2025 West Kowloon Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in August)

The high-speed railway connecting Hong Kong and Guangzhou covers a distance of approximately 141 kilometers (88 miles). Here are the key details: Departure Station: Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station Arrival Stations in Guangzhou: Guangzhou South or Guangzhou East Railway Station Travel Time: Around 1 hour Luggage Space: Overhead racks and designated areas for bags. Most seats have power outlets for charging devices. You may grab a meal or snack from the onboard restaurant. The fastest train, G6540, reaches a maximum speed of 300 km/h and completes the journey in just 48 minutes. There are 38 high-speed trains and bullet trains departing from Hong Kong West Kowloon between 08:06 AM and 10:33 PM daily. You can check live train timetables, schedules, distance, ticket availability, and make bookings online through Trip.com App. Enjoy your journey on the high-speed train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou. Remember to arrive early for custom clearance. #grouptravel #hongkongtravelguide

#springplace2024 M+ Museum is dedicated to collecting, exhibiting and interpreting 20th and 21st century visual arts, design and architecture, moving image, and Hong Kong visual culture. Located in the West Kowloon Cultural District of Hong Kong, M+ is a world-renowned museum of modern and contemporary visual culture, and is determined to become one of the world's top cultural institutions. M+ aims to build on Hong Kong’s historical identity as a blend of East and West, and to create a new type of museum that is unique to 21st century Asia, starting from the present time and place. 👍👍👍 Standard admission tickets are HK$120 and discounted tickets are HK$60. Standard tickets include access to the B2 floor and the second floor exhibition hall (excluding special exhibitions) #MuseumRecommendations #WestKowloonCulturalDistrict

breathe wcuisine🦪🍣🍱 Buffet: Three days only in March🥳W Hong Kong and Michelin one-star chef Ryota Kanezawa team up to create a limited-time KITCHEN "The Beauty of Wabi-Sabi" buffet👨🏻‍🍳Guest chefs showcase the beauty of Japanese cuisine🥰🥰🥰 Ryota Kanezawa comes from a family of chefs in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, and has worked at the HANGATAMI restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton, Osaka for more than ten years. Entering his 20th year as a chef, he began to think about owning his own restaurant and founded Ryota Kappou Modern. Mr. Kanezawa has worked as a chef at Roka in London, as the chief sushi chef and sous chef at Zuma in Hong Kong, and as a guest chef at the two-Michelin-starred La Frasca in Italy, as well as as sous chef at the two-Michelin-starred Sky Ryugin in West Kowloon. He is good at presenting the ultimate beauty of ingredients. A different buffet W Hong Kong has collaborated with Chef Ryota Kanesawa of the Michelin one-star restaurant Ryota Kappou Modern to launch a limited-time "Wabi-Sabi" buffet at KITCHEN from March 16 to 18, 2023, using a series of carefully selected Japanese seasonal ingredients to create a variety of Japanese dishes, showcasing the spirit of craftsmanship. Ryota Kanezawa believes in the cooking concept of "Simple and Perfect", using simple, high-quality and seasonal ingredients to bring the most authentic taste enjoyment. This time, we designed the buffet menu for KITCHEN with the same extreme care, maintaining the chef's comprehensive cooking skills and demonstrating the craftsman spirit with knife skills and cooking techniques. The chef added traditional Japanese dishes and specialties from his hometown Osaka to the buffet. The miso grilled chicken skewers are his specialty. Miso is usually made into soup, and marinating meat with miso is a unique habit of the chef. In addition, girls should not miss the traditional dessert of Kansai - Kansai Sakuramochi. There are two main types of sakuramochi: Kanto and Kansai. The Kanto-style sakuramochi uses flour-based crust, while the Kansai-style uses Domyoji flour from Osaka. The glutinous rice is soaked in water, steamed, and then dried to perfectly preserve the taste of the glutinous rice. Don’t miss the chef’s signature dishes: foie gras monaka pancake and beef sukiyaki (only one serving per person) during the dinner buffet. The chef combines foie gras with Monaka cake based on the concept of blending Japanese and Western cuisine. Monaka cake itself does not have a strong flavor, which can balance the greasiness of foie gras. The beef sukiyaki is served with a specially made truffle egg foam, which further enhances the flavor. Mr. Kanezawa said: “The core spirit of Japanese cuisine is to make good use of fresh ingredients to create the original flavors of the season and appreciate the charm of seasonal ingredients. I am very happy to cooperate with W Hong Kong to present Japan’s deep-rooted food culture and creativity in the form of a buffet that is loved by Hong Kong people. The buffet also features other popular Japanese delicacies, such as the fried pork cutlet sandwich, shrimp and white fish tempura, grilled tuna with Japanese sauce, soft shell crab rolls, and a variety of Japanese desserts, such as strawberry cream bread, matcha tiramisu, green tea cookies with hojicha cheese filling, etc., which will surely give diners a brand new taste of Japan. KITCHEN "The Beauty of Wabi-Sabi" Buffet (March 16-18) 🍣Buffet lunch March 16-17 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm Adults HKD438 + 10% Child HKD 298 + 10% March 18 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm Adults HKD538 + 10% Child HKD 348 + 10 🍱Buffet dinner March 16-18 6pm to 9:30pm Adults HKD798 + 10% Child HKD 508 + 10% Buffet dinner with unlimited selected sake, sparkling wine, red and white wine, beer, soft drinks and juice: Adult HKD996 + 10% ❤️W Hotel Hong Kong KITCHEN 6/F, 1 Austin Road West (MTR Kowloon Station) #LimitedThreeDays #WHotelHongKong #Whotel #MichelinOneStarChef #RyotaKanezawa #LimitedTime #KITCHEN #TheBeautyofWabiSabi #Buffet #GuestChef #TheBeautyofJapaneseCooking #buffet #foodie #special #breathenewshk #frankkan #briefing

