Avenue of Stars

The Avenue of Stars, located on the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, is Hong Kong’s answer to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hong Kong film industry has enjoyed a long history as the third largest in the world after Hollywood and Bollywood, and as the second largest exporter of movies, many of Hong Kong’s locales and celebrities have become familiar to foreign audiences who’ve never stepped foot in the city.

Along the quarter-mile (440 meter) stretch, you’ll notice a large replica of the statue presented to winners of the Hong Kong Film Awards as well as a bronze statue of Hong Kong’s most famous celebrity, Bruce Lee. Star-shaped plaques inlaid into the promenade contain names and sometimes autographs and handprints of other industry celebrities.

Even if you’re not familiar with the Hong Kong film industry, a visit to the Avenue of Stars will reward you with unobstructed panoramic views of the Hong Kong Island skyline in front of Victoria Peak. It’s also a perfect spot to view the nightly Symphony of Lights performance across the harbor.

Please note: Avenue of the Stars will be closed for major repair and renovation from October 2015 until 2018. During the renovation period, the statues will be temporarily relocated to the Garden of Stars in the Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Podium Garden. Additionally, a new attraction located within the MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui subway station, called Starry Gallery, will display information about the Avenue of Stars and Hong Kong movies. Both of these temporary attractions will be open to the public beginning on November 15, 2015.