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Prince Edward, is the colloquial name for a loosely defined sub-area surrounding Prince Edward station, which was named after Prince Edward Road, of Mong Kok in northern Kowloon, Hong Kong. The Prince Edward station of the MTR rapid transit system is a cross-platform interchange station of the Tsuen Wan line and Kwun Tong line.
Location
The Prince Edward sub-area is located in the northern part of Mong Kok, administratively under the Yau Tsim Mong District. Prince Edward contains the northern section of Nathan Road. Prince Edward is shown on Google Maps as bounded by:
- Boundary Street to the North[1]
- Waterloo Road to the East[1]
- Prince Edward Road West, Sai Yee Street and Bute Street to the South[1]
- Canton Road and Lai Chi Kok Road to the West[1]
Transport
The area is served by the Prince Edward Station of the MTR rapid transit system on both the Tsuen Wan line and the Kwun Tong line. Access to Mong Kok East station includes an entrance via Moko Mall on Prince Edward Road West.
Policing
Mong Kok Police Station is on Prince Edward Road West. The police station is adjacent to Prince Edward MTR station exit B1.[2]
Sport and recreation
Mong Kok Stadium (Chinese: 旺角大球場) is a sports venue with capacity of 6,769. It hosts Hong Kong Premier League football matches, with Southern and Kitchee currently ground-sharing the venue. The stadium is run by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of Hong Kong.
Markets
Although Prince Edward area is part of Mong Kok the following markets are closer to the Prince Edward station:
- Flower Market Road (花墟道)
- Goldfish Street (金魚街) or Goldfish Market — Centered around the section of Tung Choi Street
- Yuen Po Street Bird Garden (園圃街雀鳥花園)
- Ladies' Street (女人街, Ladies' market on Tung Choi Street)
See also
- List of buildings, sites and areas in Hong Kong
References
- ^ a b c d Prince Edward on Google Maps
- ^ Mass Transit Railway, Hong Kong (2021). Prince Edward street map (PDF) (Map). Mass Transit Railway, Hong Kong. Retrieved 2021-02-10.