Ma Tau Chung

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Ma Tau Chung (Chinese: 馬頭涌 or 碼頭涌^[1]) is an area in Kowloon, Hong Kong, west of Ma Tau Kok and east of Ma Tau Wai.^{[citation needed]} It was named after a creek (hence 涌, Chung, in the name) which originated in Quarry Hill emptying into Kowloon Bay. The village of Ma Tau Chung stood on its banks near the river mouth near the Sacred Hill.

Ma Tau Chung Road is named after the historical^{[citation needed]} place name. It is the major surface road for traffic between Kowloon City and other areas to the east, onwards through Prince Edward Road West and Prince Edward Road East, and areas in southern Kowloon, through Ma Tau Wai Road.