# Yau Ma Tei (油麻地)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region · South China, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/yau-ma-tei
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Opening hours:** Open all day (all year 2026)
- **Time needed:** 2 hours
- **Address:** Take the MTR Tsuen Wan Line or Kwun Tong Line and alight at Yau Ma Tei Station
- **Getting there:** Take the MTR Tsuen Wan Line to Yau Ma Tei Station; or take the East Rail Line to Mong Kok East Station and walk. The attractions in the area can be explored on foot
- **Good for:** History & Culture

## About Yau Ma Tei

A classic Hong Kong landmark and the city's historic old district. Compared with Mong Kok, it has a far more nostalgic atmosphere, making it a must-visit for anyone who wants to experience old-time Hong Kong life.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 2593. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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