Kowloon Peninsula

The Kowloon Peninsula (Chinese: 九龍半島; pinyin: Jiǔlóng bàndǎo) is a peninsula that forms the southern part of the main landmass in the territory of Hong Kong, alongside Victoria Harbour and facing toward Hong Kong Island. The Kowloon Peninsula and the area of New Kowloon are collectively known as Kowloon.

Kowloon Peninsula
九龍半島
An aerial view of Kowloon Peninsula from Hong Kong Island in 2006
Coordinates: 22.31°N 114.18°E / 22.31; 114.18
Time zoneUTC+8 (Hong Kong Time)
Kowloon Peninsula
Traditional Chinese九龍半島
Simplified Chinese九龙半岛

Geographically, the term "Kowloon Peninsula" may also refer to the area south of the mountain ranges of Beacon Hill, Lion Rock, Tate's Cairn, Kowloon Peak, etc. The peninsula covers five of the eighteen districts of Hong Kong. Kowloon Bay is located at the northeast of the peninsula.

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