Indulging in gourmet while exploring the South East 

1. Hong Kong Episode Part 6 Tsim Sha Tsui

     Dining, Sightseeing and Shopping

                       

              Monday, 2023/3/13

Tsim Sha Tsui, often abbreviated as TST, is an urban area in southern Kowloon, Hong Kong. Geographically, Tsim Sha Tsui is a cape on the tip of the Kowloon Peninsula pointing towards Victoria Harbour, opposite Central. The name Tsim Sha Tsui in Cantonese means sharp sandspit.

Tsim Sha Tsui is a major tourist hub in Hong Kong, with many high-end shops, bars, pubs and restaurants that cater to tourists. Many of Hong Kong's museums are located in the area.

Tourist hospitality is a major industry in Tsim Sha Tsui. The area has the highest concentration of hotels in Hong Kong. It is one of many places to find exotic restaurants in Hong Kong and one of the main shopping areas in Hong Kong.

The Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront is another popular destination for locals and tourists alike. It is especially popular for photographers, as it offers an unobstructed view of the Central area of Hong Kong across Victoria Harbour. Here, you can enjoy and experience special culture of Hong Kong. At the same time, you can feel the vibrant modern city life.

Star Ferry

Star Ferry Pier, Tsim Sha Tsui, or Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier, is a pier located on reclaimed land at the southernmost tip of Tsim Sha Tsui on Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong. Star Ferry operates the pedestrian ferry service across Victoria Harbour to Wan Chai and to Central on Hong Kong Island.

When you ride the Star Ferry, you can see the scenery, rest and get refreshed, and cross over fast between the best areas of Victoria Harbour.

Discover this very popular way to cross the harbor and see the scenery. You'll have an 11-minute scenic voyage with a fresh breeze and rocking waves. You would need to experience it to know why tourists say it is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Hong Kong.

Best Western Hotel, where I was staying, was in Causeway Bay. I went to HSBC Headquarter in Central to do some banking early in the morning. After that, it was very convenient to ride the Star Ferry from Central Star Ferry Pier to TST Star Ferry Pier.

▲ Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier

▲ Star Ferry in Victoria Harbour

Victoria Harbour

Victoria Harbour is one of the most representative scenery spots of Hong Kong. It is a must visit for tourists.

In TST Kowloon side, the view of the skyline is very beautiful. You can see the most extraordinary high rise buildings; therefore, it is a good spot to take photos. In the morning and evening, the charms of Victoria Harbour are different. If you have time, take photos of Victoria Harbour in both times!

▲ Victoria Harbour in the morning

No matter how many times I have seen the Harbour,  I honestly admire the night view of Hong Kong with two sides of skyscrapers. Bright lights at night are extremely wonderful.
"A Symphony of Lights" will be performed in the Harbour at 8 pm every night. You should spare some time to watch and enjoy it.

▲ Victoria Harbour at night , 

     A Symphony of Lights

Hong Kong Clock Tower

▲ Star House, Hong Kong Clock Tower

Walking from the seaside of TST to Star Ferry Pier, you will see the Clock Tower.The Clock Tower was formerly called "Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower". It was originally located in Central Hong Kong and was later moved to TST. It had been operated 100 years in 2021. It is the official 100 year history of Hong Kong.

The Clock Tower in TST seaside was built in 1915, and is one of the monuments of Hong Kong. The Clock Tower is 13.6 meters in height. There are clock faces in four sides. Every 15 minutes it will ring the bell once. Tourists can overlook the beautiful sceneries of Victoria Harbour from the observation deck of the Clock Tower.

▲ Hong Kong Clock Tower

The front of Clock Tower is a rectangular pool. Many people take a rest in this area. At night, people will sing here. Being blown by the sea breeze, listening to songs and music is very enjoyable.

▲ Hong Kong Clock Tower  

Address: 202 Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Traffic: Take MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui Station, walk to Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade ; or take a bus or taxi
Business Hours: Monday - Sunday, 10 am - 9 pm
Fare: HK$ 20

Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hong Kong Clock Tower
Address: 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Avenue of Stars

Avenue of Stars is situated at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. It is one of the famous tourist attractions of Hong Kong. It is also an important landmark of Hong Kong. On the two sides of the promenade, there are more than 100 handprints of artists from mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and their statues, attracting many fans to worship.

