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Prince Edward
ℹ️Practical info — Prince Edward
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Visit the Flower Market early in the morning when the freshest blooms arrive.
- The Bird Market is officially Yuen Po Street Bird Garden; wash your hands after visiting.
- The Goldfish Market (Tung Choi Street) is best visited in the evening when the tanks are illuminated.
- The MTR station has many exits; check the map carefully before surfacing.
🍽 Food
Grab these warm pastries from the famous bakeries along Prince Edward Road West.
A famous Michelin-starred dim sum chain originated right nearby.
Look for local snack stalls near the Goldfish Market.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
A paradise for imported and local flowers, plants, and gardening supplies.
A shopping center known for affordable trendy clothing and accessories.
A small green oasis, well-suited for a break from the busy streets.
A larger park nearby, especially nice during the Lunar New Year fairs.
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Prince Edward is a lively and distinctive district in northern Kowloon, known for its fascinating blend of specialty street markets and dense urban life. One of its most famous attractions is Flower Market Road, a fragrant thoroughfare lined with wholesalers selling everything from orchids to exotic houseplants. Adjacent to it lies the Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, a characterful courtyard built in traditional Chinese style where bird enthusiasts gather with their songbirds in intricately crafted bamboo cages. Animal lovers also flock to the nearby Goldfish Market on Tung Choi Street, where spirited aquatic life is displayed in rows of plastic bags. Prince Edward is also a major hub for wedding services, featuring an array of bridal boutiques and photography studios. The district was named to commemorate the 1922 visit of Prince Edward, later King Edward VIII. Located at the historic Boundary Street, which once separated Kowloon from the New Territories, it remains a vital transportation node and a cultural microcosm of Hong Kong's unique heritage.
- Location: Hong Kong SAR China
- Nearby: Choi Hung (4 km)
- Population: ~15.481 (2023)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Mar, Nov, Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 16 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 |
| Rain mm | 35 | 29 | 69 | 109 | 231 | 288 | 197 | 234 | 173 | 56 | 29 | 21 |
Geography
Facts
- Prince Edward MTR station opened on October 1, 1979.
- Flower Market stretches over 200 meters.
- Bird Garden has over 50 bird shops.
- Area covers approximately 0.5 km².
- Population density is around 40,000 per km².
- Goldfish Market has existed since the 1960s.
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