Hung Hom


Hung Hom is an area of Kowloon, in Hong Kong, administratively part of the Kowloon City District, with a portion west of Hung Hom West Rail Line MTR Station in the Yau Tsim Mong District. Hung Hom serves mainly residential purposes, but it is mixed with some industrial buildings in the north.

Geography

Hung Hom is in the southeast of the Kowloon Peninsula. It is bordered by Victoria Harbour in the south, King's Park in the west, Hung Hom Bay in the east, No. 12 Hill, Hok Yuen and the valley Lo Lung Hang.
in the north.

History

Originally, Hung Hom was much smaller than the present-day context. Hung Hom Bay has been partially reclaimed several times since 1850, expanding the area of Hung Hom as a consequence. Rumsey Rock, formerly located in the bay, was buried in the reclamation process. Later a town was developed eastward parallel to the Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock.
Hung Hom was renamed to "Yamashita District" during the Japanese occupation from 1941 to 1945. It was one of the few places to be renamed.

Education

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MTR

Hung Hom is served by the Hung Hom Station of the MTR. The station serves as the southern terminus of both East Rail Line and West Rail Line, as well as the terminus of cross-border services with destinations to major cities in China.
As of October 2016, Ho Man Tin Station and Whampoa Station as part of an extension of the Kwun Tong Line, are available for accessing the Hung Hom area.

Tunnel

The Cross-Harbour Tunnel was the first road tunnel in Hong Kong that was built under water. It opened in 1972, and it connects Hong Kong Island and Kowloon at Kellett Island and a reclaimed site at Hung Hom Bay, respectively.

Ferries

serving Hung Hom Ferry Pier:
There are three bus terminals in Hung Hom. Many buses serve the area.