【Time-Travel Adventure】Kowloon Walled City Park

Once known as the legendary "lawless Kowloon Walled City," this site has transformed into a fantastical park blending history with Suzhou-style gardens! Step into Kowloon Walled City Park and you'll find: Qing Dynasty yamen ruins hidden among Jiangnan-style pavilions, azaleas blooming atop the concrete foundations of the old city, making this perhaps Hong Kong's most "magical realism" destination! ### 🌿 Top 5 Must-See Spots **✅ Qing Dynasty Kowloon Inspection Yamen** At the park's center stands the preserved **green-brick yamen building**, which served as the office for Qing officials in 1847. The stone plaque inscribed with "ALMSHOUSE" bears witness to colonial history. **✅ Archaeological Site of the Walled City** Through glass flooring, you can directly view the **foundations and drainage systems of the old Walled City**, offering a striking contrast to the historical photos displayed on the walls. **✅ Suzhou-Style Landscape Gardens** • The intricate "Lung Tsun Pavilion" • The koi-filled pond at "Yiu Yut Lau" • The Song Dynasty-inspired hexagonal "Wai Yin Kok" tea house **✅ Dark Legends Photo Spots** • Markers of the original "lawless zone" • Ceramic installations simulating the infamous "Dentist Street" • A metal wall engraved with residents' memories **✅ Hidden Old Hong Kong Memories** Inside the "South Gate Heritage" exhibition hall, you'll find donated items from the 1970s Walled City life, including mahjong sets and dental equipment. ### 📸 Photographer's Secret Angles 1️⃣ **Yamen's red walls** framed by bamboo (perfect for traditional Hanfu shots) 2️⃣ Capture "Wai Yin Kok" through the "moon gate" for a framed composition 3️⃣ On rainy days, photograph reflections on "Stone Slab Street" to recreate the cinematic feel of the movie *Kung Fu* ### ℹ️ Practical Information 📍 Address: Tung Tsing Road, Kowloon City (near Carpenter Road) 🚇 Transportation: Lok Fu Station Exit B, 10-minute walk / Sung Wong Toi Station Exit D ⏰ Hours: 6:30 AM–11:00 PM (Exhibition Hall: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM) 🎫 Admission: **Free**! 🐾 Tips: • Free guided tours daily at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM (Cantonese, English, Mandarin) • Weekend activities include Tai Chi classes and calligraphy performances • Pair your visit with "Walled City Flavors" restaurant for authentic Chiu Chow cuisine "From a lawless zone to a world-class garden, this site holds Hong Kong's most legendary transformation." Spend two hours wandering here, and you'll discover history and art thriving in the cracks of concrete.