Leisure & Fun

What’s the best activity to do with your family and friends in the hot summer? Going to the swimming pool is the best choice. There are several swimming pools and paddling pools managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department in Kwun Tong. Located on Tsui Ping Road, the facilities of Kwun Tong Swimming Pool include Main pool, Secondary pool, Training pool and Fun pool/ Leisure pool. More facilities like warm-water pool are in plan in the coming future. Please note that the swimming pool is closed every November to March for maintenance. For more details, please check out the Leisure and Cultural Services Department website: www.lcsd.gov.hk.

Transportation

Take Kwun Tong MTR station exit D1, and walk along Tsui Ping Road for 5 minutes; or take bus route no. 11B, 11C, 14,14B, 14C, 15, 15A, 16, 38, 42C, 62X, 70P, 70X, 89C, 89D, 93K, 98A, 215X, 258D, 259D, 296A, 601, 606, 619, 619P, 641, 671, 889. <Back to Top>

Hong Kong International Trade & Exhibition Centre (HITEC)

Introduction

Located in the heart of Kowloon Bay, HITEC has a total floor area of more than 1.70 million square feet. It is a world-class multi-functional commercial centre with restaurants, cafeteria, and other business and commercial facilities. Varied events and exhibitions are always launched here, such as home expo, wedding fair, dog show, car show, recruitment expo, food expo and so on. Radio and TV stations also like to hold events in HITEC. For instance, in 2002, the Cable TV chose HITEC as the venue for hosting a month-long World Cup Carnival, during which more than 500 audiences where invited to watch live broadcasts of the matches every night. The Commercial Radio also held its 903 concert at HITEC in 2004. In addition, several gourmet restaurants like Yuet Loy Heen and Grand Buffet Restaurant on 3/F, Bauhinia Restaurant on 13/F and Club Regent on 14/F, offer extensive selection of Chinese and international dishes. For more updated events, check out the HITEC website: www.hitec.com.hk.

Transportation

Take Kowloon Bay MTR station, and walk for 10-15 minutes or take a taxi; or take bus route no. 224M, 224X. <Back to Top>

Jordan Valley Swimming Pool

Introduction

The 1.7-hectare Jordan Valley Swimming Pool is located on Chun Wah Road , Ngau Tau Kok where leisure facilities are provided. The pool is divided into several parts: Fun pool/leisure pool, training pool, fun pool for children and water fountain. Moreover, recreational facilities like slides, rubber buoys, water guns, changing rooms, toilets, rest garden, etc are provided. No wonder it is full of joy and laughter during the summer time. Please note that the swimming pool is closed from November to March in winter for maintenance.

Transportation

Take Kowloon Bay MTR station exit A, then cross the bridge and walk for 10-15 minutes; or take bus routeno. 1A, 2A 3D, 6D, 11B, 11C, 11D, 13D, 13X, 14, 14B, 15, 16, 17, 28, 38, 40, 42C, 62X, 70X, 74A, 74X, 80, 80X, 83X, 89, 89D, 89X, 93K,101,671. <Back to Top>

Jordan Valley Playground

Introduction

The Jordan Valley Playground under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department has two phases. The first phase came into service in 1996, and the second phase was completed in late 2000 to provide leisure services for the public. There is a Tai Chi court, a children’s playground, chess tables and pavilions in Phase 1. In Phase 2, there are 2 free-admission gateball courts, soccer pitch, basketball court, 4 tennis courts, sitting-out facilities, changing rooms and toilets. The tennis courts open from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. On-the-spot and the LCSD Leisure Link internet booking services are open to public.

Transportation

Take Kowloon Bay MTR station exit A, then cross the bridge and walk for 10-15 minutes; take bus route no. 1A, 2A 3D, 6D, 11B, 11C, 11D, 13D, 13X, 14, 14B, 15, 16, 17, 28, 38, 40, 42C, 62X, 70X, 74A, 74X, 80, 80X, 83X, 89, 89D, 89X, 93K,101,671. <Back to Top>

District Festival Activities

Introduction

To promote healthy lifestyle, bring about unity among the Kwun Tong residents and cultivate a sense of belonging to the district, the Kwun Tong District Festival Activities are held annually. They are co-organized by the Kwun Tong District Office and Kwun Tong District Council with the joint efforts of the Kwun Tong Area Committees, Social Welfare Department, the Hong Kong Police Force, Housing Department and Fire Services Department. Activities include lion dance, children’s choir performance and grand opening ceremony. Other activities include Police Training School tour, district fun day, fire station open day, etc. In the past years, celebrities, singers and the Police pipe band were invited to give performances at the closing ceremony which was broadcasted live on TV. For updated information of the Kwun Tong District Festival, keep an eye on the Government Home Page (Website: www.info.gov.hk).

