廟街夜市 (Temple Street Night Market) · 구룡 (Yau Ma Tei)
Location
Overview
Temple Street Night Market is one of Hong Kong's last traditional night markets, stretching roughly 600m along Temple Street in the Yau Ma Tei and Jordan districts of Kowloon. Around the Tin Hau Temple, visitors find open-air dai pai dong eateries serving seafood and claypot rice, fortune-tellers, Cantonese opera singing, and rows of stalls that capture old Hong Kong after dark. A 2023 revitalisation added food stalls and performances, giving the market a fresh buzz.
Open-air dai pai dong dining — seafood, claypot rice, grilled clams and oysters, and fish-ball skewers of local Hong Kong fare
A cluster of fortune-tellers at the market's north end offering palm reading, face reading and Chinese astrology (prices vary, confirm current rates)
Amateur Cantonese opera singing near the Tin Hau Temple, usually later in the evening (typically not on Wednesday race nights)
'Men's Street' stall shopping for watches, lighters, electronics, clothing and knick-knacks
The 1870s Tin Hau Temple that gives the street its name, plus nostalgic spots like the historic Mido Cafe nearby
Good to know
CautionSeafood eateries often price live seafood per 100 grams. Confirm the weight and total before it is cooked — a single large crab can inflate your bill without warning.
CautionAny fortune-teller who names a price only after the reading is a scam. Agree on the fee before you sit down.
MannersHaggling is fine for non-food goods but keep it polite. Tourists are sometimes quoted several times the fair price, so compare with nearby stalls first.
SafetyThe lanes get crowded at night, so watch your belongings and carry bags in front to guard against pickpockets. Many stalls prefer cash, so bring small bills.
RulesThe Jordan Road–Kansu Street section is closed to vehicles from 2 PM to midnight as a pedestrian zone. When photographing vendors or performers, it is courteous to ask first.
SeasonJune to September is hot, humid and typhoon season; the mostly outdoor market may close during storm or heavy-rain warnings. Check the weather before you go.
Practical info
A 3–5 minute walk from MTR Jordan or Yau Ma Tei stations. Stalls open gradually in the afternoon; the market is liveliest around 8–11 PM, with fortune-tellers and food running latest. Verify hours, prices and rules before visiting.
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