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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
TEMPLE STREET'S SINGALONG PARLOURS
A highlight of Yau Ma Tei is its old-fashioned singalong parlours (). These originated 20
years ago to offer shelter to street singers on rainy days.
Most parlours have basic setups - tables, a stage, and Christmas lights for an up-
beat atmosphere. All have their own organist and troupe of freelance singers - ladies
who'll keep you company and persuade you to make a dedication or sing along with
them for a fee. Their repertoir spans from Chinese operatic extracts to English oldies.
You'll see many regulars at these places - kooky types from the neighbourhood; old
men who drink from whisky flasks and know all the dames…
It's more fun to go after 9pm. As parlours don't provide food, you're welcome to or-
der delivery. Some sell beer but you can also get your own from convenience stores.
LIVE MUSIC
CANTON SINGING HOUSE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ;49-51 Temple St, Yau Ma Tei;entrance HK$20;
3-7pm & 8pm-5am;
Yau Ma
Tei, exit C)
The oldest and most atmospheric of the singalong parlours, Canton resembles a film
set with its mirror balls and glowing shrines. Each session features 20 singers, all with
fan following. Patrons tip a minimum of HK$20 (per patron) if they like a song. But
even if you don't, it's nice to tip every now and then for the experience - just slip your
money into a box on stage. For HK$100, you can sing a song.
LIVE MUSIC
JYUT WAN GO ZO
(, Yuèyùn Gēzuò MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 53-57 Temple St, Yau Ma Tei;entrance HK$20;
3.30-7.30pm &
8pm-4am; Yau Ma Tei, exit C)
Larger but shabbier than Canton Singing House next door, this place has been around
for 10 years. The ladies here are sweet and persuasive. For HK$50, you can make a
dedication or sing with them.
SHOPPING
Tsim Sha Tsui has the greatest range of goods on offer, from HK$20 trinkets
to HK$12,000 leather boots, but they are mainly upmarket. To the north of
Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok offer good prices on clothing, sport-
ing goods, camping gear, computers and other daily necessities. The high-
 
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