Lunar New Year Fair

Introduction

Lunar New Year is the most important Chinese traditional festival to the Chinese people. Celebration of Chinese New Year in Hong Kong kicks off with the Lunar New Year Fair. Each year, the Fair takes place between the 26th and 30^th days of the last lunar month. Families go to the fair and purchase plants, flowers and accessories for the festival. The Lunar New Year Fair in Kwun Tong, with around 130 stalls every year, is set in the Kwun Tong Recreation Ground, which is beside the Kwun Tong Swimming Pool. Attendance on the last day of the fair could purchase at a good bargain price.

Transportation

Take Kwun Tong MTR station exit D4 and walk there; or take bus route no. 11B, 11C, 14,14B, 14C, 15, 15A, 16, 38, 42C, 62X, 70P, 70X, 89C, 89D, 93K, 98A, 215X, 258D, 259D, 296A, 601, 606, 619, 619P, 641, 671, 889. <Back to Top>

District Activities – Festival Chinese Operas

Introduction

In some Chinese festivals, such as Yu Lan (Hungry Ghost) Festival, Kwun Yum Festival, Hung Shing Festival and Bun Festival, local communities organize Chinese opera performances for free admission to residents and visitors in local venues like Sau Mau Ping Sports Centre, Lower Ngau Tau Kok Estate, and Lam Tin South Sports Centre. To convey reverence for the Chinese gods and goddesses, bamboo scaffolding is used to build the theatre for staging Sun Kung Hei (Chinese opera performances). The theatres are opposite to the temples, so the Chinese gods and goddesses could enjoy the performances. Tin Hau Temple, which faces the sea, is an excception. Another site is chosen for the performances and ceremony is arranged to set the temporary memorial tablets in the theatre. In addition, organizers dedicate fruits, puddings and livestocks to the gods and goddesses for their birthdays at the ceremonies. After that, the offerings will be distributed to the public and the opera troupes. The duration of the Chinese opera performances vary and depend on the performers' schedule and budget. They usually last for 3 to 5 days.

Festival Date

1. Yu Lan (Hungry Ghost) Festival: On the 14^th day of the 7^th lunar month. For a whole month during the Hungry Ghost Festival, ghosts are said to roam the earth.

2. Kwun Yum Festival: There are 3 days to commemorate Kwun Yum every year. The birthday of Kwun Yum on the 19^th day of the 2^nd lunar month, the day of her becoming the Goddess of Mercy on the 19^th day of the 6^th lunar month and the day of her becoming a nun on the 19^thday of the 9^th lunar month. The Kwun Yum Treasury Opening falls on the 26^th day of the first lunar month.

3. Hung Shing Festival: On the 13^th day of the 2^nd lunar month. <Back to Top>

Millennium City Phase V – APM

Introduction

APM shopping mall, which have its grand opening in March 2005 is a flagship shopping mall in Kowloon East. Located on 418 Kwun Tong Road and linked with Kwun Tong MTR station, the APM shopping mall has a total area of 600 000 sq. ft. Glass pillar architecture, 270 degree-wide view, and 8 600 sq.ft glass walls give you a see-through and the-shopping-mall-that-never-sleeps new vision experience. The name APM combines day and night, and it implies a brand new lifestyle and retail-selling concept. With no stings attached, the shopping mall brings the latest and hottest trendy style, dining and entertainment like karaoke and cinema to the customers for their enjoyment all day & night.

Transportation

Take Kwun Tong MTR station exit A2; or take bus route no. 1A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 14, 15, 16, 38, 40, 42C, 62X, 74A, 74X, 80, 80P, 80X, 89D, 93K, 98A, 95M, 215X, 296A, 606, 619, 619P, 641, 671 and drop off at Kwun Tong Road. <Back to Top>

Amoy Plaza

Introduction

Amoy Plaza, which has a lot of leisure facilities, is located in the Amoy Gardens. There are the Broadway Cinema, Jumpin Gym USA, Green Box Karaoke, indoor bowling centre, etc. The Broadway Cinema sells lower-price tickets in normal show time and the 20 000-odd sq. ft. indoor bowling centre has 18 bowling lanes.

