Mong Kok, Hong Kong ~ A blend of old and new in the flow of time

Mong Kok in Hong Kong, with its bustling streets and constant flow of people, the city is familiar with its retro Hong Kong-style neon signs. Standing at the intersection, the view spans the entire street, offering a rich sense of layering while also feeling very compressed, encompassing all the vehicles and buildings within sight. The streets also have a Hong Kong vibe, and when a taxi passes under the signboard, it creates a scene reminiscent of a retro movie. In 1969, the government implemented the District Officer Scheme, dividing Hong Kong into several areas, among which Kowloon was divided into six districts: Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon City, Kwun Tong, Wong Tai Sin, and Sham Shui Po. The boundary between Mong Kok and Yau Ma Tei was marked by Dundas Street, covering the northern part of Yau Ma Tei, Mong Kok, Ho Man Tin, and Tai Kok Tsui. At that time, Mong Kok was the smallest district in Hong Kong in terms of area. Despite its small size, Mong Kok had an extremely high population density. In 1981, the Hong Kong District Council system was established, and the Mong Kok District Council was formed. By 1994, Mong Kok District merged with Yau Tsim District (formerly Yau Ma Tei District) to become Yau Tsim Mong District, and the two district councils were also merged at the same time.