Avenue of Stars

First time visiting Hong Kong, and while not completely certain of what to miss and what not to, I knew I had to see the Bruce Lee statue. Little did I know that this whole section of Avenue of the Stars was set to be closed the following day we decided to visit. Crazy! So we saw the statues, stars on the walk, and took pics. I must say that the calmness of the waterfront was breathtaking. It was nutty to see the contrast of old-​timey boats against the backdrop of gigantic modern skyscrapers. Plus, it was kind of funny to see one of the stars on the avenue with the name «Fu Chi!» Loved this place.

Love this place. Epic view of HK and a walkway along the harbor front. If you are a fan of HK pop and Cinema you will recognize a lot of the stars and names on the ground. The centerpiece is the Bruce Lee statue.

I absolutely love the Avenue of Stars!
Okay, okay… it can come off as a knockoff of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, which is littered with stars and celebrities that even your grandma would recognize. However, there are a couple of things that make this avenue stand out to the little ABC inside of me:
1. The VIEW. Can we talk about the view?! Hong Kong’s legendary skyline is best seen from the Avenue of Stars. Arguably the world’s greatest skyline is at your fingertips, and looks gorgeous both day and night. My favorite hobby in all of Asia is to grab a beer and sit on the pier and watch the skyline go by at night. How can I say no to this amazing beauty?
2. The STARS. Most people would only recognize a couple of names (e.g. Jackie Chan, Chow Yun Fat, etc.), but for someone that grew up in a Cantonese household, these people are legends. You have artists like Andy Lau (my namesake!), Leslie Cheung (who gets flowers bestowed here like Michael Jackson)), and Anita Mui (RIP) being represented, and the great statue of Bruce Lee welcoming you is a sign of just how much the HK entertainment industry has influenced the world.
3. The CHARACTERS. What a place to people watch. From local runners to tourists, there is always somebody interesting to run into while you’re at the avenue.
While you are in HK, you must come and enjoy this spot. I come back here every single time and it never gets old. Each time I return, I always wish my holiday was extended so I could continue sipping on my beer and listen to the harbor waves (and often cackles of tourists) take over me.

This is a must stop if you happen to be in Kowloon (TST area). We came here to see the great panorama views of the harbor and Hong Kong Island across the way. Such tall sky scrapers in Central and you can see «The Peak» when it’s not so cloudy! :)
You will see the avenue paved with placards of famous movie stars, and statues here and there. We even saw a symbol (statue) of the Beijing Olympics 2008 torch on display. Many museums are located around here, along with the Peninsula Hotel, and the Star Ferry terminal. Lots to do!
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Compared to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, there were significantly less homeless people squatting here! Offers wonderful views of the ocean and the Hong Kong island. Lots of different shops abound and this area serves as a nice place to take a walk or grab a bite of food.
Honestly, the only actors I could recognize were Jackie Chan and Chow Yun-​fat. I suppose I’ll have to be more cultured next time I visit.

Lotta people on a Sunday afternoon. What can I say… It’s a statue of Bruce Lee on the waterfront in his hometown… You have to go. Other than the statue, it’s just a nice walk.

Such an amazing place! Tourist from all over the world! I’ve never been so happy in my life to visit such a place! REST WELL BRUCE LEE!

Pretty impressive to see a statue of Bruce Lee along the waterfront in TsimShaTsui.
Lots of Mainlanders tourists surround the statues taking pictures so if you want one, be prepared to be photobombed.
Its a nice walk around but unless you know which stars hand print you are looking at, it really is just a nice walk along the water front.
Go at twilight, then have a picnic dinner along the benches and watch the laser show. Walk over from the Peninsula Hotel and walk behind the museum for access.

