Yau Ma Tei area in Hong Kong

A well known area in the Yau Tsim Mong district, YauHong Kong.
Ma Tei is also known as Yaumatei or Yau-ma-Tee.Ferry Point located in the Southern region of Yau Ma
It is recognised to be among the first few areas thatTei is also a place worth a visit. It is well known as a
were developed by the British after they acquiredtransportation hub where ferries were operated by
Kowloon during the 1860’s. The Victoria HarbourHongkong and Yaumati Ferry. Ferry Point was the
lies on the west side of Yau Ma Tei area whileplace where people took ferries in order to get to and
towards the east is the mountainous region of Ho Manfrom Hong Kong Island.
Tin. The north border is Mong Kok and the southAmong the historically acclaimed buildings in the area is
border is Austin Road.the Yau Ma Tei Police Station. The first hospital that
The present Yau Ma Tei area was formally a wellwas opened in the area is the Kwong Wah Hospital
known Kowloon village. The southern part was oncewhich is managed by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals.
known as the historic Kwun Chung. Before the BritishThe peak of Yau Ma Tei’s development took
captured Kowloon in 1860 Yau Ma Tei was anplace during the period of 1960 to 1970. Places of
important beach and bay that brought together largeinterest here include Temple Street, Tin Hau Temple
numbers of Tanka fishermen.and Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Museum.
Yet another significant highlight is the Yau Ma TeiThe best way to further explore this unique region is to
Typhoon Shelter which is an exotic water area thatstay at any of the nearby hotels in Hong Kong. From
boasts numerous dining venues on boats. Thesethe numerous 5 star hotels Hong Kong, Langham
unusual restaurants serve delectable and variedPlace Mongkok Hong Kong is an ideal place to stay
cuisines of indigenous seafood. The famous Typhoonfor the entire family.
Shelter was also at one point an important port in