The Avenue of Stars Hong Kong is similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the U.S.. In order to honor the achievements in the entertainment industry and have a permanent public monument, the Hong Kong government and Hong Kong Film Awards Association decided to build up Avenue of Stars.

Located right along the Victoria Harbour front in Tsim Sha Tsui, visitors can take a stroll along the Avenue of Stars which is celebrating the achievements and reputation to be the “Hollywood of the East”.

Along with the Garden of Stars, here collects over 100 years of Hong Kong cinematic history and over 100 local celebrities’ hand imprints and signatures.

If you are a fan of Hong Kong movies and pop culture, it should be an exciting attraction for you as you will recognize lots of familiar names.

Highlights of the Avenue of Stars

Looking for the Statue of Hong Kong Film Awards, the 4.5-meter tall bronze sculpture which is retuned to the entrance of the Avenue of Stars from Garden of Stars. From here you will start your journey crossing over 100 years of Hong Kong cinematic history along the 440-meter long promenade towards East Tsim Sha Tsui.

Statue of Hong Kong Film Awards on Start of Avenue of Stars

Statue of Hong Kong Film Awards on start of Avenue of Stars

Avenue of Stars is opened on April 27th 2004. In October 2019, it has been closed for the major repair and improvement work. Now it reopened on January 31st 2019. Currently there are over 107 plaques honoring the celebrities, opera-stars, scriptwriters and directors of Hong Kong movies. Among them you will find such popular names like Bruce Lee, Jacky Chan, Sir Run Run Shaw, Chow Yun-Fat, Ann Hui, John Woo, Tsui Hark or Andy Lau.

The new Avenue of Stars is next to Regent Hong Kong Hotel

The new Avenue of Stars is next to Regent Hong Kong Hotel

The handprints are no longer installed on the floor. On the contrary, they are placed on the wooden handrails with QR code, from which you can learn more about the superstars.

Chow Yun Fat's plaques on the new Avenue of Stars

Chow Yun Fat’s plaques

Jacky Chan's plaques on the new Avenue of Stars

Jacky Chan’s plaques

Leslie Cheung's plaques on the new Avenue of Stars

Leslie Cheung’s plaques

Maggie Cheung's plaques on the new Avenue of Stars

Maggie Cheung’s plaques

Other statues on the new Avenue of Stars

The famous Statue of Bruce Lee, Statue of Anita Mui and Statue of McDull have been also moved back to Avenue of Stars from Garden of Stars. They are located closer to the entrance at East Tsim Sha Tsui.

Statue of Bruce Lee on the new Avenue of Stars

Statue of Bruce Lee

Statue of McDull on the new Avenue of Stars

Statue of McDull

On Avenue of Stars, you also will find a large replica of the Olympic Torch of the Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing is permanently on display for those of you who are interested in the Olympic Games.

Olympic Torch on Avenue of Stars

Olympic Torch

Outdoor seating, mobile carts and gift shop

The renewed Avenue of Stars features plenty of designed outdoor seating areas. Now you can enjoy not only Hong Kong’s rich film and movie history, but also take a break and soak in the fantastic views of Victoria Harbour.

Seating area on the new Avenue of Stars

Seating area on the new Avenue of Stars

Old Avenue of Stars

Before the renovation and upgrade project, the plaques of hand imprints were installed on the floor. As you walked down the promenade you would find out that some plaques contain hand prints and autographs while 47 of them did’t. Because these stars had already deceased before the promenade was opened. But there are famous and still-alive persons (Chow Yun-fat, Stephen Chow and Wong Kar Wai) don’t have handprint on their plaques and maybe they haven’t have time to come to leave their hand imprint yet.

If you pay close attention you will notice that the one who passed away without leaving the hand print has the metal “Avenue of Stars” logo on the plaque, while these four alive persons’ plaques remain empty.

Jacky Chan's Hand Imprint on Avenue of Stars

Jacky Chan’s Hand Imprint

Andy Lau's Hand Imprint on Avenue of Stars

Andy Lau’s Hand Imprint

Bruce Lee's Hand Imprint on Avenue of Stars

Bruce Lee’s Hand Imprint

Chow Yun Fat's Hand Imprint on Avenue of Stars

Chow Yun Fat’s Hand Imprint

Leslie Cheung's Hand Imprint on Avenue of Stars

Leslie Cheung’s Hand Imprint

Maggie Cheung's Hand Imprint on Avenue of Stars

Maggie Cheung’s Hand Imprint

Jacky Chan's Fan on Avenue of Stars

Jacky Chan’s Fan taking a photo

In the past on the old Avenue of Stars, there were lots of sculptures along the road, such as the statue of one of Hong Kong’s most popular and well-known Kung-Fu action star Bruce Lee as well as the sculptures presenting the scene of movie shooting. These were hotspots to take pictures of the beautiful skyline of Victoria Harbor. Most of these statues have been moved to the Garden of Stars.

Bruce Lee Sculpture on Avenue of Stars

Bruce Lee Sculpture

Movie-related Sculpture on Avenue of Stars

Movie-related Sculpture on Avenue of Stars

Movie-related Sculpture on Avenue of Stars

Movie-related Sculpture

Movie-related Sculpture on Avenue of Stars

Movie-related Sculpture

Movie-related Sculpture on Avenue of Stars

Movie-related Sculpture

Movie-related Sculpture on Avenue of Stars

Movie-related Sculpture on Avenue of Stars

Movie-related Sculpture on Avenue of Stars

Movie-related Sculpture

In the past, there were two stores for those who are interested in movie memorabilia. One was dedicated to Bruce Lee and the other one to Jacky Chan. Both stores carried several unique movie memorabilia such as T-Shirts, mugs, posters, etc.

Jacky Chan Souvenir Store on Avenue of Stars

Jacky Chan Souvenir Store on the old Avenue of Stars

This place is not only popular to take pictures and play around with the plaques of the movie stars. Be sure to take a rest and enjoy the amazing and stunning views towards Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbor. At night you will be able to watch and enjoy the Symphony of Lights from one of the best vantage points.

Other sightseeing attractions in close distant include the Clock Tower, Star Ferry, Museum of Arts, Space Museum, Cultural Centre, Peninsula Hotel and if you are for shopping the Harbour City Mall.

Couple Taking Wedding Pictures on Avenue of Stars

Couple Taking Wedding Pictures on Avenue of Stars

The Bottomline: The Avenue of Stars as well as the Symphony of Lights Show are Hong Kong Must-Go Attractions! The Location is not only popular among tourists and visitors. From time to time you will see young couples shooting wedding pictures in front of the amazing skyline of Hong Kong. This place is one I highly recommend you to have a look at and enjoy.

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Opening Hours: Daily all day
Location: Victoria Harbour Waterfront, Tsim Sha Tsui
Ticket Fare: Free Admission

How to Get to the Avenue of Stars?

The best way is to take MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui station or Star Ferry to TST Ferry Pier

Attractions Nearby Victoria Harbour

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