If you are looking for the perfect destination to experience the best of Hong Kong, you can’t go wrong with dynamic Tsim Sha Tsui in the heart of Kowloon. “TST”, as the locals fondly refer to it, provides plenty to enjoy from sunrise to sunset and beyond.

Night view of Hong Kong from Tsim Sha Tsui
Night view of Hong Kong from Tsim Sha Tsui | Image via Wikimedia Commons

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
A great place to start or end your day, the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade overlooks Victoria Harbour and is perfect for a leisurely stroll. Look to stay at nearby properties like Park Hotel Hong Kong so you can access this site both in the day and at night to enjoy different perspectives of the skyline. You can also visit the Avenue of Stars, while the promenade additionally provides an ideal vantage point to witness “A Symphony of Lights” across the harbour at 8:00 p.m. daily.

Star Ferry Hong Kong
Those based at Tsim Sha Tsui hotels, like the one mentioned above, can also easily take a ride on the iconic Star Ferry, which has been journeying across Victoria Harbour for more than a century. It’s a captivating way to travel from Kowloon to Wan Chai or Central, and the views of the skyline from the deck are spellbinding. You can even join a special tour aboard its “Shining Star” double-decker ferry to see “A Symphony of Lights” from the water.

Key Local Attractions
You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do in Tsim Sha Tsui. Kids are definitely going to be awe-struck by the interactive exhibits of the Hong Kong Science Museum. Meanwhile, planetary adventures await at the Hong Kong Space Museum, complete with a cutting-edge dome screen that takes you to galaxies far away. Of course, you also get the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, which is very Insta-worthy, especially at night.

Harbour City
As shopaholics will tell you, there’s never a bad time to shop, and at Harbour City, retail therapy abounds from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. each day! Set amidst idyllic views of Victoria Harbour, this massive mall has more than 450 shops covering a range of items, including designer brands, which will please fashionistas. Of course, there are also lots of dining options and even an art gallery. Pro tip: Head up to its Ocean Terminal Deck to catch a stunning sunset, too.