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Monster Building
Five interlocking 1960s housing blocks in Quarry Bay whose courtyard walls of stacked flats close overhead, Hong Kong's most photographed piece of density.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Kwun Tong District, Hong Kong · Asia
Yau Tong works well as a base: 3km from Monster Building.
Yau Tong is a town located in Kwun Tong District, Hong Kong. With a population of 34,755, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Yau Tong sits in Hong Kong. It's in the Asia/Hong Kong time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Yau Tong to your route.
Yau Tong (Chinese: 油塘; Jyutping: jau4 tong4; pinyin: Yóutáng) is an area of Hong Kong, located in the southeastern end of Kowloon, between Lei Yue Mun and Lam Tin, at the east shore of Victoria Harbour, west of Tseung Kwan O. Administratively, it is part of Kwun Tong District, the most densely populated district inRead more
Hong Kong.
The northern part of Yau Tong is mainly residential, consisting of public housing, while the sea-facing location in the south is mainly used for industrial development. The southern area has been planned by the government as a private residential area, but there are still sporadic industrial buildings.
Yau Tong is served by the MTR station Yau Tong station. This station is on the eastern end of the Kwun Tong line and the Tseung Kwan O line, and therefore serves as an interchange point for travelling to and from Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
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Yau Tong is located in Kwun Tong District, Hong Kong, Asia. The coordinates are 22.2957 latitude, 114.2360 longitude.
Yau Tong has a population of approximately 34,755 people, making it a town in Hong Kong.
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photogenic
Five interlocking 1960s housing blocks in Quarry Bay whose courtyard walls of stacked flats close overhead, Hong Kong's most photographed piece of density.
3 km · about 5 min drive
photogenic
A 1962 public housing estate painted in rainbow bands, with a rooftop basketball court over the car park that frames the colours against the towers.
5 km · about 10 min drive
photogenic
A 1970s Kowloon estate whose grey concrete stairwells and repeating balcony grids draw photographers for their brutalist symmetry, far quieter than Choi Hung.
5 km · about 10 min drive
cafe
A 1950s cha chaan teng on Temple Street with mosaic tiles, steel window frames and a corner upstairs table overlooking Yau Ma Tei, the archetypal Hong Kong diner.
7 km · about 15 min drive
restaurant
A Jordan institution serving steamed milk pudding and scrambled egg sandwiches at ferocious speed, where waiters clear your table while you are still chewing.
7 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Marine mammal park and theme park on the southern side of Hong Kong Island with aquarium exhibits and thrill rides.
8 km · about 15 min drive
restaurant
A survivor of old-Canton yum cha culture where dim sum still comes round on pushed trolleys and regulars compete for it, in a room of ceiling fans and communal tables.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Hong Kong's highest point on the island, offering spectacular panoramic views of the city skyline and harbour.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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