▲ Avenue of Stars

Address: 1 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Traffic: Take MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui Station, walk to Salisbury Rd; or take a bus or taxi
Business Hours: Open daily to public
Fare： Free

Hong Kong Cultural Centre 

Hong Kong Cultural Centre is situated at waterfront 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. It started to operate on November 8, 1989. It was designed by Architectural Services Department of the government, occupies a land of 5.2 acres, providing a floor area of 82231 square meters. It gathers numerous local and world outstanding art performances.
Inside Hong Kong Cultural Centre , there are art performances and exhibitions. You can enjoy the cultural art of Hong Kong.

▲ Hong Kong Cultural Centre 

Address：10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui

Hong Kong Museum of Art HKMOA

HKMOA is located inside Hong Kong Cultural Centre. It is one of the most welcome cultural venues and one of the biggest art galleries in Asia . There are many types of exhibitions in the art gallery, including modern art, photography and design etc., attracting many international famous artists and designers to come here to exhibit their works.

Established in 1962, HKMOA is the first public art gallery in Hong Kong and is now over 60 years of history with collections over 18,800 pieces. The art gallery was renovated and expanded in 2019.The exhibition spaces were greatly increased. Artwork, experience of visiting the exhibition, and indoor and Outdoor Environment are cleverly connected. Immersive experience can make you relaxingly feel art. Every floor of the gallery has floor-type full glass curtain wall corridor. While visitors appreciate the collections, they can enjoy the "art work", Victoria Harbour simultaneously.

▲ Hong Kong Museum of Art HKMOA

Address: 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Traffic: Take MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui Station, walk to Salisbury Rd; or take a bus or taxi
Business Hours: Tuesday to Sunday,  10 am - 9 pm
Fare： Free for most exhibitions, but some special exhibitions require a fee

Hong Kong Space Museum

Hong Kong Space Museum is located in 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, the neighbour of Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hong Kong Museum of Art and Hong Kong Clock Tower. It is one of the museums of Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

It was established on October, 1980 to promote knowledge of astronomy and space science. Design of egg shape exterior has already become a landmark of Hong Kong. Inside hosts the planetarium, universe exhibition hall and omnimax films.

The planetarium is at the top level of the egg dome and the most important part. It is one of the biggest planetariums in the world and the first IMAX Dome in the Eastern Hemisphere.

▲ Hong Kong Space Museum

Address: 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

The Peninsula Hotel

The Peninsula, established 90 years, is the leader of luxurious hotels. Until now, it continues to set top level of new standards. However, I could not see any Rolls-Royce guest limousines anymore. What a pity! The classic noble style was gone.

▲ The Peninsula Hotel

Address: Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade is located next to Harbour City. From there, you can overlook Victoria Harbour, enjoy beautiful sceneries and take photos.

▲ Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

Tim Ho Wan 添好運

Tim Ho Wan 添好運 is the famous Dim-Sum Specialists. It provides many tastes of dumplings, including Siu mai 燒賣, Har gow 鮮蝦餃 which taste fresh and delicious. It is a stop of enjoying cuisines in TST that cannot be missed. The owner Mr, Mak Gui Pui 麥桂培 was the dim-sum director of Lung King Heen 龍景軒. He established Tim Ho Wan in March, 2009. Less than 1 year, Michelin ranked it as 1 star restaurant. It is the cheapest "Michelin star restaurant" in the world. The sim-sums are steamed when order. The most popular are Crispy cha siu bao脆皮叉燒包、Lo bak go 蘿蔔糕及Lo mai gai糯米雞。

▲ Tim Ho Wan 添好運： 

Lo mai gai, Lo bak go, Crispy cha siu bao,  Har gow, Siu mai & Beef rice rolls

Address: Shop 1, Star Ferry Pier, Tsim Sha Tsui
business hours: 11 am - 10 pm daily
Price: HK$50- HK$100

I would fly to Singapore at 9 am tomorrow March 14. I did not have any appointment. So I went to Sogo in TST to buy Arena swimming briefs and goggles. However, it was closed down due to expiration of the lease. I just missed it.

I went to Harbour City Bazaar and learnt from there that the sole agent of Arena sales carried out promotion of the remaining stocks of Sogo TST. I went there and had a look. Finally, I bought a swimming brief and two goggles at big discounts.

Harbour City Bazaar
Address: 5/F, 7 Canton Road, Wharf T&T Centre，TST

Best Places To Shop In TST
There are many night markets and malls, such as Harbour City, K11 and Tsim Sha Tsui Centre to enjoy shopping.

