Kowloon Walled City (Chinese: 九龍寨城) [a] was an extremely densely populated and largely lawless enclave within the boundaries of Kowloon City of former British Hong Kong. Built as an imperial Chinese military fort, the walled city became a de jure enclave after the New Territories were leased to the United Kingdom in 1898.

Kowloon City is an old district in Hong Kong; however, it has been transforming into a modern district with a lot of new shops and restaurants over the years. The district is well known for its wide range of cuisine.

2020年1月6日 · British and French forces devastated the Chinese, and a new treaty granted the whole of the Kowloon Peninsula to Britain, with a solitary exception—the Walled City.

2024年7月12日 · Kowloon Walled City was once the most densely populated place on Earth, with 50,000 residents in just 0.026 square kilometers. Despite its dark reputation for crime and chaos, the city was a vibrant community with street stalls, factories and rooftop gardens.

Kowloon City is about as diverse as Hong Kong gets. Occupying the eastern half of the Kowloon peninsula, this district spans old neighbourhoods, leafy suburban enclaves, historic sites and the former Kai Tak Airport, which is now being redeveloped into a recreational hub.

2015年1月2日 · Picture a colossal empire of little houses stacked on top of each other. That was Kowloon Walled City in Hong Kong. Now demolished, it lives on in memory.

2024年7月10日 · Kowloon City is a vibrant and historic neighbourhood best known for being home to the former Kowloon Walled City. It's also one of the best places to look for food, especially if you love Thai food. Though the infamous walled city has long gone, there are still a lot of interesting remnants from the past that you can explore.

From the city’s best Thai restaurants to trendy themed cafes, follow our guide to discover the best of Kowloon City.

Kowloon (/ ˌ k aʊ ˈ l uː n /) is an urban area in Hong Kong comprising the Kowloon Peninsula and New Kowloon. It has a population of 2,019,533 and a population density of 43,033/km 2 (111,450/sq mi) in 2006.

2024年12月14日 · Top 10 Things to Do in Kowloon: See reviews and photos of Kowloon, Hong Kong (China) on Tripadvisor.