City of two halves

With another day to explore another side of this multifaceted city, it’s an early start for a walking tour to discover the diversified communities of Kowloon.

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It's a district rich in history and in food, my stomach will be nervous to know.

The infamous Kowloon Walled City, a notorious slum, was demolished in the Nineties and is now a peaceful garden with a small monument. Walking out of the garden, the call of the distinctive “uwu” or koel bird follows, as does an “Uncle” - the respectful term to refer to an older man - who continues to chat to us about the area.

A few minutes later he passes me a piece of paper which he had torn around the edges to form my silhouette. You don't have to go looking for art here - it finds you.

It's things like this that make it such a magical place, impromptu connections and little moments.

Food time, again. Cantonese cuisine remains dominant despite being under British rule from 1841 to 1997, opening up the kitchen to western influences.