17-532: 22°18′21″N 114°10′12″E / 22.30589°N 114.16987°E / 22.30589; 114.16987 Temple Street is a street located in the areas of Jordan and Yau Ma Tei in Kowloon , Hong Kong . It is known for its night market and is one of the busiest flea markets at night in the territory. The night market lies in the Yau Ma Tei, Jordan part of the street. Popular with tourists and locals alike in
34-874: A meteorological station of the Hong Kong Observatory , the Blood Transfusion Centre of Hong Kong Red Cross and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital . From 1967 until June 1995, the 15-storey British Military Hospital (BMH) was also based in the area, on a site to the east of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. It was closed in 1995 as the British Garrison scaled down from more than 10,000 personnel to about 3,000 as 1997 approached. The 7.4 hectares (18 acres) site had an estimated market value of HK$ 5.6 billion in 1995. The site on which
51-675: Is an area in Yau Tsim Mong District in Kowloon , Hong Kong . It is bounded approximately by Waterloo Road to the north, the East Rail line to the east, Austin Road to the south, and Nathan Road to the west. There is an elevated portion which is considered the boundary with Yau Ma Tei . The northern areas is hilly, while the southern section is relatively flat. The area is zoned for Government, residential and recreational use, and there are no commercial outlets. The hill north hosts
68-732: Is also home to a number of prominent hotels in Kowloon : Nathan Road and Jordan Road run through the area. The intersection of these two roads is a major intersection in Kowloon. Jordan is served by the MTR station of the same name , on the Tsuen Wan line , as well as numerous bus lines. Jordan is also the site of a bus terminal for transport to the Huanggang Border Crossing in Shenzhen , China. King%27s Park, Hong Kong King's Park
85-460: Is an area in Hong Kong , located on Kowloon Peninsula . It is named after a road of the same name in the district. The area is bordered by King's Park to the east, Tsim Sha Tsui to the south, Ferry Point to the west, and Yau Ma Tei to the north. Administratively, it is part of Yau Tsim Mong District . Jordan is located in the central part of the Yau Tsim Mong District . The western portion
102-544: Is better known for such services, however. Although Jordan lacks the sights and comforts to support mass mainstream tourism, it still attracts a small cadre of adventurous tourists interested in experiencing authentic working-class life in Hong Kong. For locals, many live in Jordan for its relatively affordable housing, its centralised location on the spine of Hong Kong's transportation network and its diverse cultural flavour. Jordan
119-510: Is entirely developed and urbanised other than a few small parks. Motor and pedestrian traffic throughout most of the day is very dense. Jordan is a microcosm of working-class Hong Kong. Like nearby districts of Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui , large sections of Jordan hosts a mix of older residential high-rises, office buildings, street markets, hotels, eateries and an almost infinite variety of small shops. There are also sections offering karaoke , hostess bars and massage parlours; nearby Mong Kok
136-502: Is home to a large number of Indians, Pakistanis, Nepalese and other ethnic minorities. The area bordering Ferry Point therefore hosts a wide array of South Asian and other restaurants and market stores. On 23 January 2021, HKSAR government imposed the first COVID-19 lockdown in Jordan at 04:00. The lockdown area reopened at 03:30 on 25 January, lasting for 23.5 hours. The following noteworthy places are located in Jordan: Jordan
153-408: Is lively at dusk daily. Traffic is closed on the street at that time as visitors swarm into the street. There are more than a hundred stalls with colourful lights in the market. There are carts bulging with goods from clothing to mobile phones and watches . Stalls have items mainly for men, jeans , t-shirts , pants , lighters , shoes and men's accessories . Low-priced merchandise is common in
170-466: Is officially known as Kwun Chung ( 官涌 ), especially before the MTR metro system went into service in 1979. Jordan is considered as an area surrounded by Cox's Road to the east, Austin Road to the south, Ferry Street to the west, and Kansu Street [ yue ] to the north. This would make Jordan approximately 1-square-kilometre (0.39 sq mi) in size with a population of about 150,000. Like most of southern Kowloon , Jordan
187-484: The "Masters") and many have run these clinics for many years. The night market is famous for its snacks and roadside dining, which serves local street cuisine. It sells a wide range of delicious local delicacies. There are also many restaurants selling seafood. These rice hot pots can be perfect for an intimate dinner. They are delicious as well as affordable. All of these culinary delicacies represent Hong Kong's traditional and unique food culture. During September 2003,
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#1732876880439204-504: The evening, it is also common to see the place crowded at dusk. It sells cheap merchandise and food items. The place is sometimes known as "Men's Street". The road was built during the Qing dynasty and was named after the Tin Hau temple which was built on the site. The Temple Street Night Market is sometimes known as Men's Street as it is popular for men's fashion. The market starts at 2 p.m., but
221-449: The hospital buildings once were was sold by 1999, and is now a private housing estate , whilst the fields which once surrounded the hospital have been largely preserved due to the lobbying efforts of a group of sporting associations. The Kings Park Sports Association (KPSA) was then formed, with Hong Kong Rugby Football Union as one of its core members. In 1987, land to the south of the BMH
238-587: The inaugural Temple Street Festival was organised and was supported by the Home Affairs Bureau and the Hong Kong Tourism Board . The nearest MTR stations to Temple Street are Jordan station Exit A in ten minutes and Yau Ma Tei station Exit C one minute. The unique characteristics of Temple Street make it a desirable location for filming. It is often used as a setting to portray all walks of life in Hong Kong. Also, many gangster films depict
255-507: The night market. Cheap second hand goods such as cassettes , video tapes , old newspapers , antiques are also sold there. Like in other night markets in Southeast Asia , prices can always be negotiated by bargaining. Tourists can do shopping and enjoy a Cantonese opera show. Old Chinese clinics exist on this street which employ Traditional Chinese medicine for treating illnesses and diseases. They are known as TCM physicians (dubbed
272-601: The place as a street of crime. The place is featured in films such as Queen of Temple Street (1990) and The Prince of Temple Street (1992). Temple Street also plays a prominent role in the Stephen Chow film The God of Cookery , the Fiona Sit series C'est La Vie, Mon Chéri , and the TVB series Street Fighters (廟街·媽·兄弟) which starred Hacken Lee and Edmond Leung . Jordan, Hong Kong Jordan ( Chinese : 佐敦 )
289-593: Was developed into Wylie Court , a residential estate for civil servants. The Civil Service Club is located nearby. The southern portion of King's Park is a flat piece of land, hosting various recreation clubs and green sports grounds, including King's Park Hockey Ground , Kowloon Bowling Green Club , YMCA Recreation Ground , the United Services Recreation Club , Kowloon Cricket Club , and Gun Club Hill Barracks , are located south of Gascoigne Road. The headquarters of Hong Kong Girl Guides Association
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