Trip Young & Dangerous (HK, Macau & Shenzhen) : Last Day - Avenue All Star

It was our last day in Hong Kong. So sad as finally we almost reaching the end of our trip. Nevertheless, since our flight back was at 8.50pm, we still got some time to explore area nearby. As planned, we spared this remaining time to visit the Victoria Harbour waterfront or to be exact The Avenue of Stars.


i) Avenue All Star, TST.

The Avenue of Stars is a 400-metre long bridge section of waterside promenade along the northern side of Victoria Harbour. It modelled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to honour celebrities of the Hong Kong film Industry and located along the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.


Getting there

MTR - East TST MTR Station, Exit J, near Inter Continental Hotel is about 3 minutes walk from the avenue. TST MTR Station, which is linked by pedestrian subway to East TST MTR Station and has common exits is also within walking distance.

STAR FERRY – TST Star Ferry Pier is about 10 minutes walk from the avenue by following the promenade past the clock tower and along the harbourside in front of Hong Kong Cultural Centre and Museum of Art.

BUS – Star Ferry Bus Terminus is located at Star Ferry Pier and is the terminus for KMB services 1, 1A, 2, 5, 5A, 5C, 6, 6A, 7, 8 and 9. Routes A21, 8A, 13X, 26, 28, 35A, 41A, 81C, 87D, 98D, 110, 203, 208, 215X, 219X and 224X all stop on Salisbury Road, outside New World Centre, about 5 minutes walk from the Avenue


From our hostel, we went out around 9am and walked straight to the Harbour. Entering from Salisbury Garden, a 4.5-metre-tall replica of the statuette given to winners at the Hong Kong Film Awards greets visitors.

Replica of the Hong Kong Film Awards statuette.

Lots of fascinating shows available here at the Avenue of Stars.


The promenade commands a stunning panoramic view across Victoria Harbour. At night it is a popular viewing place for the Symphony of Lights display which takes place nightly at 8pm.

Hong Kong iconic junk boat.

Among the iconic buildings U can see onthis photo are The Bank of China, The Peak, Jardine House, Two IFC and Central Plaza.

Background - Hong Kong Island.

Nor and me.

Wan Chai Pier. HKCEC building where we visited on our first day here.

Intercontinental Hotel located nearby the promenade.


The Avenue is based on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame and celebrates stars of the Hong Kong film industry.
Along the 440-metre promenade, the story of Hong Kong's one hundred years of cinematic history is told through inscriptions printed on nine red pillars.

History of HK Film Industry.

The avenue has panoramic views across the harbour to Hong Kong Island and makes for a pleasant stroll at any time of day.

Either locals or tourists, all enjoying the stroll along the Avenue area.

There are benches provided along the Avenue for you to sit and just enjoy the view.

The Avenue also is a perfect place for exhibition or promote any campaign where during our visit, the United Buddy Bear were displayed here to promote living together in peace and harmony.

Took photo with the bears.


Continued our walk, set into the promenade are plaques honouring the celebrities. Some plaques contain hand prints and autographs of the stars set in cement and autograph, but most of the plaques only contain celebrities names as they are now deceased.

The number of plaques has grown from 73, when the avenue first opened, to a current total of 101. Some of the stars more familiar to audiences outside Hong Kong include Michelle Yeoh, Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Chow Yun-fat and Maggie Cheung.

Bruce Lee, comedian actor Raymond Chow, and mom's favourite Bridgete Lin Ching Hsia

Chow Yuen Fatt, the handsome Aaron Kwok and Malaysian born actress, Michelle Yeoh. Comparing my hand size with them. Aduh gedabaknya tangan saya!!

A Listers, Jet Lee and Jackie Chan, the talented actress Maggie Cheung, my ex Andy Lau and the late Anita Mui and Leslie Cheung.

Barisan artis yg meminati ku : Nicholas Tse (actor become Chef just to impress me) , Stephen Chow (sorry, U gila sgt... I x bole handle), Leon Lai (1 of my heavenly king and of course king of my heart), balance2 ni semua spart parts jer...Simon Yam, Louis Koo and Tony Leung.

The statue of Bruce Lee with his signature martial art pose.

Sitting on the director's chair. Ok, ready to take.. action... cut!!

You cannot claim to be Canto-pop fans if you didn't know who was Anita Mui. She was one of Hong Kong's icon expecially in the late 80's and early 90's.

Last view of HK island. Till we meet again in my next visit... perhaps??

Active construction happening around the Avenue All Star.

So we spent about 2 hours here then started to walk back to the next destination.

Read on next post.


Trip to HK, Macau and Shenzhen Fast Link Here
Preparation
Day 0 – Departure to Hong Kong and First Night at Chungking Mansion
Day 1 – Star Ferry Ride from Kowloon to HK Island
Day 1 – HKCEC and Golden Bauhinia Square
Day 1 – Repulse Bay and Stanley Village
Day 1 – Lunch at Islamic Muslim Centre, Ammar Mosque and Tram Ride
Day 1 – The Mid Level Escalator
Day 1 – The Peak Tram and Night at Victoria Peak (Sky Terrace 428)
Day 1 – End of Day 1

MACAU Day Trip
Day 2 – Journey to Macau by TurboJET Ferry
Day 2 – The Venetian, Macao
Day 2 – City Of Dreams and Hard Rock Hotel
Day 2 – The Galaxy Macau
Day 2 – Grand Lisboa and Senado Square
Day 2 – The Ruins of St. Paul’s
Day 2 – Macau back to Hong Kong

Shenzhen Day Trip
Day 3 – Starting Journey to Shenzhen, China from Hong Kong
Day 3 – Window of The World
Day 3 – Shopping at Shenzhen and back to Hong Kong

Hong Kong Trip Continues
Day 4 – Ngong Ping 360, Lantau Island
Day 4 – Aberdeen Floating Village and Jumbo Kingdom
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 1
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 2
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 3
Day 5 – Shopping at Ladies Market, Mongkok
Last Day – HK Museums, 1881 Heritage and Back to Malaysia
Total Expenses