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Definition
West Kowloon, referring generally to the western part of Kowloon or specifically to the West Kowloon Reclamation area.
- Kowloon West, generally including Yau Tsim Mong and Sham Shui Po districts
- West Kowloon Reclamation area, including areas around Kowloon, Olympic, and Nam Cheong stations
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How it's used
Locals often use this term to refer specifically to the modern, upscale developments near the MTR stations like Kowloon and Olympic, rather than just the geographical western part of the Kowloon peninsula. It is frequently associated with the West Kowloon Cultural District, which has become a major landmark for arts and leisure. When people say they are going to West Kowloon, they usually imply a trip to these specific reclaimed areas rather than the older, denser parts of Sham Shui Po.
Examples
I have to go to the West Kowloon side for a meeting tomorrow.
Do you know what fun things there are in West Kowloon?
Related words
Common phrases
West Kowloon Cultural District
Hong Kong West Kowloon Station
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