Tsim Sha Tsui
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Tsim Sha Tsui
Located at the southern tip of the Kowloon peninsula, Tsim Sha Tsui is an urban area with stunning views of the Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. It is one of the main tourist spots in Hong Kong, with upscale hotels, top-notch restaurants, shops and bars at every corner of the area.
One of Tsim Sha Tsui’s most iconic tourist attractions is the Avenue of Stars, an avenue adorned with hundreds of plaques printed by famous actors and filmmakers like Jackie Chan and Jet Lee. This area also offers you panoramic views of the Victoria Harbor.
Tsim Sha Tsui is also home to the LEGOLAND Discovery Center, a large indoor playground with different areas like LEGO 4D Studio and LEGO City Soft Play, perfect for your children. Alternatively, if you’re itching to shop for the best goods in Hong Kong, you can visit Nathan Road, or the “Golden Mile’. This 3.6-kilometer street is filled with luxury brand stores, shopping malls, cinemas, and upscale restaurants.
For cultural enthusiasts, the district boasts world-class museums, including the Hong Kong Museum of History and the Museum of Art. With its proximity to the Star Ferry and easy access to entertainment hubs, Tsim Sha Tsui stands as a must-visit destination, promising an unforgettable blend of tradition, modernity, and boundless excitement for every traveller.
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To get around Tsim Sha Tsui, you can use the MTR with the Tsuen Wan (red) Line. MTR has different ticket prices depending on your destination, ranging from HKD4.50 to HKD14.50 for a single trip. There are several types of tickets available that you can get at the ticket sales machines at every MTR station. A single journey ticket requires you to select your destination, and it must be kept until you reach the final station.
Alternatively, you can use a 24-hour tourist pass for HKD65, which you can buy online. You can also use the Octopus Card, a rechargeable contactless smart card that can be used for almost all transportation in Hong Kong.
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When visiting Tsim Sha Tsui, try to stop by the Promenade. Apart from being able to take a walk while looking at the view of Victoria Harbor, your visit at night will give you the opportunity to watch the skyline light up during the Symphony of Light Show starting at 08:00 PM. Apart from that, visit Kowloon Park to enjoy the natural beauty and exhibitions at the Sculpture Walk and Garden.
As the home of many museums in Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui offers interesting experiences from various types of museums according to your preferences. For those who like science, visit the Hong Kong Science Museum to see the largest Energy Machine in the world and various other interesting exhibitions, such as Home Technology and World of Mirrors.
If you are interested in space science and astronomy, visit the Hong Kong Space Museum to see the Hall of Cosmos, Stanley Ho Space Theatre, and 3D educational shows. Meanwhile, for those of you who like art, visit the Hong Kong Museum of Art, which is home to various ancient Chinese paintings, sculptures, calligraphy works, and the Chinese Music Tea Gathering or Journey to the World of Contrasts exhibitions.
Visiting Nathan Road or the “Golden Mile” for a walk at night is one of the popular activities when you go to Tsim Sha Tsui. On Nathan Road, you can find various of the best shopping areas in Hong Kong, such as Austin, Salisbury, Mongkok, and Yau Ma Tei. At Nathan Road, you can also find various luxury brands for various fashion products, cosmetics and watches. Or try Canton Road, where you can also find a row of world-famous designer label outlets.
Another great place to shop in Tsim Sha Tsui is the Harbor City Mall, which has more than 450 shopping outlets from various well-known brands. Several other shopping places that you can visit, such as iSquare, The One, and Silvercord.
If you want to enjoy contemporary Chinese dishes while enjoying spectacular views of the harbour and Tsim Sha Tsui, come to Hutong. Here, you can enjoy fluffy mushroom bao and a wide selection of dim sum made fresh on the spot.
You can also try various hot pot variants at The Drunken Pot (Tsim Sha Tsui) with their flagship menu, The Drunken Pot, a hot pot with five different soup base ingredients, including sake. Or come to various famous steakhouses, such as The Steak House, Wooloomooloo Prime, and La Vache, which offer a variety of premium meat dishes.
While in Tsim Sha Tsui, you can sample some of the best authentic Indian, Turkish and African food in the city. Visit Chungking Mansions, an area where you can find the Khyber Pass Mess Club, which is famous for the 'King of Curry' and Bismillah Kebab House for authentic Turkish kofta and kebabs.
To explore Tsim Sha Tsui, 1-2 days is the ideal time for you. But if you want to explore further areas around Tsim Sha Tsui, you can spend 3-4 days exploring Hong Kong.
The best time to visit Tsim Sha Tsui is between November and April when the weather is dry, and the air temperature is comfortable enough for a walk in the afternoon.
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