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The area
Neighborhood: Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui is one of the major tourist and shopping areas of Hong Kong. With a high concentration of hotels, retail shops and commercial offices – it’s a busy and bustling neighborhood that never sleeps. On the surface, Tsim Sha Tsui seems to only feature an abundant number of high-end retail stores selling designer brands and jewelry, owing to its popularity with high-budget shopping tours. However, it also contains a diverse range of attractions for the entire family. Whether taking a walk in Kowloon Park, exploring museums, going shopping or grabbing a bite to eat – Tsim Sha Tsui has something for everyone.
How to get there
- East Tsim Sha Tsui • 6 min walk
- Tsim Sha Tsui • 7 min walk
Best nearby
Restaurants
6,125 within 3 miles

Yan Toh Heen (Regent Hong Kong)
917
0.3 mi$$$$ • Chinese • Asian • Cantonese

Lobby Lounge (InterContinental Hong Kong)
644
0.2 mi$$$$ • Bar • International • Healthy

Giovanni Pina
79
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Italian • Cafe

The Verandah Restaurant
472
0.1 mi$$$$ • International • European • Hong Kong

Sky Lounge
363
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • International • Wine Bar

Gaddi's
306
0.2 mi$$$$ • French • European • Vegetarian Friendly

Oyster & Wine Bar
283
0.2 mi$$$$ • Seafood • European • Wine Bar

The Café
312
0.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Chinese • Cafe • International

Celestial Court Chinese Restaurant
250
0.2 mi$$$$ • Chinese • Asian • Cantonese

Siam Noodles
95
0.3 mi$ • Asian
Attractions
654 within 6 miles

Star Ferry
24,468
0.1 miFerries

Hong Kong Cultural Centre
185
284 ftTheaters • Art Museums

Hong Kong Tourism Board
673
0.1 miVisitor Centers

Hong Kong New Year Countdown
222
0.1 miCultural Events

1881 Heritage
472
0.1 miShopping Malls

Hong Kong Space Museum
371
0.1 miScience Museums

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
5,270
0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks

Hong Kong Museum of Art
305
0.1 miArt Museums

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival
100
0.1 miSporting Events

