Jordan, Hong Kong 375128 218476507 2008-06-10T20:39:22Z Davumaya 298922 a municipality is a distinct governing area which is not the case here '''Jordan''' ({{zh-cp|c=佐敦|p=Zuǒdūn}}) is an area in the [[Yau Tsim Mong District]] of southern [[Kowloon]], [[Hong Kong]]. The unofficial area is named after a road of the same name. ==Geography== Jordan is located in the central part of the [[Yau Tsim Mong District]], as suggested by the name of some [[bus stop]]s nearby. The area (specifically the western portion) was formerly known as [[Kwun Chung]], especially before the [[MTR]] [[metro]] system went into service in 1979. Jordan became geographically separated from Yau Ma Tei after the MTR named the area subway station "Jordan". As such, it is often claimed that the [[MTR]] created Jordan as a separate geographic identity. Since Jordan is not an official area in Hong Kong, it does not have defined boundaries. However, many consider Jordan to be the area surrounded by Kansu Street to the north, Gascoigne Road and Jordan Path to the east, Austin Road to the south and Ferry Street to the west. This would make Jordan approximately 1 square kilometre (0.6 square miles) in size with a population of about 150,000. Like most of southern [[Kowloon]], Jordan is entirely developed and urbanised other than a few small parks. Motor and pedestrian traffic throughout most of the day is very dense. ==Character== [[Image:Hpic404.jpg|250px|right|thumb|A foodstand near the corner of Woosung St. and Nanking St., Jordan, Hong Kong]] Jordan is a microcosm of working-class Hong Kong. Like nearby districts of [[Mong Kok]] and [[Tsim Sha Tsui]], large sections of Jordan hosts a mix of older residential high-rises, office buildings, street markets, hotels, eateries and an almost infinite variety of small shops. There are also seedy sections containing [[karaoke]], [[hostess bar]]s and massage parlours although the seediness is mild compared to nearby Mong Kok. Jordan is also home to a large collection of Indians, Pakistanis, Nepalese and other ethnic minorities. Although Jordan lacks the sights and comforts to support mass mainstream tourism, it still attracts a small cadre of adventurous tourists interested in experiencing authentic working-class life in Hong Kong. For locals, many live in Jordan for its relatively affordable housing, its centralised location on the spine of Hong Kong's transportation network and its diverse cultural flavour. ==Places== The following noteworthy places are located in Jordan: * Southern segment of the [[Temple Street, Hong Kong|Temple Street Market]] * Jade Market * Several prominent hotels including [[Eaton Hotel Hong Kong]], Nathan Hotel, Majestic Hotel and the Mayfair Garden Hotel * Kwun Chung Street Market * King George V Park * Northern entrance to [[Kowloon Park]] ==Transport== [[Image:JordanHKtraffic.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Typical heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic on the streets of Jordan, Hong Kong.]] [[Nathan Road]] and [[Jordan Road, Hong Kong|Jordan Road]] runs through the area. The intersection of these two roads is a major intersection in Kowloon. Jordan is served by the [[MTR]] [[Jordan (MTR)|station of the same name]], on the [[Tsuen Wan Line (MTR)|Tsuen Wan Line]], as well as numerous bus lines. Jordan is also the site of a bus terminal for transport to the [[Huanggang, Shenzhen|Huanggang Border Crossing]] in [[Shenzhen]], China. ==See also== * [[List of buildings, sites and areas in Hong Kong]] * [[Jordan (MTR)|Jordan station]] * [[Kwun Chung]] ==Links== * [http://www.johomaps.com/as/hongkong/metroatlas/jordan.html Map of Jordan] * [http://www.mtr.com.hk/jplanner/images/maps/jor.gif MTR Map of Jordan] (bear in mind that this map has north on the right hand side) [[Category:Places in Hong Kong]] [[Category:Kwun Chung|*]] [[Category:Yau Tsim Mong District]] [[zh:佐敦]]