Discover Hong Kong parks on foot – where to go in Kowloon: five pockets of greenery amid the urban jungle
- It comprises some of the most densely populated real estate on Earth, but beneath and between the towers of Kowloon are several extensive patches of greenery
- If you are itching for some outdoor exercise and relaxation, we tell you how to make the most of five public parks in Kowloon from Tsim Sha Tsui to Diamond Hill
Many people in Hong Kong have spent more time indoors in recent months than is good for mental or physical health – especially those in confined living spaces. With some Covid-19 social distancing measures finally set to lift next month, many of us will be looking forward to a more balanced way of life, including outdoors exercise and relaxation.
One new study from China, appearing as a preprint on medRxiv, looked at coronavirus transmission and found that, among 7,324 identified cases, only one occurred outdoors – in a conversation between two villagers.
Add the fact that most people in Hong Kong wear masks nowadays, and you can usually keep at least a cough’s distance from others, even in a city park.
Look at a map of Kowloon, the urban area to the north of Victoria Harbour, it appears peppered with green space. However, check more closely and it turns out that little of this is suitable for strolling around, with several parks dominated by soccer pitches and other sports facilities. There are, though, some parks – and even a nunnery with a landscaped garden – that are well worth visiting.
1. Kowloon Park