Transportation

Take Kowloon Bay MTR station exit A or B, then cross the bridge and walk for 5-10 minutes; or take bus route no. 1A, 2A 3D, 6D, 11B, 11C, 11D, 13D, 13X, 14, 14B, 15, 16, 17, 28, 38, 40, 42C, 62X, 70X, 74A, 74X, 80, 80X, 83X, 89, 89D, 89X, 93K, 101, 671. <Back to Top>

Telford Plaza

Introduction

Telford Plaza is composed of Phases I and II. It has a total area of 650,000 sq. ft., featuring over 200 shops from varied restaurants to entertainment facilities. Places of leisure activities and entertainment in Telford Plaza include Jumpin Gym USA, UA Telford, Virtual Zone game centre, big podium garden, and so on. Moreover, major promotion activities, like singers’ mini-concerts or gift give-away, are organized from time to time. All of them are very attractive.

Transportation

Take Kowloon Bay MTR station; or take bus routes 1A, 3D, 11B, 11C, 11D, 14, 15, 16, 17, 38, 40, 42C, 62X, 70X, 74A, 74X, 80,80X, 83X, 89D, 89X, 93K, 101, 671. <Back to Top>

Leisure and Cultural Services Department’s Recreation and Sports Facilities in Kwun Tong

Introduction

There are abundant leisure facilities in Kwun Tong. You can make facility booking on the internet through the LCSD Leisure Link (Website: www.lcsd.gov.hk). The facilities include activity rooms, dance rooms, badminton courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, table tennis courts, squash courts, fitness rooms, tennis courts, artificial turfs, natural turfs, American pool tables, climbing walls, gateball courts, golf driving bays and batting cages.

Venues

Activity Rooms:

1. Kowloon Bay Sports Centre, 15 Kai Lok Street, Kowloon Bay.

2. Shui Wo Street Sports Centre, 9 Shui Wo Street, Kwun Tong.

3. Lei Yue Mun Sports Centre, 2/F., Lei Yue Mun Municipal Services Building, 6 Lei Yue Mun Path, Yau Tong.

Dance Rooms:

1. Chun Wah Road Sports Centre, Top Floor, Lok Nga Court Carpark, Chun Wah Road, Kwun Tong.

2. Hiu Kwong Street Sports Centre, 2 Hiu Kwong Street, Kwun Tong.

3. Shun Lee Tsuen Sports Centre, Shun Lee Tsuen Road, Kwun Tong.

Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Table Tennis Courts:

1. Chun Wah Road Sports Centre, Top Floor, Lok Nga Court Carpark, Chun Wah Road, Kwun Tong.

2. Hiu Kwong Street Sports Centre, 2 Hiu Kwong Street, Kwun Tong.

3. Kowloon Bay Sports Centre, 15 Kai Lok Street, Kowloon Bay.

4. Lam Tin South Sports Centre, Lam Tin Park, Pik Wan Road, Lam Tin.

5. Ngau Tau Kok Road Sports Centre, 3/F Ngau Tau Kok Municipal Services Building, Ngau Tau Kok Road, Ngau Tau Kok, Kwun Tong.

6. Shui Wo Street Sports Centre, 9 Shui Wo Street, Kwun Tong.

7. Shun Lee Tsuen Sports Centre, Shun Lee Tsuen Road, Kwun Tong.

8. Lei Yue Mun Sports Centre, 2/F., Lei Yue Mun Municipal Services Building, 6 Lei Yue Mun Path, Yau Tong.

Squash Courts:

1. Hiu Kwong Street Sports Centre, 2 Hiu Kwong Street, Kwun Tong.

2. Kowloon Bay Sports Centre, 15 Kai Lok Street, Kowloon Bay.

3. Lam Tin South Sports Centre, Lam Tin Park, Pik Wan Road, Lam Tin.

4. Shui Wo Street Sports Centre, 9 Shui Wo Street, Kwun Tong.

5. Shun Lee Tsuen Sports Centre, Shun Lee Tsuen Road, Kwun Tong.

6. Lei Yue Mun Sports Centre, 2/F., Lei Yue Mun Municipal Services Building, 6 Lei Yue Mun Path, Yau Tong.

Fitness Rooms:

1. Lam Tin South Sports Centre, Lam Tin Park, Pik Wan Road, Lam Tin.

2. Ngau Tau Kok Road Sports Centre, 3/F Ngau Tau Kok Municipal Services Building, Ngau Tau Kok Road, Ngau Tau Kok, Kwun Tong.