Avenue of Stars is one of the attractions at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. It is the Hong Kong entertainment industry’s equivalent of the famed Hollywood Walk of Fame.
This stretch of land is a nice public walkway for locals and tourists alike as it has a great view of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline.
While it may be sunny here often, the view is not always great. The day I checked out this attraction, there was a haze across the water and in the sky. There is poor visibility on some days here, so just be aware of that before coming.
There are nameplates all over this attraction of famous actors, actresses and directors. Some that have handprints on them. There are also several statues including one of Bruce Lee that is famous.
The appeal of this attraction is going to depend on how familiar you are with the names here. If you have no idea who Bruce Lee was, you might as well skip this spot unless you are only here for the view. Though given the crowds here, you are better off walking towards the ferry as it is not crowded on that side of the promenade.

The equivalent of Hollywood’s Star Walk of Fame, but with Hong Kong entertainers. But I’m sure people don’t care about the other entertainers that has a star here or even know who they are (like myself to a certain extent). All they want to know is «where’s Jackie Chan’s star?» or «where’s that Bruce Lee statute?»
Yeah, well, they’re all here. The Bruce Lee statute is easier to spot than the Jackie Chan star, so good luck!

I haven’t been here for a long time. the last time I was here it was relatively interesting.
I mean there were a lot of mainlanders which is a little overwhelming but at the same time I think it’s kind of scary they come in busloads!
I prefer to come here when there aren’t as many people which is never. I usually just asked my visitors to come on their own when I am at work.
I think the Avenue of stars in general is pretty nice if it isn’t packed with people.
They so have some nice views overseeing Hong Kong I think visitors really really like this place and it’s got a lot of photo opportunities like the Bruce Lee statue/​memorial. They have also mimicked the Hollywood Avenue of stars where celebrities autograph their names along with their hand/​foot print. They have done the same thing with local Hong Kong stars and the autographs and if there are people coming in from out of town and they would sign as well.

The Avenue of Stars is the eastern version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is located along the Victoria Harbor waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui. I have to say that this is one of the tourist attractions developed by the Tourism Board that I truly applaud for its success. As the «Pearl of the Orient», Hong Kong has produced quite a few movie stars that have gone well-​known internationally. Walking along the avenue, you may see lots of the handprints of those famous artists including Jacky Chan (hmm… not a big fan though, however all tourists thought we locals adore him… well…)
There are a few food stalls along the way and some benches for you to chill. However, the fried squid normally smells much better than its taste. I would try it once but I probably will not have it every time I walk past it as it is rather pricey. One of the most iconic spot of the Avenue of Stars has got to be the Statue of Bruce Lee. Expect to see lots of tourists posing like Bruce Lee while having their pictures taken. Also, you may find McDull, a little piggy created by local artist.
Come have a look at night and I promise you strolling along the promenade with your partner is the most romantic place in Hong Kong.

Arguably Kowloon’s most popular tourist attraction, the avenue of stars is a promenade that runs from TST towards Kai Tak with spectacular views of the city.
Hong Kong’s version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Avenue of Stars pays homage to the men and women who grace the silver screen in the movies the rest of the world watches with subtitles.
To be honest, with the exception of Chow Young Fat and of course Bruce Lee, I haven’t heard of ninety percent of them, but that’s not their fault.
For mine, the best reason to visit the avenue is the afore mentioned view back across the harbour to the city centre.
The trip across on the Star Ferry (tied with the Peak Tram for tourist popularity I recon), is highly rated in most Hong Kong tourist guide –with good reason, and probably accounts for a good deal of the footfall at the Avenue of Stars.
The promenade is also the best place to watch the symphony of lights. The nightly laser and light show which plays out across the sky scrapers. The show begins at 8pm and runs for about 30 minutes, and, although bits of it are visible from most places with a view of the right part of the harbour, it is also set to music with you only hear at the avenue of stars.
Just one note of caution here. One Christmas Eve we took visiting family members here to watch the show, but there was something we hadn’t taken into account. There are seven million people in Hong Kong, and I swear at least five million of them had the same idea! In other words, there are some nights of the year when it just isn’t worth it, but not many.