Avenue of Stars

In front of you is Hong Kong's most famous view: across the harbour, the island's skyscrapers rise in tiers up the slopes of Victoria Peak. Pick out the International Finance Centre, the tallest tower on the waterfront, and the crossed braces of the Bank of China.

1A tribute to cinema

The Avenue of Stars opened in 2004, inspired by the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It recalls that for decades Hong Kong was one of the world's great film factories: martial arts, comedies, cop thrillers and melodramas exported all over Asia. After a refurbishment it reopened in January 2019.

At the entrance you're welcomed by a giant 4.5-metre replica of the Hong Kong Film Awards statuette. Along the promenade are plaques bearing the names and handprints of actors and directors.

2Bruce Lee

The 2.5-metre bronze statue of Bruce Lee was put up in 2005. Born in San Francisco in 1940 and raised in Hong Kong, Lee turned kung fu into a global phenomenon before dying in 1973 at just 32. In 2014 a statue of the singer and actress Anita Mui was added.

At dusk, the buildings across the water light up and the harbour fills with reflections.

3What to look for

• The statue of Bruce Lee, in his fighting stance.
• The plaques with handprints of the stars.
• The island skyline: look for HSBC and the Bank of China.