If you read my last blog entry on The Peak, you'll remember I said that there are two places to go in Hong Kong for you to catch a glimpse of the stunning view of Hong Kong island rated as the world's best skyline. Well, the second place to be is at the Avenue of Stars.
Many years ago while I was here, Avenue of Stars has not been created yet. So this place is called TST or Kowloon or even Victoria Harbour. In 2003, HKD40million was spent to create the Avenue of Stars here at what they now called TST Promenade. TST Promenade actually is the most strategic place to view the entire Hong Kong island from the mainland.
Avenue of Stars is created to pay tribute to the Hong Kong film industry which we all know is one of Asia most strong film industry. Films and tv series which are created in Hong Kong are view by Chinese all over the world. So, it is a very big industry and the stars are considered regional stars all over Asia and in fact to all Chinese community around the world. 
Let's face it, stars like Jackie Chan, Jet Li or Michelle Yeoh are known all over the world! So, here we get to see their hand prints all over the the promenade. 
So I gotta take the most cliche pose. This is Jackie Chan's hand print and boy is his palm huge!
And this guy ... hmmm, OK I think he's not really a HK star but still a Chinese nonetheless. Mr Bruce Lee, the small tiny Chinese guy who can beat 6 feet tall opponents. He's now immortal in Avenue of Stars.
Look at the crowd surrounding the bronze statue! I think besides being a kung fu action star, he's like a chinese hero of all time.
Now, Avenue of Stars actually encourages hopeful artists to perform here so that people can see how talented they are and maybe a recording studio executive might just be around to scout for fresh faces.
Oh yeah, back to the reason why I'm here. It is to view the best skyline in the world. This is one of the view I managed to captured in the afternoon. 
Again, I think the better view is at night. So hang around here and wait for the sun to set and you'll get to see this. 
Happened to have the famous Chinese yacht passed by. When you see this yacht fronting the buildings, you'll know you're in Hong Kong. 
Now, on a nightly basis at 8pm, try to get a spot and wait for the 'Symphony of LIghts' show. About 20 of the most strategically located buildings took part in this light and sound show. OK, its' nothing really great but it does show you the best skyline in the world.
The view of Hong Kong island is very wide so I can't capture everything in one shot. So here is my amateur attempt at combining 3 different photos to show the panoramic view of Hong Kong during the light show from TST. Absolutely breathtaking! Definitely one of the most beautiful city skyline in the world.Location : Hong Kong
