Tsim Sha Tsui is one of the popular shopping places in Hong Kong located at the very tip of Kowloon best reached by taking the scenic Star Ferry across the harbor from Central. Tsim Sha Tsui is a major tourist hub in metropolitan Hong Kong, with many shops and restaurants that cater to tourists. The Hong Kong government has designated a small pedestrian-only shopping area in Tsim Sha Tsui a duty-free zone which has no effect on the prices of anything but tobacco and alcohol, since Hong Kong does not have sales tax or tariff.
Tsim Sha Tsui is also known as a jaw-dropping shopping and dining centre since the city is the most diverse and exhilarating locales. Tsim Sha Tsui prepares everything for shopper and makes sure that it can fully cater to your needs. If you desire brand name products, then you can go to Sun Plaza and Park Lane Shoppers Boulevard where various famous brand goods, such as Nike, Bossini, Esprit, and U2 can be found. And if you are fond of more modern clothes, Beverley Commercial Center can help you to follow the fashion. There is something for everyone here, from the bright lights of streets that never sleep to tranquil parks and architectural reminders of the colonial years.
In case shopping is not your thing and you prefer a more cultural experience while in Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui has the highest concentration of cultural centers and museums in the area. Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Space Museum and Hong Kong Cultural Center are all situated here, providing you with a chance to taste the exciting culture and science in Hong Kong.
The transportation in Tsim Sha Tsui is really convenient since the city provides the MRT underground which is cheap, efficient, clean, and modern. There are numerous entrances down to the station that accessible to Nathan Road or Mody Road location.
Many kinds of recommendation are also provided in Tsim Sha Tsui for tourists to stay while in the city.
The Peninsula Hotel Kowloon is recommended. If you don't have the privilege of staying here, at least poke your head in the front door or have a tea in the lobby. At night, if you're looking for a cocktail, head up to the Felix bar crowning her towers for some of the finest panoramas in the world particularly from the, um, men's glass-walled bathroom.
Shangri La Kowloon Hotel Hong Kong City is just as luxurious as the Peninsula Hotel, highly recommend you to experience the charm!