3. Shun Lee Tsuen Sports Centre, Shun Lee Tsuen Road, Kwun Tong.

4. Lei Yue Mun Sports Centre, 2/F., Lei Yue Mun Municipal Services Building, 6 Lei Yue Mun Path, Yau Tong.

Tennis Courts:

1. Hiu Ming Street Tennis Court, 17 Hiu Ming Street, Kwun Tong.

2. Hong Ning Road Park, Hong Ning Road.

3. Sin Fat Road Tennis Court, Sin Fat Road, Kwun Tong.

4. Jordan Valley Playground, Choi Ha Road, Ngau Tau Kok.

5. Ping Shek Playground, Choi Shek Lane, Kwun Tong.

6. Shun Lee Tsuen Park, Shun Lee Tsuen Road, Kwun Tong.

ArtificialTurfed Soccer Pitch:

Shun Lee Tsuen Park, Shun Lee Tsuen Road, Kwun Tong.

Natural Turf ed Soccer Pitch:

1. Kowloon Bay Sports Ground,1 Kai Lok Street, Kowloon Bay.

2. Sai Tso Wan Recreation Ground, Sin Fat Road, Lam Tin.

3. Kwun Tong Recreation Ground, J/O Kwun Tong Road /Tsui Ping Road, Kwun Tong.

American Pool Table:

Lei Yue Mun Sports Centre, 2/F., Lei Yue Mun Municipal Services Building, 6 Lei Yue Mun Path, Yau Tong.

Climbing Wall:

Indoor

Lei Yue Mun Sports Centre, 2/F., Lei Yue Mun Municipal Services Building , 6 Lei Yue Mun Path, Yau Tong.

Outdoor

Shun Lee Tsuen Sports Centre, Shun Lee Tsuen Road , Kwun Tong.

Gateball Court, and Golf Driving Bay:

Shun Lee Tsuen Sports Centre, Shun Lee Tsuen Road, Kwun Tong.

Batting Cage:

Sai Tso Wan Recreation Ground, Sin Fat Road, Lam Tin.

Cycling Ground:

Kowloon Bay Park, Kai Lai Road, Kowloon Bay.

Gymnastics Training Hall:

Shun Lee Tsuen Sports Centre, Shun Lee Tsuen Road , Kwun Tong.

Sanshou Training Hall:

Lei Yue Mun Sports Centre, 2/F., Lei Yue Mun Municipal Services Building , 6 Lei Yue Mun Path, Yau Tong.

Children’s Play Room:

1. Lei Yue Mun Sports Centre, 2/F., Lei Yue Mun Municipal Services Building , 6 Lei Yue Mun Path, Yau Tong.

2. Shun Lee Tsuen Sports Centre, Shun Lee Tsuen Road , Kwun Tong.

3. Lam Tin South Sports Centre, Lam Tin Park , Pik Wan Road, Lam Tin.

Lei Yue Mun

Introduction

Lei Yue Mun is a hot fishing place. People who love fishing like to fish on the rocky shore in front of the lighthouse. Besides, the rocky shore behind the Tin Hau Temple is another popular place for fishing. Try your luck there!

Transportation

Take Kwun Tong MTR station exit A1, and take KMB route no.14C; or take a mini bus in Hip Wo Street; or exit from Yau Tong MTR station, and take a taxi or walk there; or exit from Sai Wan Ho MTR station, and take a “kaito” from Sai Wan Ho Ferry Pier. <Back to Top>

Sai Tso Wan Recreation Ground

Introduction

Located on Sin Fat Road, Kwun Tong, Sai Tso Wan Recreation Ground is the first recreation ground built on the restored Sai Tso Wan landfill in Hong Kong. The site is safe for public use. The facilities include a multi-purpose grass pitch for baseball or football competition, a batting cage, a children's playground, and a jogging track. After sports activities, why not check out the Environmental Gallery as well? It is also built on the recreation ground where you can know more about Hong Kong’s waste management and environmental protection.