Mysterious and dreamy chameleon light Christmas tree! It competes with the dazzling night views on both sides of Victoria Harbour! Lots of people and family, taking photos! it's beautiful! Awesome! I made a special trip to the West Kowloon Cultural District to see people standing outdoors on rainy days. Probably the tallest Christmas tree in Hong Kong! The most beautiful Christmas building I wish all mankind a safe holiday! hapiness! We are enjoying the joyful Christmas atmosphere! I also sincerely wish the whole world peace in 2023! Address - West Kowloon Cultural District Waterfront Park Environment/Facilities – Enjoy the Chameleon Christmas Tree at night! For all Hong Kong citizens to share! Features – Full sea view and the largest open-air Christmas tree! Rating - Fantastic and spectacular color changing Christmas lights! So beautiful! Although it was cold and rainy, there were still many people at the scene! Everyone was deeply motivated! I am very happy myself! It is recommended to wear more clothes at night to resist the cold wind from the coast. Take more beautiful photos! #ChristmasDestinations2022 #HongKongDestinations #FamilyDestinations #localtravel #wintertravel #i miss you so much #West Kowloon Promenade

Dragon Centre is located in the core of Sham Shui Po and mainly serve residents in the district. The nine storeys of the shopping centre are focused on retail with leisure/lifestyle components such as ice rink, sky fantasia, food court etc. Wide range of selections of crusines and eateries are available is the Dragon Centre. The popular food court is located on 8th floor of the shopping centre serving customers with both local and global crusines. Transporation is convenient and accessible. Bus Terminus with taxi stand is located on the lowest floor of the shopping centre. If you want to visit by car, you can park there as there is a five-storey underground car park for customers and parking offers are available. Location - No. 37K Yen Chow Street, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon Getting There - MTR Sham Shui Po Station, buses, private cars Attractions - Digital hub, electronics flea market, Na Cha Temple, Fashion Street, Buttons, beads and Ding Tao Street etc Food & Restaurants - various across different crusines and with low price Shopping - it is all around the shopping centre #本地遊 #urbanexplorer #fallingforfall

Can you imagine having an opportunity to stay in a tree house during Christmas and winter? It may be cold but fun. You cannot do this in Hong Kong, but you may feel relaxed and fun when you see the Christmas decoration displayed at the Element Shopping Mall, West Kowloon. For sure, the Christmas tree in the mall becomes an excellent spot for taking photos to add to your Christmas moment photo collection. #christmas #christmastree #shoppingmall