Harbour City

Harbour City is a shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It occupies the lower levels of a series of office blocks and hotels, comprising several parts: Marco Polo Hotels, Ocean Terminal, Ocean Centre, the Gateway and the Pacific Club Kowloon. The complex is located along the west side of Canton Road, stretching from Star House and the Star Ferry Pier in the south to China Hong Kong City in the north.
Harbour City is the largest shopping center in Hong Kong. It is developed and owned by The Wharf (Holdings) Limited group. The mall covers an area of approximately 2 million square feet, including 70 restaurants, 1 large cinema, an art gallery, observation deck and about 450 retail stores. It provides fashions, cuisines, household and entertainment to choose from. While shopping, you can enjoy watching the beautiful sceneries of Victoria Harbour and experience different themes of exhibitions. It is a must for tourists and locals.

Address: Harbour City, 3-27 Canton Road, TST
Traffic: MTR TST station exit A, walk 5 minutes, take a public light bus or bus
Business Hours： Mon - Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

K11

K11, composed of K11 Art Mall and K11 MUSEA, is an art shopping mall, combining shopping, art and culture. It owns rich brand names and selective designers brand. It provides a range of art exhibitions and cultural activities. This mall's characteristic is its design, full of art and elements of environmental protection. It owns green house roof top garden, vertical garden and interior plants. It is a very eco-friendly mall. Besides, it has a food court and small specific stores. You can enjoy eating while shopping.

Address: 18 Hanoi Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Traffic: MTR TST station C1 exit, walk about 2 minutes
Business Hours： 10 am - 10 pm daily
Price: medium price range

K11 Art Mall

K11 Art Mall’s unique ‘Museum-Retail space’ integrates art throughout, and is home to a variety of art and cultural experiences, including creative workshops, mini concerts, film screenings, cultural dialogues with artists and exhibitions.

There is also a wide range of international and local brands and exclusive retail zones, such as K11 Design Store, hub for creative brands K11 Select, all-in-one beauty space K11 Beauty, and Hong Kong’s first-ever nature and lifestyle concept zone K11 Natural.

▲ K11 Art Mall

K11 Art Mall is a seven-storey shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong located in The Masterpiece, developed by New World Development and completed in December 2009. It is near Tsim Sha Tsui and East Tsim Sha Tsui stations.

Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, K11 Art Mall is a shopping complex with seven storeys of total 340,000 square feet floor area, and connecting to Hyatt Regency Hong Kong and The Masterpiece, contemporary-designed apartments. K11 has over 100,000 offices and 10,000 hotel rooms nearby, with Chungking Mansions, Hong Kong Museum of Arts, Hong Kong Cultural Centre and Hong Kong Museum of History as its neighbours. Uniqueness of this district is the fascinating blend of old and new, with K11 as the world’s first Art Mall combining the three essential elements Art ‧People ‧Nature, it becomes the core of multi-cultural dimension in Hong Kong.

K11 Art Mall
Address: 18 Hanoi Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Business Hours： 10 am - 10 pm daily

K11 MUSEA

▲ K11 MUSEA

Situated at the heart of Victoria Dockside and neighbouring the Avenue of Stars, K11 MUSEA aspires to enrich lives through the propagation of culture.

Explore themed tours, the first sustainability-themed Nature Discovery Park, and 250+ internationally renowned brands from fashion and beauty to lifestyle luxuries, including Asia’s largest MoMA Design Store and Fortnum & Mason’s first store outside the UK. This is a unique shopping experience with a cultural-retail concept.

K11 MUSEA
Address: 18 Hanoi Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Business Hours： 10 am - 10 pm daily

Mira Place

Complete with shopping malls, Grade A office space, a five-star hotel, and conveniently located in the Tsim Sha Tsui neighbourhood, Mira Place is the perfect place to shop, dine, work and refresh. With an area of about two million sq ft, and home to more than 150 upscale retail stores, 40 restaurants and cafes, including Michelin-starred and recommended eateries, Mira Place is ideal for both foodies and shopaholics.

Address: 118–130, 132 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

Traffic: MTR TST station exit A, walk about 5 minutes; take a public light bus or bus

Business Hours: 10 am - 10 pm

▲ Mira Place

Tsim Sha Tsui Centre

Tsim Sha Tsui Centre & Empire Centre are not only prime office buildings in Tsim Sha Tsui East, but also home to shopping hotspots and Alfresco Lane, which is lined with restaurants offering outdoor dining and spectacular views of Victoria Harbour. Diners can enjoy top-quality cuisines and a great variety of dining campaigns throughout the year. The festive lights and decorations in the area make Alfresco Lane extra popular among locals and visitors during Christmas and Lunar New Year.

Address：66–68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon
Traffic：MTR TST station exit E, walk about 2 minutes
Business Hours： Monday - Sunday 11 am - 10 pm

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Hong Kong Episode Part  7 Tai Koo, Quarry Bay

Dining, Sightseeing & Shopping

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