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1. Visit the Avenue of Stars
You’ve heard of the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, but did you know about its Asian spinoff? Walk along the Avenue of Stars – a very pretty waterfront promenade – and find out why Hong Kong is coined as the ‘Hollywood of the East’. Take a selfie with Bruce Lee’s statue, and admire plaques and handprints of notable Asian superstars like Jacky Cheung, Chow Yun Fatt and Jackie Chan amongst plenty others.
How to get to Avenue of Stars: Exit E of Tsim Sha Tsui MTR StationWebsite: Avenue of StarsOpening hours: 24 hours
_No Hong Kong trip is complete without a selfie with the famous Bruce Lee statue. Photo credit: Wikimedia_
2. Watch A Symphony of Lights
Head to Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront during the night for a chance to witness the world’s largest permanent light and sound show – A Symphony of Lights. A spectacle of laser beams, searchlights, coloured lights, music and voices, A Symphony of Lights show starts at 8pm daily and lasts for about 13 minutes. Perfect for a date, perfect with the family.
How to get to A Symphony of Lights: Exit J of East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station. (From Tsim Sha Tsui MTR, take the underground pedestrian tunnel to get to East Tsim Sha Tsui Station.)Website: A symphony of LightsTimes: 8pm daily
3. Walk along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
A must-see for all tourists is the busy and beautiful Victoria Harbour. Feast your eyes upon this scenic waterway as you take a stroll along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, gazing upon one of the world’s most iconic skylines dotted with red Chinese junk boats across the water at Hong Kong Island.
How to get to Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade: Exit E of Tsim Sha Tsui MTR StationAddress: L’Avenue des Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui East, HongkongOpening hours: 24 hours
_Admire Hong Kong’s iconic skyline and gorgeous harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. Photo Credit: Wikimedia_
4. Zen-out in Kowloon Park
You don’t usually hear about Kowloon Park as one of Hong Kong’s top attractions. However, this tranquil oasis, which is located in the middle of a lively urban district is definitely worth your time. Besides offering some peace and natural beauty amidst the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong, it also houses a chock-full of attractions such as a Bird Lake with pink flamingos as well as an idyllic Chinese Garden complete with a lotus pond and rock cascade.
How to get to Kowloon Park: Exit A1 of Tsim Sha Tsui MTR StationAddress: Kowloon Park Sports Centre, 22 Austin Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong KongOpening hours: 5am–12am
_Find serenity amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. Photo Credit: Wikimedia_
5. Shopping at Harbour City Mall
Feeling like a little (or a big) retail therapy is in order? Then set foot into Hong Kong’s largest mall, Harbour City, for a shopping adventure you won’t forget. This megamall is over 2 million square feet and is the combination of three separate malls that came together – every shopaholics’ dream! Go crazy in Chanel’s flagship Asian store and Louis Vuitton’s largest outlet in Asia, amongst the mall’s 400 other choices.
How to get to Harbour City Mall: Exit A1 of Tsim Sha Tsui MTR StationAddress: Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong KongOpening hours: 10am – 10pmWebsite: Harbour City Mall
6. Bring the kids to the Hong Kong Science Museum
For those with kids in tow, fret not – a child-friendly attraction is just around the corner. After a long day of sightseeing, keep the fidgety little ones entertained at the Hong Kong Science Museum. The museum is a good balance of fun and education. Unlike most museums, the hundreds of exhibits here are interactive, so kids can touch and play to their heart’s content. Watch them learn about robotics, computers, cars, physics and much more in a fun and engaging manner, while you enjoy a well-deserved break in the museum’s cafe.
How to get to Hong Kong Science Museum: Exit B2 of Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station.Address: 2 Science Museum Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong KongOpening hours: Monday–Wednesday & Friday 10am–7pm; Thursday closed; Saturday–Sunday 10am–9pmWebsite: Hong Kong Science Museum
Let your kids marvel at the beauty of science in the Hong Kong Science Museum. Photo Credit: Hong Kong Hotels
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Originally published on 26 August 2015 and updated in June 2017. Any prices are lowest estimated prices only at the time of publication and are subject to change and/or availability.