The flow of people is not small on weekdays Before you go, remember to book tickets on Klook🎫 QR code Free of charge 🆓🆓 Presentation required before entering If you forget, you can make it the same day or on the spot秘️⭕️ Locker lockers can be borrowed if necessary🛅🔐 You don't have to carry so many things when you walk, but you have to fight with others🤓 Because the quantity is limited満 first come first served Most of them were gone when we got there It has two floors. The ground floor is mainly about Hong Kong🇭🇰 And those upstairs are divided into several areas and themes🥸 It is recommended to reserve more time to walk 🚶🏻‍♀️🚶🏻 because it is quite big 💁🏻‍♀️ There are also some areas where people can sit down to do workshops or leave messages ✍🏻 write down some words or draw 💬📝 A game to go to suggest you might as well move your hands 💌📩 Please pay attention to its opening hours🕧 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and weekends 10:00 - 18:00 Friday 10:00 - 20:00 Closed every Monday Transportation Guide - ✔️ Shuttle minibus between Kowloon Station and West Kowloon Cultural District and M+ Museum 3-4 mins ✔️ Bus directly into West Kowloon, to Kowloon Station and Shangde 296D ✔️ Walk for a while from Kowloon Station Exit E4 to West Kowloon Local attractions - M+ 😗 can go to the nearby Palace Museum 🤓 but you have to pay 💸 and you can go to the seaside for a walk 🚶🏻 ♀️🚶🏻🏃🏻🏃🏻 ♀️ Food and Restaurants - There are many restaurants nearby 🍽🍴 However, the price is expensive 💸 You can eat if you have the opportunity Shopping Guide - M+ has places to buy souvenirs or a little craft 🪆🧸🎎🏮🎁🎏 #HongKongGood Places #LocalTravel #OverseasTravel #SummerGood Places

Sky100 is a 360 degree indoor observation deck on the 100th floor of International Comerce Centre, West Kowloon, Hong Kong. This building is also the tallest building in Hong Kong. This dect offers views of Hong Kong from different sides. I can fell the sensation of fast lift from 2nd floor to 100th floor less than a minute. #building #hong Kong #sky100

I arrived in Hong Kong by plane at midnight and stayed overnight. I originally wanted to take the high-speed rail to Guangdong the next day, thinking that it might be more convenient. The next morning, I dragged my luggage and tossed between the Airport Express and the subway, as if I had walked into an invisible net. The West Kowloon Station is magnificent, with glass and steel interweaving to create the appearance of a future world. However, the arrows on the signboard moved left and right, making people suspect that it was a game of hide-and-seek. After arriving at the station, I found that taking the high-speed rail is not that simple. In addition to buying tickets and waiting, the security check is even stricter than that at the airport. I got on the train, the carriage was clean and the seats were spacious. The scenery outside the window flew by, and I felt that this setback was worth it. It took more than three hours to calculate the total journey, which is more time-consuming than a direct flight. But next time if time is tight, I will still fly directly or take a boat. Anyway, I will arrive, so why bother to find this maze-like twist? By the way, the airport pick-up driver on Trip is really nice~ It is safe and simple to use Trip for pick-up. #西九龙 #高铁 #广州

What comes to mind when you think of Hong Kong? Shopping, food, and the stunning night views? Let me add one more keyword to that list—culture! The West Kowloon Cultural District, easily accessible via a bridge connected to Kowloon Station, is a place where you can immerse yourself in culture. This area features not only parks but also museums and various art centers. Hong Kong locals often bring mats to relax and enjoy their leisure time here, and thanks to the well-maintained parks, many people also come to exercise. At M+, you can experience a variety of exhibitions. It's amazing to enjoy works by renowned artists from around the world so close to home! The café beneath the museum offers a range of merchandise and drinks themed around the exhibitions. For those shopping in Kowloon and feeling a bit worn out, I highly recommend visiting the West Kowloon Park and Cultural District. 🪇

#hkonbudget One of the most memorable meals I had on my Hong Kong budget trip was this delicious Tori Soboro rice set. The soft scrambled eggs and sweet-savoury teriyaki chicken were served hot, and every spoonful was so comforting. It felt like a warm hug on a busy travel day. Add in an ice-cold lemon tea, and I had the perfect balance of flavours without spending too much. The café had the cutest decor—mix of retro prints and chill lighting—which made it such a relaxing stop. Definitely adding this to my “budget must-eat” list for future visits!

