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From the Star Ferry to Temple Street: Hong Kong highlights

This walk links the two shores of Victoria Harbour. It starts at the Star Ferry pier in Central, crosses the water on one of the world's most beautiful rides and carries on along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront: the clock tower of the old station, the Avenue of Stars and The Peninsula hotel. Then it heads up Nathan Road to Yau Ma Tei, where Temple Street and its Tin Hau Temple come alive as evening falls. Best done in the afternoon, staying on for dinner.

  • 6 stops
  • 3.9 km
  • 2 h 30 min
  • Free
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A green and white Star Ferry crossing Victoria Harbour with the island's skyscrapers behind

The route

Stop by stop

  1. 1 Star Ferry, Central PierA ferry founded in 1888 whose boats are named after stars, thanks to a Tennyson poem.
  2. 2 Tsim Sha Tsui Clock TowerAll that remains of the terminus of the railway to Canton, with the scars of war on its walls.
  3. 3 Avenue of StarsA waterfront promenade dedicated to Hong Kong cinema, with Bruce Lee on guard and the best view of the island.
  4. 4 The Peninsula HotelThe grand 1928 hotel where, at Christmas 1941, the British governor surrendered to the Japanese army.
  5. 5 Temple StreetKowloon's most famous night market, «Men's Street», with its entrance arch and its claypot rice.
  6. 6 Tin Hau Temple, Yau Ma TeiThe temple of the sea goddess that gave Temple Street its name, surrounded by banyans and fortune-tellers.

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What you’ll discover

From the Star Ferry to Temple Street: Hong Kong highlights

Crossing the harbour

A few minutes aboard the Star Ferry, with the island skyline on one side and Kowloon on the other.

The waterfront

A clock tower that outlived its station, tributes to Hong Kong cinema and the best views of the island.

Kowloon by night

The Temple Street night market, the fortune-tellers beside the temple and claypot rice for dinner.

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HistoryFrom the 1841 flag to the 1997 handover Mysteries & legendsGhosts, oaths and feng shui at dusk

Itineraries

How many days do you have in Hong Kong?

We’ve planned it day by day for you: which routes to walk and in what order, what else to see and where to eat.

1

Hong Kong in 1 day

All three routes in one full day: the highlights, the history and the legends at dusk.

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Hong Kong in 2 days

A gentler pace: the three routes over two days, plus extra sights and where to eat.

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Hong Kong in 3 days

The city in depth: one route a day, extra museums and neighbourhoods, and a day for good food.

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