Neighbourhood

Surrounded by several popular cultural and heritage hotspots such as Tin Hau Temple, Jade Market and Red Brick Building, Yau Ma Tei, an understated district in Hong Kong has what it takes to surprise and amaze you more than you could imagine. Go explore!

  • History of Yau Ma Tei

    Yau Ma Tei originated in a shallow anchorage and alongside this anchorage a market grew up in the 1860s.

    In 1876, the Hong Kong Government resumed the whole town and laid out a new...

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  • Explore the Neighbourhood

    Prepare yourself for a mesmerizing change of scenery as you explore. Walking down Nathan Road, you can take in the sight of historic Gwo Laan (Fruit Market) and some of the oldest buildings in Yau ...

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  • Nearby Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)

    ICH refers to the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills – as well as the instruments, objects, artefacts and cultural spaces associated therewith – that communities, groups and...

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  • Explore the Food

    Yau Ma Tei offers a stunning array of delicacy and what is truly unique is undoubtedly its local dishes. Whether it is Cantonese dim sum, barbecue char siu, curry fishballs, egg tarts, pineapple b...

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History of Yau Ma Tei

Yau Ma Tei originated in a shallow anchorage and alongside this anchorage a market grew up in the 1860s.

In 1876, the Hong Kong Government resumed the whole town and laid out a new plan with wide streets (Temple Street and Shanghai Street), public facililities and at its centre the relocated temple. This new town continued to prosper.

By 1904, the Government reclaimed a huge area of the sea and added a vast typhoon shelter for the boat-people of the Harbour. With these developments Yau Ma Tei ceased to be just a town. It became an integral part of the ever-expanding city of Hong Kong and one of the busiest of the ordinary residential districts. Since 1946, the area has been subject to continuous redevelopment and only very few pre-war buildings now survive. Yau Ma Tei nowadays is a far cry from that of 1946.

Explore the Neighbourhood

Prepare yourself for a mesmerizing change of scenery as you explore. Walking down Nathan Road, you can take in the sight of historic Gwo Laan (Fruit Market) and some of the oldest buildings in Yau Ma Tei . While in the opposite direction you’ll notice the change as you walk into Tsim Sha Tsui, with its fascinating museums, large modern shopping malls and open views of the Victoria Harbour, all on this short tour from Hotel Stage.

Nearby Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH)

ICH refers to the practices, representations, expressions, knowledge, skills – as well as the instruments, objects, artefacts and cultural spaces associated therewith – that communities, groups and, in some cases, individuals recognise as part of their cultural heritage. This ICH, transmitted from generation to generation, is constantly recreated by communities and groups in response to their environment, their interaction with nature and their history, and provides them with a sense of identity and continuity, thus promoting respect for cultural diversity and human creativity. 

Hotel Stage is located in a district rich with Intangible Cultural Heritage. Here are some nearby experiences for you to explore:

- Traditional Bamboo Steamer Making Technique
- Wood Carving Technique
- Jewellery Making Technique
- Pork knuckles with Ginger and Vinegar Prepared for Postpartum Confinement
- Jade Carving Technique
- Mahjong Tile Making Technique
- Hong Kong Style Milk Tea Making Technique


For location map, please visit: https://www.icho.hk/documents/ich_month/2025/ymt_map.pdf

Explore the Food

Yau Ma Tei offers a stunning array of delicacy and what is truly unique is undoubtedly its local dishes. Whether it is Cantonese dim sum, barbecue char siu, curry fishballs, egg tarts, pineapple bun, wonton noodles, egg waffles, milk tea, hot pot, cart noodles… etc, all can be found in close proximity of Hotel Stage.