What to do in Hong Kong during Easter? Coffee lovers must mark it down! You'll also have a chance to win round-trip tickets for two to Japan! This year’s most anticipated coffee culture event, “COFFEE HONG KONG 2025”, is jointly supported by venue partner West Kowloon Cultural District and the first Tokyo Coffee Festival in Hong Kong. It will be held at the West Kowloon Cultural District Art Park from April 18 to 21, creating a large-scale outdoor coffee festival carnival with coffee as the theme! The organizers have teamed up with the globally popular new generation spiritual leader "Chill Guy" to perform outdoors in Hong Kong for the first time! With the theme of “Chill Beyond Circle”, the event promotes the carefree lifestyle of “I’m Just a Chill Guy”, breaks inherent boundaries, and brings an unprecedented coffee festival. Let us follow Chill Guy to learn how to live a slow and comfortable life and enjoy the moment of relaxation for body and mind. This is not just a coffee festival, but also an enjoyment of life. Let us indulge in the world of coffee and feel its unique artistic charm! Purchase the designated pass to redeem Chill Guy’s official limited edition gifts, and register for admission for a chance to win round-trip tickets for two to Japan and attend the Tokyo Coffee Festival in person. The pass includes admission, a limited edition festival tasting mug, tokens, and a set of Chill Guy souvenirs. Whether you are having a relaxing conversation with friends or strolling in the sunshine, COFFEE HONG KONG allows you to Chill Beyond Circle and explore the coffee culture to your heart's content! Hong Kong Coffee Festival x Tokyo Coffee Festival @ West Kowloon Cultural District COFFEE HONG KONG x Tokyo Coffee Festival @WestK Event Date: April 18-21, 2025 Time: 11am – 8pm Location: Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District, Great Lawn #HongKongGoodPlaces #WestKowloonCulturalDistrict #Easter #CoffeeEvent #TokyoCoffeeFestival #HongKongCoffeeFestival #tripcom #antOffer #KowloonGoodPlaces #FamilyGoodPlaces #Barista #CoffeeBeans #AwardWinningCoffee

On Christmas Eve, I was honored to see the beautiful night view of Hong Kong by passing through a sky bridge on the way from West Kowloon High Speed ​​Rail Station to Airport Express. Because I was in a hurry to get to the airport, I didn’t stay long and could only take beautiful photos as memories.

#newyearnewtrip The West Kowloon Cultural District is located along the Victoria Harbour waterfront. You can reach here either by Mass Transit Railway - if alight at Tsim Sha Tsui Station, use Exit F, and walk toward Austin Station via Austin Road, if alight at Austin Station. Use Exit D and follow the signs for the West Kowloon Cultural District; by bus - you either stop at Kowloon Station Bus Terminus or Elements Mall. Is time to explore how to reach the West Kowloon Cultural District.

There is always a strong festive atmosphere in Hong Kong around Christmas.

This Christmas, Kowloon West Station in Hong Kong is transformed into an art photo and play area to accompany you to spend Christmas 🥳! West Kowloon Station is not only a high-end high-traffic transportation point. There is another side of art. This year, MTR teamed up with local Hong Kong artist Vivian Ho to create the Art Promenade at Kowloon West Station, Hong Kong. You can check in when you pass by 🥰! It has a very artistic atmosphere! 😆 The Christmas Art Gallery Dates: December 10-30, 2024 Time: 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m Location: Kowloon MTR Station Exit C (towards Kowloon West Station, Hong Kong) #awishforchristmas #asiarayoutdooradvertising #HongKongChristmas #ChristmasGood Places #HongKongTravel #HongKongWestKowloonStation #mtrawishforchristmas #Christmas Good Places 2024

#magicalxmastrip Merry Dreamscape at Elements, Hong Kong Spot to Take Photos: • The Main Atrium: Features an enchanting centerpiece with oversized ornaments, glowing arches, and festive lighting. • Interactive Displays: Holiday-themed setups with dreamy backdrops for unique photos. How to Visit: Located in West Kowloon, Elements is accessible via MTR (Kowloon Station, Exit C). Follow signs to the mall. Time Recommend to Spend: Plan for 1-2 hours to explore the decorations, take photos, and enjoy nearby cafes or holiday-themed events. #hongkongtrip #thingstodo

G899 with great experience (Shanghai Hongqiao-West Kowloon) Clean, comfortable and private Fortunately, the carriage has curtains to block the view. Only cars 7 and 8 have curtains. Very considerate clothes hanger 🪝, night reading light The aunt on the lower bunk said she slept well. Like sleeping in a cradle 😁 I'll sit here again next time [breaks into laughter]

A trip on Ding Ding tram at Hong Kong island transports you back to the past. A cross between old school tram and views of new high rise buildings at the Hong Kong island.

