Detailed Descriptions
The Avenue of Stars’ main theme is the history and accomplishment of Hong Kong’s film industry. Tablets for about 70 movie celebrities are set in the sidewalk, and there are about 30 pairs of handprints. At the entrance to the avenue is a big metal statue of a woman and a small stage for performances and activities.
Location
The Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront area next to the Star Ferry Terminal and behind the Museum of Art, the Space Museum and the Hong Kong Cultural Center. The pedestrian area starts at Salisbury Garden that is a small public garden and ends at the Star Ferry docks.
History
In order to promote tourism and the large Hong Kong film industry that is influential in Asia, the Hong Kong Tourism Board and some branches of the Hong Kong government built this pedestrian area. The opening ceremony was held on April 27, 2004. The project cost about 5,000,000 USD. Actors, singers, directors and other stars put their handprints in cement, and these cement blocks are inlaid in the sidewalk.
Features
Sculptures, handprints and signatures of famous people in the Hong Kong film and music industry.
A big light, music, and fireworks show that starts at 8 pm every day when the weather is OK.
A pedestrian area for exercise and strolling. There are some benches.
A very good view of the harbor, the passing boats, and Hong Kong Island.
The major Hong Kong attractions of the Museum of Art, the Space Museum, and the Hong Kong Cultural Center are next to it.
The Avenue of Stars’ main theme is the history and accomplishment of Hong Kong’s film industry. Tablets for about 70 movie celebrities are set in the sidewalk, and there are about 30 pairs of handprints. At the entrance to the avenue is a big metal statue of a woman and a small stage for performances and activities.
Location
The Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront area next to the Star Ferry Terminal and behind the Museum of Art, the Space Museum and the Hong Kong Cultural Center. The pedestrian area starts at Salisbury Garden that is a small public garden and ends at the Star Ferry docks.
History
In order to promote tourism and the large Hong Kong film industry that is influential in Asia, the Hong Kong Tourism Board and some branches of the Hong Kong government built this pedestrian area. The opening ceremony was held on April 27, 2004. The project cost about 5,000,000 USD. Actors, singers, directors and other stars put their handprints in cement, and these cement blocks are inlaid in the sidewalk.
Features
Sculptures, handprints and signatures of famous people in the Hong Kong film and music industry.
A big light, music, and fireworks show that starts at 8 pm every day when the weather is OK.
A pedestrian area for exercise and strolling. There are some benches.
A very good view of the harbor, the passing boats, and Hong Kong Island.
The major Hong Kong attractions of the Museum of Art, the Space Museum, and the Hong Kong Cultural Center are next to it.
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