Star House
46
0.1 miShopping Malls
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom6,324 contributions
Feb 2021
Even if you only have a brief stopover in Hong Kong, seeing the city skyline from a good vantage point is one of the best things you can do. Tourist guides almost universally recommend catching the Peak Tram to the top of the Peak. From here, you have a panoramic, birds-eye view down over the city and harbour. This is a spectacular lookout point as long as the weather conditions are decent. If not, the view can be obscured by haze, fog and pollution and you may not see much at all.
Recently the waterfront promenades along both sides of the harbour have been upgraded and are now beautiful, open walkways. On the Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) side, you can walk from the Star Ferry, along the Avenue of the Stars and look directly across at the iconic buildings that define the city skyline. These include the Bank of China and HSBC buildings, Jardine House, the IFC towers and the Exhibition Centre.
In the evening, the TST Promenade is the best spot to watch the Symphony of Lights play out across these buildings.
Recently the waterfront promenades along both sides of the harbour have been upgraded and are now beautiful, open walkways. On the Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) side, you can walk from the Star Ferry, along the Avenue of the Stars and look directly across at the iconic buildings that define the city skyline. These include the Bank of China and HSBC buildings, Jardine House, the IFC towers and the Exhibition Centre.
In the evening, the TST Promenade is the best spot to watch the Symphony of Lights play out across these buildings.
Written September 18, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
BradJill
Hong Kong, China146,699 contributions
Apr 2020
The Hong Kong Skyline is regularly mentioned amongst the finest skylines in the world. Beautifully situated on the north of Hong Kong Island Island facing Victoria Harbour and the Kowloon Peninsula, this is a real highlight for visitors to the city and a source of pride for residents of Hong Kong.
You can enjoy the Skyline from Hong Kong Island, best viewed from atop Victoria Peak where you view downward, catching elevated views of both Hong Kong and Kowloon skylines as well as Victoria Harbour sandwiched in between. This makes for postcard pictures and memories of visits to HK.
However, it is from the southern point of the Kowloon Peninsula along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and Avenue of Stars where you see the immense scale and depth of the Hong Kong Skyline best. From this ground level vantage point, the string of skyscrapers with Victoria harbour in front of you and Victoria Peak behind the skyline, is excellent during the day and simply remarkable at night.
For best up close views of the skyline, consider taking the iconic Star Ferry crossing from Kowloon to Central district on Hong Kong Island. As you approach, the Hong Kong Skyline grows increasing large and looming. Views are less stable since you are on the water but up close vantage points can be rewarding.
For impressive elevated views from the Kowloon side, consider the Aqua Bar at One Peking Road. This is where you find views from the 30th floor, just gorgeous at night when the skyscrapers are lit up illuminating the entire seafront of the island. For even higher vantage point, try the Sky 100 Observation Deck at the IFC building. Cloud conditions often obscure views from this height and the entry fee is a bit steep but this is the highest view point, up in the clouds.
You can enjoy the Skyline from Hong Kong Island, best viewed from atop Victoria Peak where you view downward, catching elevated views of both Hong Kong and Kowloon skylines as well as Victoria Harbour sandwiched in between. This makes for postcard pictures and memories of visits to HK.
However, it is from the southern point of the Kowloon Peninsula along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and Avenue of Stars where you see the immense scale and depth of the Hong Kong Skyline best. From this ground level vantage point, the string of skyscrapers with Victoria harbour in front of you and Victoria Peak behind the skyline, is excellent during the day and simply remarkable at night.
For best up close views of the skyline, consider taking the iconic Star Ferry crossing from Kowloon to Central district on Hong Kong Island. As you approach, the Hong Kong Skyline grows increasing large and looming. Views are less stable since you are on the water but up close vantage points can be rewarding.
For impressive elevated views from the Kowloon side, consider the Aqua Bar at One Peking Road. This is where you find views from the 30th floor, just gorgeous at night when the skyscrapers are lit up illuminating the entire seafront of the island. For even higher vantage point, try the Sky 100 Observation Deck at the IFC building. Cloud conditions often obscure views from this height and the entry fee is a bit steep but this is the highest view point, up in the clouds.
Written April 23, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Vladislav Samuchev
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,139 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
I was there in February 2020, that place was empty, because coronavirus 😂
Show begin at 8pm, free entrance 😸
10 minutes amazing lights animations on the skyscrapers and buildings. Same like Songs Fountains in Dubai. I come back again in the next day ) Listen and enjoy it's moment's!
Show begin at 8pm, free entrance 😸
10 minutes amazing lights animations on the skyscrapers and buildings. Same like Songs Fountains in Dubai. I come back again in the next day ) Listen and enjoy it's moment's!
