Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars

The Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong is the equivalent of Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, located in the Chimsacheu East district, on Waidoliyagan Quay. It was built with private funds and opened in April 2004. There are 107 stars embedded in the promenade and several bronze sculptures. The main attraction is a statue depicting actor, director, and martial arts master Bruce Lee.

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History of the Alley of Stars

By the end of the last century, Hong Kong cinema had reached its heyday. It had taken a leading position in Southeast and East Asia and had become part of the national culture. Not surprisingly, a major company owned by billionaire Cheng Yutong spent HK$40 million to build an alleyway, a prototypical Hollywood landmark.

Previously, the waterfront had a more modest appearance. However, even in the XX century, tourists willingly visited it – in order to look at Hong Kong skyscrapers from the opposite bank of Victoria Bay. The best view of the “fragrant harbor” is from here.”

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New World Development’s idea to build an “Avenue of Stars” in Hong Kong was supported by ministers and filmmakers. Seventy-three stars were laid out for the opening, and on that clear April day, all the color of the city gathered there. Nine years later, the area began to expand. By 2015, the Walk of Stars had restaurants and souvenir stores.

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%’ Avenue of Stars, with a panorama of Hong Kong’s north coast in the background

Sightseeing

Tourists usually start their walk along Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars with a tour of the 44-meter tall clock tower built back in 1915. From this landmark, a paved walkway extends 450 meters to the right. Near the tower is a concert hall where various musical events are regularly held.

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‘ The Bruce Lee statue is the most famous sculpture of the avenue of stars
” Tourists on the Walk of Stars

Tourist Information

The alley on Kowloon Island is never deserted even at night. It is better to visit this place at sunset – you will be able to see the skyscrapers in the evening gloom, and get to the laser show, which entered the Guinness Book of Records.

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Entrance to the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong is free. The Symphony of Light show is held daily, starting at 8:00 p.m.

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As a side note, Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars is closed for renovation from October 2015 to the end of 2018. The Garden of Stars and Star Gallery are located nearby.

‘ Jackie Chan’s handprint
‘ Alley of Stars in Hong Kong

How to get there

Take the subway to East Tsim Sha Tsui Station, go up to Exit P1, walk 100 meters along Nathan Road towards the waterfront.

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Many tourists visit Star Alley after a mini-cruise. The ferry crosses Victoria Bay in 10-15 minutes. You can also get there by buses #208, 203. The address is 20 Salisbury Road, Kowloon.

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