The Avenue of Stars promenade on a sunny day, with railings, a curved canopy and the Hong Kong Island skyline across the harbour

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Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade & Avenue of Stars

Kowloon waterfront walk facing the Hong Kong Island skyline, with film tributes and the nightly light show

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Discover Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade & Avenue of Stars

Few places show off Hong Kong's skyline as directly as the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. The promenade begins beside the Star Ferry Pier and the old Clock Tower and runs east past the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Museum of Art, continuing along the Avenue of Stars towards Tsim Sha Tsui East and Hung Hom. Across the water, the towers of Central, Admiralty and Wan Chai rise against the green slopes of Hong Kong Island.

The Avenue of Stars, a 440-metre stretch of the promenade, pays tribute to the city's film industry with handprints, bronze statues and displays. Come in daylight for photographs and harbour traffic, then stay for the evening, when the skyline lights up and A Symphony of Lights is staged nightly at 8pm.

Don’t miss

01Panoramic views across Victoria Harbour to the Hong Kong Island skyline
02The former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower, completed in 1915 and a declared monument
03Bronze statues of Bruce Lee and Anita Mui, and handprints of Hong Kong film stars
04The golden McDull statue, a favourite with children and fans of the local cartoon pig
05A Symphony of Lights, staged nightly at 8pm with music broadcast on the waterfront
06Star Ferry Pier at the western end for a short crossing to Central or Wan Chai

History & culture

The story of Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade & Avenue of Stars

The Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront grew up around the Kowloon terminus of the railway to Canton. The Clock Tower was completed in 1915 as part of the Kowloon station, and when the terminus was demolished in 1978 the tower was kept; it was declared a monument in 1990. The Hong Kong Cultural Centre was later built on the former station site.

The Avenue of Stars opened in April 2004, modelled loosely on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, and added statues such as Bruce Lee in 2005 and Anita Mui in 2014. After a three-year renovation it reopened on 31 January 2019 with handprints moved onto bronze-coloured handrails, more seating and shade, and greener landscaping. A Symphony of Lights, the harbour light and sound show, has run since 2004 and was relaunched in December 2017 with a new score performed by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.

Local life & traditions

The promenade is one of Kowloon's main public open spaces. Early in the morning you will see joggers and people practising tai chi; in the evening families, couples and photographers gather to watch the skyline light up. The Avenue of Stars celebrates the Cantonese film industry that made Hong Kong famous across Asia, from kung fu cinema to romantic comedies.

Things to do

Experience it like a local

Start at the Clock Tower by the Star Ferry Pier and walk east along the water, past the Cultural Centre, to the Avenue of Stars. Look for the handprints set into the handrails, pose with the statues, and enjoy the constant movement of ferries, junks and barges on the harbour.

In the evening, find a spot near the Cultural Centre or along the Avenue of Stars before 8pm to watch A Symphony of Lights, or take a harbour cruise or the Star Ferry to see the lights from the water. The promenade continues towards Tsim Sha Tsui East and Hung Hom for a longer walk.

When to go

The promenade is open-air and free, so it works year-round, but clear skies make the biggest difference. October to December usually brings drier air and the clearest views; spring can be hazy or foggy, and summer is hot, humid and prone to storms. A Symphony of Lights is cancelled if a Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above or a Red or Black Rainstorm Warning is in force from 3pm on the show day.

Plan your visit

Verified information

A Symphony of Lights: Staged nightly at 8pm; free to watch; music broadcast on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront and Avenue of Stars Source: tourism.gov.hk ↗
Show cancellation: Not staged if Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 or above, or a Red or Black Rainstorm Warning, is issued at or after 3pm on the show day Source: tourism.gov.hk ↗
Management: The Avenue of Stars is owned by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and managed by Avenue of Stars Management Ltd Source: info.gov.hk ↗
Clock Tower: Built in 1915 as part of the Kowloon railway terminus; declared a monument in 1990 Source: lcsd.gov.hk ↗
Address: Avenue of Stars, Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Source: discoverhongkong.com ↗

Checked against the sources on 27 October 2026. Opening times and fees can change — confirm before you go.

Travel tips

Arrive 20-30 minutes before 8pm to get a good spot for the light show, especially at weekends
Download the official A Symphony of Lights app if you want to stream the music on a ferry or elsewhere
Visit early morning or at dusk for softer light and fewer crowds
Bring water and a hat in summer; shade along the promenade is limited at midday
The bronze plaques and statues can get very hot in direct sun

General guidance from our specialists, not official information.

Around Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade & Avenue of Stars: food, markets & places to stay

The Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hong Kong Museum of Art, K11 Musea and the Star Ferry Pier are all along the promenade, and the shops and restaurants of Tsim Sha Tsui and Nathan Road are a few minutes inland. Muslim travellers will find the Kowloon Mosque on Nathan Road about 10 minutes' walk away, and the Hong Kong Tourism Board's Muslim travel guide lists halal-certified options in Tsim Sha Tsui such as Lady 13 Kitchen on Prat Avenue and Mr. BBQ on Austin Road. Tsim Sha Tsui and East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR stations serve the area, which has a wide range of hotels.