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Star Ferry
The best way to travel across the Victoria Harbour is by the Star Ferry. The public transport facility has been in operation for more than a hundred years and now consists of four routes.
Its ticket prices are the cheapest in Hong Kong. Ferries run very frequently and the cross harbor ride only takes you about ten minutes. Passengers can enjoy the gentle sea breeze and the bewitching sight of Victoria Harbor. Both daytime and night view are fascinating. Far from the hustle and bustle, a ride on the Star Ferry provides a rare chance to relax.
On the first ride the visitor must sit at the boat’s bow to feel the air flowing around them and listen to the soothing symphony of the sea from the decks.
At the Tsim Sha Tsui pier, you can gather all the attractions’ information you need at the Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor & Information Services Centre located there.
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Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade stretching from the southern end of Salisbury Garden to the New World Centre |
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Hong Kong Science Museum
The Hong Kong Science Museum is a multilevel complex, which consist of over 500 displays of computer science, energy, physics, robotics, telecommunications, health and much more. The collections of the museum encompass the following fields: natural history, archaeology, ethnography and local history.The special highlight of the Museum is a series of experiments that test memory and cognitive ability. Most of them are hands-on experiments which enrich your science knowledge and, at the same time, let you have fun.
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Hong Kong Museum of History
The Hong Kong Museum of History is a museum which preserves Hong Kong's historical and cultural heritage. It is just like a time tunnel taking visitors through Hong Kong’s history, from 6000 years ago to the present.
Staging its permanent exhibition in 2001, this newest museum focuses on the territory's archaeology, natural history, ethnography and local history. Inside you can find yourself in a series of actual size set-ups of historical scenarios of Qing Dynasty to the modern metropolis.
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100 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong (next to the Hong Kong Science Museum) |
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Collects, preserves and exhibits artifacts relating to the history, archaeology, ethnography and natural history of Hong Kong |
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Hong Kong Museum of Art
The Museum of Art does a good job with classical Chinese art, showcasing paintings and lithographs of old Hong Kong. One of its exhibition halls shows creditable international exhibitions while its gallery falls down on contemporary and recent Chinese art.
The exterior is unimaginative, but inside are five floors of innovatively designed galleries. One is devoted to historic photographs, prints, and artifacts of Hong Kong, Macau, and other parts of the Pearl River delta, whereas other galleries highlight Chinese antiquities, fine art, and visiting exhibits.
The Museum of Art has been consistently cooperating with other museums in the world. Some French paintings, such as the masterpiece of the French impressionist Monet has once been displayed in the museum.
Tips for visiting museums in Hong Kong
A great way to visit the museums is to take advantage of their shuttle and pass program. An air-conditioned Museum Shuttle makes a circular route from Nathan Road, near the Kowloon Hotel, to the Hong Kong Museum of History, Hong Kong Science Museum, Hong Kong Space Museum, Heritage and Art Museum. The shuttle service is available on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. A one-week pass (HK $30) gives unlimited access to the shuttle and the three named museums plus the Space Museum, Heritage Museum in Shatin and Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence in Shau Kei Wan. |
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10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
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Collection, conservation, exhibition and interpretation of significant works of art |
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Avenue of Stars
Imitating Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, the Avenue of Stars, located along the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui, honours celebrities of the local Hong Kong film industry.
At the entrance near Hong Kong Culture Centre, visitors are greeted by a 4.5-metre-tall replica of the statuette of the Hong Kong Film Awards. Along the 440-metre promenade, the story of Hong Kong's one hundred years of cinematic history is told through the inscriptions printed on nine red pillars.
Set into the promenade are plaques honouring the celebrities. Some plaques contain hand prints and autographs of the stars set in cement. The handprints of Hollywood action star Jackie Chan and film director John Woo are displayed as well.
A statue of martial arts legend Bruce Lee has been unveiled on Hong Kong's Avenue of Stars. The memorial to the star came about after fans raised thousands of dollars to pay for the two-metre tall statue.
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Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade stretching from the southern end of Salisbury Garden to the New World Centre |
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A walkway as a tribute to eminent outstanding professional in Hong Kong film industry |
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