Spots in Kowloon Peninsula

The Peninsula
Affectionately known as "The Pen", this historic hotel, with its famous gilded, columned lobby, first received

guests in 1928. It is the ideal spot for afternoon tea with cakes and cucumber sandwiches.

The Avenue of Stars

Discover what makes Hong Kong the Hollywood of the East at this tribute to the professionals who have

contributed to the territory's hundred-year history of filmmaking. The Avenue of Stars features commemorative

plaques, handprints of movie celebrities, descriptive milestones, kiosks with movie memorabilia, a towering Hong

Kong Film Awards statuette, and a life-size statue of the legendary kung-fu action star, Bruce Lee. The location on

the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade offers incredible panoramic views of the famed Victoria Harbour and the

memorable Hong Kong skyline. It is also a good place to watch the spectacular A Symphony of Lights, a nightly

multimedia show with added pyrotechnics on special occasions.

Lei Yue Mun Seafood Bazaar

Located on the Kowloon side of the narrow eastern entrance to Hong Kong Harbour, the small fishing village at Lei

Yue Mun first came into prominence in the 1960s, when it became fashionable to go there for its seafood. At that

time, most diners would select their own live seafood from the fish market, and then take it to a restaurant for

cooking. Many still do, but with many more restaurants now in business, you can make your selection closer to

your table.

Clock Tower
The old Clock Tower near the Star Ferry concourse in Tsim Sha Tsui is a declared monument and a landmark from

the Age of Steam, when it formed part of the Kowloon - Canton Railway terminus. Erected in 1915, the distinctive

44-metre red brick and granite tower is a graceful reminder of those Colonial times. But over many pre-war years

it had far greater significance for innumerable Chinese migrants for whom the former terminus was the conduit

to new lives either in Hong Kong or by ship to distant destinations overseas.

Today, the site of the historic railway station is occupied by the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, its curving roof and

futuristic features creating an unusual background to the Clock Tower.

Hong Kong Cultural Centre

The Hong Kong Cultural Centre, completed in 1989, is located on the waterfront of Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha

Tsui and is one of the prime entertainment venues in Hong Kong. It is the ideal venue for a variety of activities

such as world-class concerts, operas, dance, drama, theatre and musical productions, film screenings,

conventions, conferences and exhibitions.

Hong Kong Museum of Art

The Hong Kong Museum of Art features more than 14,000 art objects including calligraphy, antique Chinese

treasures, paintings of historical significance and works by local artists.

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Golden Bauhinia Square
The Expo Promenade (also known as Golden Bauhinia Square) outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition

Centre on the Wan Chai waterfront marks the most significant occasion in Hong Kong's history - the return of the

former British colony to the People's Republic of China (PRC), and the establishment of the Special Administrative

Region of Hong Kong (HKSAR).

The handover took place in the convention centre with President Jiang Zemin and other PRC dignitaries

representing China, and Prince Charles present to witness the relinquishment of what had often been described

as "the richest jewel in the British Crown".

The main ceremonies took place on the night of 30 June 1997. The Hong Kong SAR came into being on 1 July

under its Chief Executive, Shanghai-born former shipping magnate, Tung Chee-Hwa.

The "Forever Blooming Bauhinia" Sculpture (Golden Bauhinia) is a gift from the people of the PRC to mark the

widespread joy of the Chinese at the return of the territory to the Motherland after more than 150 years. Other

gifts to commemorate the historic occasion were sent by each of China's provinces, autonomous regions and

other territories. Near the Golden Bauhinia stands the Reunification Monument bearing inscriptions of President

Jiang Zemin's calligraphy.

One & Two ifc (International Finance Centre)

One ifc was completed in 1998 and comprises 784,000 sq ft set over 39 floors. By attracting such internationally

renowned financial institutions, One ifc has already set a benchmark for the continuing success of International

Finance Centre as a business destination. 5,000 people are currently accommodated within One ifc.

World-renowned architect Cesar Pelli was selected to design Two ifc after winning an international design

competition. In the tradition of true skyscrapers, the design of Two ifc is simple, strong and memorable. A great

obelisk in the scale of the city and the harbour, it culminates in a sculptural crown that celebrates the height of

the tower reaching to the sky. The top of Two ifc was designed as a welcoming gesture to the city, and when lit at

night it is a shimmering beacon by Victoria Harbour.

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) opened in November 1988, after which Hong Kong's

exhibition industry experienced a period of rapid growth enabling Hong Kong to establish its position as Asia's

trade fair capital and a premier international convention and meeting location.

The HKCEC presently totals 221,968 sq m (2.39 million sq ft) with over 70,000 sq m (757,758 sq ft) of rentable

function space. With the growing demand of exhibition space from HKCEC's current clients and potential new

clients, HKCEC's second expansion began in July 2006. Upon the completion in 2009, the expansion will add

19,400 sq m to the HKCEC bringing total exhibition space to nearly 83,000 sq m and total rentable function space

close to 90,000 sq m.