The vibrant tip of the Kowloon Peninsula, famous for the harbor promenade, Temple Street Night Market, and world-class museums.

About Kowloon (Tsim Sha Tsui)

Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) is Hong Kong's tourism heartland, occupying the southern tip of the Kowloon Peninsula with an unrivaled waterfront view of Hong Kong Island's iconic skyline. The Avenue of Stars along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade is the prime spot for watching the nightly Symphony of Lights show illuminate the harbor.

The neighborhood packs an extraordinary density of attractions: the Hong Kong Museum of Art, Space Museum, Cultural Centre, and the historic Peninsula Hotel (Hong Kong's grande dame, opened 1928) are all within walking distance. Nathan Road, Kowloon's main artery, is lined with electronics shops, tailors, and hotels stretching north through Jordan and Yau Ma Tei.

Behind the glittering facade, Kowloon's side streets reveal traditional Hong Kong: Temple Street Night Market for bargain shopping and fortune tellers, the Jade Market in Yau Ma Tei, and Chungking Mansions—a famous budget accommodation tower and multicultural food hub. The MTR connects TST to every part of the territory.

Nearby Landmarks

Victoria Harbour Promenade Temple Street Night Market Peninsula Hotel Star Ferry

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost HK$250-300 (~$32-39 USD)
Time 30-40 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Train (Airport Express)

Cost HK$105
Time 21 minutes
Frequency Every 10 minutes

Step-by-Step Directions

Take the Airport Express from HKG to Kowloon Station (21 min). Take a free shuttle bus (K1-K5 routes serve TST hotels) or walk 10 min to TST. Alternatively, transfer to MTR at Kowloon Station to TST via Tung Chung Line + connection.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi HK$250-300 (~$32-39 USD) 30-40 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Train HK$105 21 minutes Budget, avoiding traffic

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

The Airport Express runs until 12:48 AM. After that, night bus N21 runs from the airport through Kowloon (90 min, HK$23). Taxis are available 24/7, costing HK$270-330 ($35-42) to TST at night. Temple Street Night Market runs until midnight.

Luggage Tips

The Airport Express has generous luggage racks. Free shuttle buses from Kowloon Station serve major TST hotels. In-town check-in at Kowloon Station lets you drop bags before your return flight. TST streets are bustling—keep luggage close on busy Nathan Road.

Accessibility

Airport Express and Kowloon Station are fully wheelchair accessible. Free hotel shuttle buses have limited wheelchair access—check with the hotel. TST's main streets have curb ramps. The waterfront promenade is flat and accessible. MTR Tsim Sha Tsui station has elevators.