Written February 19, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Fr. Bruce
Nyack, NY38 contributions
Sep 2019
Stop and smell the roses in terms of Hong Kong skyscrapers means taking time to see the city skyline - and the evening laser light shows.Enjoy, Fr. Bruce+
Written February 25, 2020
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MountaineerLu
Falling Waters, WV1,462 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Hong Kong has an outstanding natural setting any way you look at it. It has an expansive harbor and all parts of the city are surrounded by mountains. There is little flat space in which to build so everything was built vertically and the mountains and bodies of water afford outstanding views no matter from which angle one looks from. That is a part of visiting Hong Kong I never get tired of.
Written July 1, 2020
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srimanone
El Pescadero, Mexico916 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
The Hong Kong skyline is one of the better things to do in this city. Massive amounts of buildings surround the harbor and plenty of lights going off. Sure there is a light show at 8 pm but I saw it from the top floor of my cruise ship as we passed by. Otherwise, I would have not gone to see it. Very busy place.
Written January 5, 2020
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Zimminaroundtheworld
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan1,748 contributions
Jan 2020
I hiked Lion Rock and Victoria Peak and you get great views of the city from both locations. You obviously see the skyline at almost any point in Hong Kong, it is just massive. The waterfront area has great views as well, but I would say the best views are from Victoria Peak. At 8 p.m. daily, they do a light show that expands most buildings looking across the bay. I found it to be a bit disappointing, it was cool but did not give me that wow factor. Hong Kong is just a massive city with an incredible skyline.
Written January 30, 2020
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laura
Sydney, Australia139 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
One of the best in the world. Not much else to say but you must see it in person to really appreciate and fall in love with this city. will always love hong kong, the skyscrapers & the harbour, i recommend finding somewhere such as victoria peak, to get a good view from above !!
Written February 24, 2020
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taqqie
Utrecht, The Netherlands3,454 contributions
Dec 2019
You can't afford not admiring the skyline on a HK visit. It's amazing and iconic, both during daytime as well as at night (with the cheesy lightshow and music). Best seen from Tsim Sha Shui in my opinion.
Written July 16, 2020
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Giovanni Lorenz Maglalang
Baguio, Philippines6 contributions
Oct 2019
This view is best seen from the Peak. Ride the Peak Tram up to this high vantage point where you can rent out binoculars and built-in telescopes. The Peak also has attractions and restaurants, and the ride up and down can eat up a lot of time, so do plan your day.
Written July 26, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
karon123
southampton23 contributions
What is he situation for toutirsts currently in Hong Kong. Is it safe? Can tourists get around safely and explore the city or would you advise agaist travelling and staying in Hong Kong whilst the protest are happening? Have booked 5 nights in October and considering cancelling due to the protests happening. Dont want to spend 5 nights in the hotel unable to get around the city due to the protests and constant tear gas being sprayed etc.. . advise please from any tourists currently in Hong Kong.
wendy w
Bowral, Australia89 contributions
My husband & I just returned from 7 nights on Hong Kong Island & we experienced no protesting problems. We stayed at Harbour Grand HK & only went over to the Kowloon area one night and didn’t like it. Too busy for us,ppl hassling you to buy fake watches etc,so we stayed mainly on HK Island.
We took the MTR and a few buses for getting around.Buy an Octopus Card & any $ still on it at the end of your holiday is refunded.
We took the Tram up to Victoria Peak - great views,plan to be there over lunch as quite a few restaurants and some shops.
We took a ferry over to Macau. ( Took 1 hr & make sure you get the one that goes to the Taipa Macau wharf,then 5 mins in taxi to Hyatt, where the show is,see below) This area is like a mini Vegas.
If you go over, you must see The House of Dancing Water Show - it will blow you away.Its on at 5pm & 8pm & goes for about 80mins.Only place in the world it’s shown.
We took a ferry out to Lamma Island,little fishing Village.Had some great Seafood at Sandy’s
We took a bus down south to Stanley - Stanley Markets and some cute restaurants again with good seafood.
The ferry’s leave from HK Island
We flew out late Sunday night and had no probs getting to the airport by taxi. 45 minutes.
But later that evening the protesters did set fire etc to the MTR Central station entrance on HK Island.
We were considering cancelling our holiday,but felt because we were down on HK Island there was less risk of protesting.
We really enjoyed our week. I hope if you do go you have an enjoyable time with no problems
dingvelvet
sitiawan1 contribution
Hi.. I'm going on this September with my daughter which is six years old and my sister. Any place which is convenient to stay and should we take three days of double deck bus tour? I have three nights in Hong Kong before I move into Disneyland hotel.
JenniferAR131
Brisbane, Australia156 contributions
