<strong>Avenue of Stars reopens: </strong>After three years of renovation, Hong Kong's Avenue of Stars, a 457-meter-long promenade in Tsim Sha Tsui, is reopening.
Avenue of Stars reopens: After three years of renovation, Hong Kong's Avenue of Stars, a 457-meter-long promenade in Tsim Sha Tsui, is reopening.
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<strong>First Hong Kong project by James Corner: </strong>The revitalization project was led by architect James Corner (the mastermind behind New York's High Line and Seattle's Central Waterfront) and local team New World Development.
First Hong Kong project by James Corner: The revitalization project was led by architect James Corner (the mastermind behind New York's High Line and Seattle's Central Waterfront) and local team New World Development.
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<strong>Top attraction: </strong>Boasting a postcard-picture view of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, the avenue was one of the most visited attractions in Hong Kong before it was closed for an upgrade in 2015.
Top attraction: Boasting a postcard-picture view of Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, the avenue was one of the most visited attractions in Hong Kong before it was closed for an upgrade in 2015.
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<strong>The next cultural destination: </strong>"The Avenue of Stars is part of an ambitious revitalization project, through which we are transforming this heritage site into a world-class waterfront, and a cultural destination for the Hong Kong people and the world," says Adrian Cheng (left), executive vice chairman of New World Development.
The next cultural destination: "The Avenue of Stars is part of an ambitious revitalization project, through which we are transforming this heritage site into a world-class waterfront, and a cultural destination for the Hong Kong people and the world," says Adrian Cheng (left), executive vice chairman of New World Development.
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<strong>A $2.6-billion redevelopment project: </strong>Together with its adjacent Salisbury Garden and the old New World Centre, the Avenue of Stars is part of a US$2.6 billion, three-million-square-foot redevelopment project called Victoria Dockside.
A $2.6-billion redevelopment project: Together with its adjacent Salisbury Garden and the old New World Centre, the Avenue of Stars is part of a US$2.6 billion, three-million-square-foot redevelopment project called Victoria Dockside.
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<strong>Cinema-themed walkway: </strong>First opened in 1982, the promenade was rebranded as the Avenue of Stars in 2004 in honor of its cinematic theme. This is a replica of the Hong Kong Film Awards statuette.
Cinema-themed walkway: First opened in 1982, the promenade was rebranded as the Avenue of Stars in 2004 in honor of its cinematic theme. This is a replica of the Hong Kong Film Awards statuette.
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<strong>Salisbury Garden: </strong>The Salisbury Garden will offer green rest areas as well as small-scale performance space along the harbor.
Salisbury Garden: The Salisbury Garden will offer green rest areas as well as small-scale performance space along the harbor.
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<strong>New home for handprints: </strong>More than 100 handprints of local movie heroes have been lifted from the floor to the handrail.
New home for handprints: More than 100 handprints of local movie heroes have been lifted from the floor to the handrail.
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