The grass pitch opens from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm daily. The batting cage and other facilities open from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Transportation

Take Lam Tin MTR station exit D1, turn left and walk along Sin Fat Road for 15 minutes; or take bus route no. 14, 15, 15A, 38, 42C, 62X, 89D, 215X, 258D, 259D, 298P, 601, 606, 619, 641, 671 and drop off at Lam Tin MTR station bus stop. A fee-paying car park is also available. <Back to Top>

Kowloon Bay Park Cycling Ground

Introduction

A novel design cycling ground is found in Kowloon Bay Park, which is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. This cycling ground is quite suitable for cycling practice. The cycling ground was opened at the end of March 2005 and is located next to Richland Gardens. It features a stainless steel cycle bridge and a beginner practice zone. Cycle rental service is also available. The Kowloon Bay Park provides a seven-a-side artificial turf soccer pitch, an 11-a-side natural turf soccer and rugby pitch, a children's playground, a Tai Chi garden and a pebble path.

Opening hours: Daily 7:00 am to 11:00pm

Transportation

Take Kowloon Bay MTR station, and take GMB route no. 51M or walk for 15-20 minutes; or take bus route no. 5D, 13X, 15A, 24, 107, 224X, 641; or take GMB route no. 56 (Kwun Tong Shui Wo Street Market to Richland Gardens) or no. 46 (MTR Olympic Station to Richland Gardens). <Back to Top>

Shun Lee Tsuen Sports Centre and Park

Introduction

Shun Lee Tsuen Sports Centre and Park is one of the popular venues under Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The park came into service in 1999, while the sports centre was completed in 2000 to provide leisure services to public. It is situated at Shun Lee Tsuen Road opposite to Shun Lee Estate and Shun On Estate. Covering a total area of 33,000m², it offers multitudinous leisure and recreational facilities. There are an Arena, a Gymnastics Training Hall, a Fitness Room, a Dance Room, a Table-tennis Room, a Children’s Play Room, 2 Squash Courts and 3 Golf Driving Range in sports centre. In Park, there are an Outdoor Climbing Wall, an Artificial Turfed Soccer Pitch, 2 Tennis Courts and other facilities, including, jogging track, fitness stations, fitness corner for elderly, walking tiles, ai tai chi area, children playground, sitting out area and a fee-charging car park (with 53 nos. of car park space).

Gymnastics Training Hall
It covers an area of 780m². It provides ring, horizontal bars, parallel bars, uneven bars, pommel horse, beam, vaulting table and floor exercise. It provides training facilities for elites and elementary training for schools in order to promote the sport of Gymnastics in Hong Kong.

Condition of Use

The gymnastics training hall shall be used by organizational hires only.
All bookings shall be recommended and endorsed by the Gymnastics Association of Hong Kong, China (GAHK).

Arena
It covers an area of 1,548m². It provides 8 badminton courts or 2 basketball courts/ netball courts.

Fitness Room
It covers an area of 120m². It offers various fitness equipment for the public.

Dance Room
It covers an area of 132m². A variety of activities such as dancing, judo etc can be held.

Table-tennis Room
It covers an area of 305m². There are 4 table-tennis tables provided.

Children's Play Room
It covers an area of 167m² and free of charge for children between the ages of 4-9. (Children under 4 must be accompanied by adult.)

Squash Court
Totally 2 squash courts are provided and can be converted into table-tennis room or multi-purpose activity room.

Golf Driving Range
It covers an area of 122m² and there are total 3 lanes provided. Children between the age of 5 and 12 are not allowed to enter the areas of golfing facilities unless they are accompanied by an adult; and unless with the approval of the venue management, no child under the age of 5 is allowed to enter the areas of golfing facilities.

Climbing Wall
The wall covers an area of 17m(w) x 12m(H) and provides a total of 7 lanes. The hirers/users should process qualification of Level II or above in sport climbing. Level I user or beginner using the climbing wall should be under supervision by another user with qualification of Level II and instructor.

Artificial Turfed Soccer Pitch
It covers an area of 2,897m². It can be converted into 1 Artificial turfed soccer pitch or 2 gateball courts.

Tennis Court
There are 2 tennis courts provided.

Transportation

Take Choi Hung MTR station exit B, and take KMB route no. 26, 26M, 27, 29M, 42, 95 or GMB route no. 54; or take Kwun Tong MTR station exit D1, and take GMB route no. 47 (Tsui Ping to Shun Lee Estate); or take bus route no. 23, 619; or take GMB route no. 48 (Kowloon Bay Enterprise Square to Shun Lee Estate); or GMB route no. 60 (Ping Tin Estate to Shun Lee Estate). <Back to Top>