The Avenue of Stars is a waterfront promenade in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, beside Victoria Harbour. It brings Hong Kong film-industry tributes together with harbour views. The promenade is about an eight-minute walk from Hong Kong Hostel (Tsim Sha Tsui Mansion).
- Location: Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, beside Victoria Harbour.
- Promenade length: 400 metres.
- Transit access: East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit J is a few minutes’ walk away.
- A Symphony of Lights is staged nightly at 8:00 p.m.
How do you get to the Avenue of Stars?
You can walk from either Tsim Sha Tsui Station or East Tsim Sha Tsui Station by following signs to Exit J, then walking a few minutes to the waterfront. The Avenue of Stars’ transport information also describes a ferry approach: take a ferry from Central or Wan Chai Ferry Pier, then walk along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade.
There is no public parking at the promenade. Paid parking is available at nearby K11 MUSEA. If you’re planning a longer walk through the district, the route in this one-day Tsim Sha Tsui itinerary combines stops on foot and by MTR.
What does the Avenue of Stars feature?
The promenade pays tribute to people in Hong Kong’s film industry through interactive exhibits, information panels and displays about local cinema. It first opened in 2004 and reopened after a revitalisation in 2019, which added arts and cultural elements, visitor amenities and eco-friendly designs. New York-based landscape architecture firm James Corner Field Operations designed the revitalisation.
Along the boardwalk railings, plaques and more than 100 celebrity handprints honour film figures including Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Anita Mui. QR codes beside handprint displays let you learn about the celebrities and watch selected film clips. Statues provide further points of interest along the walk.
Facilities include a customer service counter at the centre of the promenade. Restrooms and barrier-free toilets are in the restaurant and café area near the Anita Mui statue, as well as at Salisbury Garden. Free Hong Kong Government Wi-Fi is available through the Wi-Fi.HK network after login. Baby-care and breastfeeding facilities are at nearby K11 MUSEA.
Where are the harbour views and photo stops?
The Hong Kong Island skyline across Victoria Harbour forms the waterfront backdrop. The Hong Kong Film Awards statue is another photo subject along the promenade, with the harbour and skyline in view.
The adjoining Sports Wall of Fame at the Hung Hom Bypass displays portraits of more than 40 Hong Kong athletes who have won medals at the Olympic Games, Asian Games, Paralympic Games or Asian Para Games. The wall is 250 metres long, making it another nearby outdoor feature to include in a waterfront walk.
When should you plan your visit?
A Symphony of Lights takes place nightly at 8:00 p.m., and the Avenue of Stars is one of its viewing points. If you’re timing your visit for the show, check the official site before you go.
It may be suspended if a Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 or above, or a Red or Black Rainstorm Warning Signal, is issued at or after 3:00 p.m. on the show day; it may also be suspended in an emergency without prior notice.
Pets are permitted, but smoking and fishing are prohibited. Visitors must not climb, cycle, skateboard or fly drones at the venue. Cultural, entertainment, recreational or sports activities require prior permission from the management company.
Which nearby museums and cultural venues can you visit?
The Hong Kong Museum of Art and Hong Kong Space Museum are both nearby waterfront venues. The Hong Kong Cultural Centre is also in Tsim Sha Tsui, giving you several cultural stops to pair with a walk along the harbour.
FAQs
Is the Avenue of Stars free to visit?
The promenade is a public waterfront space with visitor facilities and exhibits.
Can you reach the Avenue of Stars by ferry?
Yes. Ferries from Central or Wan Chai Ferry Pier connect with a walk along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade to the Avenue of Stars.
Are there rules for activities at the promenade?
Pets are allowed, while smoking, fishing, climbing, cycling, skateboarding and flying drones are prohibited. Organized cultural, entertainment, recreational or sports activities need prior permission from the management company.
What else can you see around Tsim Sha Tsui?
The Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Space Museum and Hong Kong Cultural Centre are nearby waterfront venues. For a broader district plan, the Tsim Sha Tsui walking and MTR itinerary covers more stops.