Tsim Sha TsuiTsim Sha Tsui, also known as TST, is on the southern tip of Kowloon, right down to the waterfront with a great view of Central on the opposite shore across Victoria Harbour. This makes it the perfect spot for seeing the famous skyline, especially at night when you can enjoy the light show. You can also see Hong Kong from the water by taking the Star Ferry across the harbour to or from Central. This whole area is great for finding good places to stay, great shopping, and really nice clusters of restaurants. Tsim Sha Tsui is also home to some of the biggest Hong Kong museums. You can get here conveniently by means of MTR or the many buses that travel up and down Nathan Road. A Symphony of LightsMake sure that you don't miss the famous light show! Every night with good weather at 8pm forty-four of the most prominent buildings on both shores light up in a unique and colourful display. The show is set to music and on special occasions you might even get some fireworks thrown in for good measure.
You can see it from many places with a view over the harbour, but the best spot is the viewing podium west of the Avenue of Stars. Try to get there a bit early though, because it might be a little crowded. Avenue of Stars
The Avenue of Stars waterfront promenade was inspired by the Hollywood Walk of Fame and honours celebrities from the local film industry. If you're not familiar with Hong Kong cinema you may not have heard of too many of them, but maybe you are familiar with names like Bruce Lee, who has gotten his very own statue, or Jackie Chan. Nathan RoadStretching out north from the waterfront is one of the most famous streets in the city, Nathan Road. Formerly known as the Golden Mile, it is lined by hotels and shopping malls and continues up through Mong Kok. As you walk through Tsim Sha Tsui you will see another side of Hong Kong's diverse population, as there are a lot of people from India and other parts of South Asia in this area.
Although it was intended to be residential, large parts of it have been converted into small independent guesthouses with two-thousand rooms in total. These are some of the cheapest (and most modest) accomodations you can find in such a central location and a popular option for backpackers. Close to the Chungking Mansions is the biggest mosque in the city, at the entrance to one of the largest parks, Kowloon Park. Nathan Road is also a hotspot for getting tailor-made clothes. It's impossible to miss the many tailors eagerly offering their services. If you're staying for a few days you can get a good suit made for a very fair price. Return from Tsim Sha Tsui to Destination Hong Kong travel guide
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This is especially true of the Chungking Mansions, where you'll find foreigners from many countries. The building complex holds a large number of small shops and restaurants, particularly selling curries and other food from India, Nepal and Pakistan.