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Yau Ma Tei
Lower Kowloon PeninsulaAbout
Yaumatei is one of the liveliest districts in Hong Kong. One can easily spend a whole day wandering around the area, which is buzzing with traditional Chinese street-scenes. For the eldery to enjoy a chat and sip tea, this is definitely a glimpse into traditional Chinese lifestyle and excellent to explore on foot. Retirees love to gather around the public square in front of the Tin Hau Temple, and enjoy a game of Chinese chess as well as Horse race betting. Start by exploring Jordan Road and end off at Temple street. Along Shanghai Street, street shops sell traditional Chinese red wedding Gowns. Tin Hau temple is between the Market and public square street. A little further is the Jade Market with a wide range of jade products on sale. Sometimes the best times to visit are at night, the Temple Street Night Market is packed with people looking for bargain merchandise, and there are also Chinese fortune-tellers, Nepalese palm readers, Tarot Card fortune readers for that elusive look into the future.
