The Avenue of Stars, modelled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, is located along the Vicoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui. At night this is a popular viewing place for the Symphony of Lights. The avenue was open to the public on 28 April 2004 with an opening ceremony held the previous day. You can see the hand prints and autograph of celebrities of the Hong Kong film indusry as well as the sculpture of them. The people of Hong Kong honor them and recall the memories.
A Symphony of Lights is a synchronised building exterior decorative lights and laser multimedia display, featuring 44 buildings on the both sides of the Victoria Harbour of Hong Kong. The show is organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and displayed every night with good weather at 8pm. The perfect harmony of music, decoration lights, laser displays and fire works lasts for about 14 minutes. The best location for watching the show is the “Avenue of Stars” on the waterfront promenade. The show consists of five major themes, delivering audience the energy, spirit and diversity of Hong Kong : Awakening, Energy, Heritage, Partnership and Celebration
Hong Kong DIsneyland is the first theme park and is located on reclaimed land in Penn’y Bay, Lantau Island. The first day of commercial operation on 12 September 2005. Disney truly rejected the problem of cultural backlash. They attempted to incorporate the Chinese culture, customs and tradtion with those of Westerns. Their efforts could be found at everywhere of this park. You can see the Mickey wearing traditional Chinese dress clothing at the front door.
The park consists of six themed areas: Main Street, U.S.A, Fantasyland, Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Grizzly Gulch and Toy Story Land. Each section contains several facilities with a great realization.
The venerable Peak Tram is, as most passengers agree, the only way to truly experience the beauty of Hong Kong’s natural wonders. Tens of millions of people from every corner of the globe have taken the ride, which affords a uniquely spectacular perspective of the city.
Located also at the Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus is The Peak Tram Historical Gallery. Open in September, 2007, The Peak Tram Historical Gallery is like a time tunnel with more than 200 memorabilia exhibited. Divided into 15 theme sections, it will take you back to Hong Kong in the 19th and 21st century. The first day of commercial operation on May 30th, 1888, attracted 600 passengers.
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