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Mong Kok's Kung Yau Cheung Mahjong Closes After 50 Years

3/22/2026

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Kung Yau Cheung Mahjong in Mong Kok will close on March 28 after nearly 50 years, ending a traditional handicraft store in Hong Kong.
Ko Yun-kan, owner of Kung Yau Cheung Mahjong in Mong Kok, says the closure stems from the landlord reclaiming the premises.
Ko began his career at 18.
He will retire after the closure.
Demand for hand-carved tiles has declined due to machine-made tiles and electronic tables.

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Kung Yau Cheung Mahjong in Mong Kok will close on March 28 after nearly 50 years, ending a traditional handicraft store in Hong Kong.
Ko Yun-kan, owner of Kung Yau Cheung Mahjong in Mong Kok, says the closure stems from the landlord reclaiming the premises.
Ko began his career at 18.
He will retire after the closure.
Demand for hand-carved tiles has declined due to machine-made tiles and electronic tables.