Hey travelers! We've found another budget-friendly hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui 😍, perfectly located near the commercial area, with easy walking access to the West Kowloon Cultural District! Some dates offer rates as low as 💰65 EUR! Book early to avoid price hikes 👊~~ - 🏨 B P International 📍 8 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui 🚇 About 400 meters walk from Jordan Station - Exit C2 - 🔸Hotel Location The hotel is situated between Tsim Sha Tsui and Jordan, next to Kowloon Park, making it super convenient for dining, shopping, and entertainment! 🚶Shopping: K11musea, SOGO, Harbour City (10-minute walk); Elements Mall (5-minute walk) 🖼️Exhibitions: Visit M+ Museum and the Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District (15-minute walk) 🍜Additionally, there are many local eateries around the hotel, allowing tourists to explore authentic Hong Kong flavors with a blend of Eastern and Western influences in this vibrant area. 🔸Hotel Environment The hotel features a modern minimalist design with fully equipped facilities! Enjoy mountain and sea views during your stay~ The night view of Victoria Harbour is stunning, and the rooms are clean and tidy, with spacious and comfortable lobbies and corridors~ Overall, it offers great value for money, surpassing other hotels in the same price range! 🔸Excellent Service! Don't worry if you don't speak Chinese or Cantonese! The staff is patient and will answer your questions, and they handle luggage storage with care! The stay experience alone is worth a return visit👍. Besides weekly room cleaning, the hotel offers a 20% discount on laundry services. 🔸Hotel Prices 👉🏻30㎡ Executive Room Some dates start from 💰54.6 EUR‼ 👉🏻45㎡ Garden Sea View Suite Some dates start from 💰54.6 EUR‼ 💰 For under 1k, you can stay in a four-star hotel in the heart of Hong Kong with a great environment that's spacious and comfortable, what more could you ask for😍 Note that prices fluctuate significantly during peak seasons and holidays, so check the actual dates for accurate pricing~

Well, it can be said that the high-speed rail is one of the fastest modes of transportation, especially for traveling from Hong Kong to the mainland. I think its convenience should be better than buses, coaches and ships. The West Kowloon station is also very easy to find, and you can take the MTR to connect seamlessly. When we went there, there were many people taking the train. Everyone must pay attention. When waiting for the train, there will be a special division between first-class seats and subsequent ordinary seats. If you are not prepared to pay more, you will have to pay a lot of money if you are caught. But overall, I think the first-class system is very worthwhile because it is also very cheap. I remember it was about 45. Remember to prepare your Octopus card in advance, and it is very convenient to swipe the card here.

Sunset view of West Kowloon, Hong Kong West Kowloon is a well-planned place. It is worth taking your children to watch the sunset and there are art galleries to visit.

In addition to admiring the art museum, West Kowloon is also a great place to have a picnic and watch the sunset. Located near Elements, convenient transportation. If you don’t want to have a picnic, there are many restaurants facing the beach. After visiting the museum/art gallery with friends, it is also a good choice to find a restaurant to sit down and slowly enjoy the sunset. In addition, you can also ride a bicycle or take your pet with you. #sunrise #West Kowloon Cultural District #West Kowloon Cultural District Art Park

this is the art place call phillips, there is auction held on 24 sep to 4 oct. They are showing art pieces , watches and jewellery. The place is good to go and quiet environment for people to enjoy a weekend with friends or family. There is also a cafe for a rest and coffee is good. If you finished walking here, M+ just few steps away and more exhibition to go at the west kowloon area .

I recently purchased a high-speed rail ticket from Hong Kong to Futian on Trip.com and the whole process was very smooth. The website has a user-friendly interface and is easy to use, and ticket booking was completed within a few minutes. The fares are reasonable and you can choose from different seat types. On the day of departure, the station's instructions were clear, allowing me to find the boarding gate quickly. I was impressed by the punctuality and comfort of the high-speed rail, and the scenery along the way was also very beautiful. This trip not only saved me time, but also gave me a deeper understanding of the high-speed rail services. I strongly recommend you to use Trip.com to book tickets, it is convenient and fast! #High-speed rail #Hong Kong #Futian #Travel #TripDotCom #Booking #Comfortable travel