Three days should give you a fair amount of time to see the sights but 3 days on a Hop On Hop Off might be too limited. The metro is a great way to get around and very economical. We stayed at the Kowloon Hotel and there were a lot of families staying there so must be ok for them. It’s easy walk from there to the waterfront and has entry to metro subways from the lobby and also right outside the hotel. I suggest going to the tourist board store at the Star Ferry complex at the harbour front for some good ideas on suitable things to see and do, they are very helpful.
AntoninaRom
Moscow, Russia14 contributions
Здравствуйте! Подскажите, а кто-нибудь смотрел это лазерное шоу с парома Star Ferry, плавают ли они в это время? Билет стоит также или дороже? Надо ли заказывать билеты заранее или нет такого ажиотажа и можно купить непосредственно перед шоу?
Vladimir Vinogradov
Moscow, Russia876 contributions
Смотреть с парома можно, но это будет не очень удобно. Дело в том, что паромы курсируют с одного берега на другой в обычном режиме, они не меняют маршрут, чтобы привезти пассажиров к более выгодной точке обзора. Это всего лишь средство передвижения, а не аттракцион для туристов. А видно с парома прямо скажем - не очень :)
так что лучше посмотреть это со стационарной точки:)
amirk973
City of Industry, CA453 contributions
Hello everyone.
I have a general question. I have 7 days between seoul and Hong Kong. how many days is good for each. also what area and which hotel is good in Hong kong? for me the most important thing is to be in center of all actions and don't have to travel a lot in a short time I have. This is my first time there and any input really help.
Thanks a million
Mazmannan
Basingstoke, UK9,201 contributions
I think 3 days in each place is good.
In Seoul - try and get a hotel near the Myeongdong area. I stayed at Hotel Venue G. It was within 30 min walking distance to most of the interesting places like Insadol, the Palaces, the temples, Tapgol park, the shopping areas, Money museum etc. The metro stations were within 5 min walking distance.
For Hong Kong, I preferred Hong Kong Island over Kowloon. I stayed in Harbour Grand hotel in North Point. It was a pricey hotel as I was with my family. I am sure you can obtain a more economically priced hotel in the Causeway Bay area. This is a lively place with lots of eating places, bars and shops.
Give yourself one day to visit Kowloon. The star ferry runs frequent services between Hong Kong and Kowloon. In Kowloon you will find Kowloon Park, Nathan and Chatham Roads, the avenue of stars, promenade (to watch the light show), Jade market, many shops and eating places, museums.
Spend another day going to Macau on the early morning Turbojet ferry and returning in the evening. Best to book tickets in advance and online - so that you get cheap tickets. Otherwise, you will pay for more expensive tickets if you go to the ferry terminal to buy tickets as the cheap ones are all sold out.
Spend another day in Lantau Island. Take the yellow metro line to Tung Chung. From here take the cable car to Ngong Ping Village to see the Buddha and the monastery. From here take a bus to Tai O fishing village - and return to Tung Chung by bus.
If you need any other information, let me know.
gamberoro
Rome, Italy458 contributions
Il famoso skyline con lo spettacolo delle luci si vede dal porto dell’isola di hong kong guardando verso kowloon oppure da kowloon guardando verso l’isola?
Chiara R
Acquedolci, Italy75 contributions
Il mio albergo si trovava a kowloon , quartiere tsimshatsui e si vedeva perfettamente
Amritf
Bengaluru, India11 contributions
Hi All, I'm planning for a trip to Hong Kong with Family including kids. My questions is as follows:
a. How many days shall we plan?
b. Shall we include Macau as well, is it worth visiting with kids?
c. Shall we stay inside Disneyland or outside in a hotel and visit disney land?
d. How shall we plan our days?
Any suggested itinerary would be really helpful and appreciated
Regards
Amrit
MrsTsih
Hong Kong, China296 contributions
a. 4 days 3 nights should be plenty .
b. Add One more day if you go to Macau. If you do go, catch the “Dancing Water” show which will impress kids & adults. I’m not a big fan of Macau. But, some might like the Portuguese restaurants , glittery buildings Las Vegas style including one that’s a replica of Eiffel Tower.
c. If your kids are fairly into Disney stuff then it might be fun for them to stay one of the nights in one of the Disney hotels. Various Disney characters move around in the Hotel restaurants which is nice for kids. Downside : some price premium .
d. Use the recommendations on Trip Advsior eg visit the Peak, Victoria Harbour, Ocean Park... Stanley .
jmssa
Cardiff, UK36 contributions
Alguien me podría decir un buen sitio para ver el skyline de noche? Tengo una escala larguilla en HK y me gustaría acercarme a verlo, pero tampoco tengo demasiado tiempo así que una buena conexión con el aeropuerto sería clave!
Muchas gracias!!
Swisslady84
St. Gallen, Switzerland260 contributions
Hi
Take the MTR to TST (Tsim Sha Tsui) and go to the Star Ferry Pier. You will find a terrace with a perfect view over to Hong Kong Island and its beautiful skyline :-)
Have a nice stay and enjoy the view!
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- Hotels near Hong Kong Skyline:
- (0.13 mi) The Salisbury - YMCA of Hong Kong
- (0.15 mi) The Peninsula Hong Kong
- (0.21 mi) InterContinental Hong Kong, an IHG Hotel
- (0.25 mi) K11 Artus
- (0.23 mi) The Langham, Hong Kong
- Restaurants near Hong Kong Skyline:
- (0.01 mi) Aqua Luna
- (0.11 mi) Peking Garden (Tsim Sha Tsui)
- (0.06 mi) Deli and Wine (HKCC)
- (0.12 mi) YMCA Hongkong The Mall Cafe
- (0.11 mi) Jade Garden (Tsim Sha Tsui)