A hidden gem in the concrete jungle

Once again I'm amazed by the green space that is around HK. I was walking around the Tsim Sha Tsui area by Ocean Center and randomly came across Kowloon Park. This park really is a hidden gem. Located in the middle of a busy shopping district, I wouldn't have imaged such a large open area.

The park is clean and well maintained. In the midst of a busy shopping area it's a quiet place to hang out and relax. You can wander around to see the birds or just sit on a bench by one of the many water fountains. There was a sign by the pond showing a variety of ducks that were supposed to around, but the only fowl I saw was a peacock. I wonder what happened to all of the other ducks?

The pond is very beautiful but no ducks around, just a lonely peacock in the distance. (Photo: CathC)

Check out the beautiful orchids growing in Kowloon Park. (Photo: CathC)

There are tall and lush trees throughout the park. Just looking at the size of the trees you know this park has been around for a long time.

Another special part of the park is the Hong Kong Avenue of Comic Stars. It's basically a section dedicated to famous Hong Kong comic book characters from the '60s to present day. I'm not much of a comic fan but I still enjoyed seeing all the figures. They were very well made and had an amazing amount of detail to them. Lo Fu Zi is such a famous character that crosses generations--even the young kids that came by recognized him immediately!

Lo Fu Zi is probably one of the most recognizable comic characters on display. (Photo: CathC)

So the next time you're looking for a place away from the shopping crowds, check out Kowloon Park. You can even enjoy an ice cream or cold drink from the small MickeyD stand in the middle of the park.