What happened to people who lived in Kowloon?

In 1987, the two governments agreed to tear down the city. After evicting the 33,000 residents over the next five years, demolition began in 1993. Residents were given monetary compensation, but many protested that it was not enough.

Is Kowloon a nice place to live?

The two separate areas of Kowloon Tong and West Kowloon have become popular places to live with expats, thanks to excellent transport links via the MTR to the centre of the city. Kowloon Tong has some excellent international schools, along with a good choice of larger than usual accommodation.

What were the consequences of Kowloon city?

The result was a city outside the law: There was no tax, no regulation of businesses, no health or planning systems, no police presence. People could come to Kowloon, and, in official terms, disappear.

Is there a documentary on Kowloon Walled City?

A documentary about Kowloon, the walled city which was an ungoverned settlement in Hong Kong and was torn down by the government in 1993. A documentary about Kowloon, the walled city which was an ungoverned settlement in Hong Kong and was torn down by the government in 1993.

How expensive is it to live in Kowloon?

List of prices in Kowloon Current as of Dec 2021.

Where do expat families live in Hong Kong?

Whilst some intrepid souls love living in ‘the dark side’ of Kowloon, there are three key areas that expatriates tend to gravitate towards: the south side of the island including Stanley and Pokfulam; the Peak; and over to the New Territories, Sai Kung and Clear Water Bay. All of them have their pluses.

Why is Kowloon called Nine Dragons?

First occupied by the British in 1860, Kowloon was home to farming and fishing communities for hundreds of years. Its name, which means “Nine Dragons,” supposedly comes from the Song Dynasty’s Emperor Bing, who named the area for its eight tallest mountains. The ninth dragon was, of course, the emperor himself.