Reclaimed from Hung Hom Bay in southern Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui boasts many tourist attractions. Because it has so much to offer visitors, it has become a major destination for visitors. Among its attractions along the Victoria Harbor waterfront is the impressive Avenue of the Stars.
Designed along the line of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, this promenade was developed into this attraction at a staggering cost of $40 million Hong Kong dollars by a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, New World Development Company Limited. Although the promenade itself was constructed in 1982, the Avenue of Stars component was unveiled to the public in 2004. During the ceremonies, the Avenue was handed over to the government to be used as public space.
During the day, the promenade provides impressive views of Victoria Harbor. In the evening, it is a popular place to see spectacular A Symphony of Lights display. With the addition of the Avenue of Stars, there is also an opportunity to glimpse the human stars of Hong Kong.
As you enter the promenade from Salisbury Garden, There is a towering 4.5-meter high replica of the Hong Kong Film Awards winner’s statuette. Hong Kong’s cinematic history spanning 100 years is revealed on nine bright red pillars as well as a Bruce Lee life-size statue are set along the 440-meters promenade.
As a tribute to those that have made significant contributions to territory’s filmmaking, there are decorative concrete plaques inset in the bricks of the promenade. The majority of the plaques honor deceased contributors and therefore just the name is inscribed. Plaques honoring those that are alive often feature an autograph and handprints.
The first year saw 73 people inducted and the list keeps growing. Such notables as Jackie Chan, the late Bruce Lee, and John Woo all have stars along the promenade. Take a stroll among the stars and, who knows; you might see a celebrity doing the same.
