Garden of Stars is a temporary attraction opened on the 15th of November 2015. Together with Starry Gallery close to East TST station are to replace “Avenue of Stars“.

Avenue of Stars, which was closed on the 8th of October 2015 for major repair and improvement works, has been reopened on January 31, 2019.

Some of the popular handprints still stays in the Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Podium Garden (now is the temporary “Garden of Stars”). However, the Statue of Hong Kong Film Awards, Bruce Lee, McDull and Anita Mui have been moved to the new Avenue of Stars.

Garden of Stars

Garden of Stars

Statues of Movie Star (have been moved to the new Avenue of Stars)

The most popular statue on Avenue of Stars was Bruce Lee. Now Bruce Lee is standing in the center of the garden.

Bruce Lee Statue on Garden of Stars

Bruce Lee Statue

Another movie statue Anita Mui (also know as the Daughter of Hong Kong) is standing next to Bruce Lee.

Anita Mui statue on Garden of Stars

Anita Mui Statue

Popular Hong Kong cartoon character McDull is on the entrance.

McDull Statue on Garden of Stars

McDull Statue

Statues of Film Profession on Garden of Stars

Right at the entrance of the Garden of Stars are some additional movie related film set statues (chair of the film director, camera & sound engineer and lighting technician) providing some nice photo opportunities with Hong Kong’s magnificent Victoria Harbour skyline as backdrop. They were also on Avenue of Stars before.

Sound Engineer Statue

Sound Engineer

Lighting Technician Statue

Lighting Technician

Handprints of Movie Star on Garden of Stars

In the middle of the Garden of Stars you are able to find about 20 handprints of some of Hong Kong’s and China’s most acclaimed and famous actors, actress, singers, movie and movie related stars including handprints from Aaron Kwok Fu Shing, Leon Lai Ming, Simon Yam Tat Wah, Carina Lau Ka Ling, Nicholas Tse, Louis Koo, Kara Wai Ying Hung, Deanie Ip, Gong Li, Lau Ching Wan, Sylvia Chang, Lai Pak Hoi, Wong Chau Sang, Chang Suk Ping, Karl Maka, Eric Tsang Chi Wai, Tony Leung Ka Fai, Cecilia Cheung Pak Chi, Kenneth Tsang and Jacky Cheung. Interestingly, one of Hong Kong’s most popular martial arts and actor – Jackie Chan – has not been featured in the temporarily setup of the Garden of Stars.

Hand Imprints of Stars

Handprints of Stars

Handprint of Lau Ka Ling on Garden of Stars

Handprint of Lau Ka Ling

Handprint of Wai Ying Hung on Garden of Stars

Handprint of Wai Ying Hung

It is planned that the remaining 87 handprints and plagues are added with the first quarter of 2016.

“Starlight Cinema” Exhibition

Right behind the handprints is the “Starlight Cinema” exhibition. The 63-metre-long large cartoon murals highlight some of Hong Kong’s other movie stars and re-interpreting some of Hong Kong’s most memorable movie scenes with a series of creative illustrations. 17 classic scenes featuring 43 movie characters from popular and much acclaimed movies such as “A Better Tomorrow”, “In the Mood for Love”, “Infernal Affairs” or “Echoes of the Rainbow” can be found here. See how familiar you are to the Hong Kong movies and how many scenes you can recognize.

Starlight Cinema Exhibition on Garden of Stars

“Starlight Cinema” Exhibition – Infernal Affairs

Starlight Cinema Exhibition on Garden of Stars

“Starlight Cinema” Exhibition – Centre Stage

Starlight Cinema Exhibition on Garden of Stars

“Starlight Cinema” Exhibition – The God of Cookery

Starlight Cinema Exhibition on Garden of Stars

“Starlight Cinema” Exhibition

Furthermore, there are several light poles at the Garden of Stars which are decorated with famous movie quotes while the footbridge connecting the podium garden with the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront promenade features photos of Fame, Flame, Frame by star photographer Jupiter Wong.

Footbridge to Garden of Stars

Footbridge to Garden of Stars

box-info2 Secrets for You

  • “If you don’t know much about Hong Kong’s local movie stars, Garden of Stars means nothing but only a nice garden close to Victoria Harbour.”

  • “If you are interested about Hong Kong’s film industry and its history, you may wanna check out the ‘Starry Gallery‘, which is not too far away from Garden of Stars.

  • “In case you love cartoons and/or are interested in Hong Kong and Asian related comics, manga and cartoons you might want to check out the Avenue of Comic Stars, which is also located in Tsim Sha Tsui.”

  • Worthwhile: 3 Blue Stars
    Location:   5 Pink Stars

  • Highlight: Bruce Lee statue, McDull statue, Anita Mui statue and local stars’ handprints

 Plan to Stay: Less than 1 Hour

box-info2 General Info and Details

  November 15, 2015 till present
  Daily
 Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Podium Garden
  Free Admission

How to get to Garden of Stars ?

 By Subway: The most convenient way is to take the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui and take the lift at the East Tsim Sha Tsui P1 exit to level PD.

Alternatively, you can walk along the Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Promenade fom the Star Ferry Terminal and take the escalator up to the Garden of Stars.

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