinary ponds when filled up with seawater and largely owned by the government.

Characteristics
Kwun Tong is a mini metropolis where industrial, business and residential developments woven. However, its old villages like Lei Yue Mun still maintain their long-standing cultural colour. In recent years, a number of community development projects, including newly built facilities such as schools, clinics and community centres have been launched to cope with the rapid population increase. These facilities have put a new face on the Kwun Tong's outlook, making it a comfortable place for local residents to live.

"Fun in Kwun Tong" website
Besides the information provided here, the visitors can also take a visit to "Fun in Kwun Tong" website (URL: http://www.kwuntong.org.hk) to obtain the most recent information of Kwun Tong District. The website, established by the Kwun Tong District Council, presents a colourful and joyful Kwun Tong and give a remarkable trip to the visitors.