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Long overshadowed by Hong Kong island, Tsim Sha Tsui has had quite the revival in recent years. With world-class museums along the waterfront, a new five-star flagship hotel and futuristic shopping mall just next door, prepare to experience Hong Kong in an entirely new way from the ‘dark side.’
A. % Arabica Star Ferry
Start your day with a cuppa joe at this alabaster next-gen Japanese house of java. Several branches, but our pick is grab-and-go counter at the legendary Star Ferry – order your brew head over to the harbourside for unfettered sea views.
Shop KP-41, Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier, +852 2323 5203, 9am-8pm daily, arabica.coffee
B. Hong Kong Museum of Art
Take a harbour-facing stroll towards HKMoA, which is back on the scene after a major four-year-long nip/tuck with exhibitions on Chinese and Western antiquities, paintings, calligraphy and contemporary art. Keep your peepers peeled for the roster of temporary exhibits.
10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, +852 2721 0116, 10am-6pm Mon to Wed and Fri, 10am-7pm Sat, Sun and public holidays, hk.art.museum
C. The Peninsula Hong Kong
Feeling peckish? You’re in luck. The Peninsula Hong Kong is just across the road, which boasts its legendary, three-tiered afternoon tea. Walk past the fleet of emerald green Rolls-Royces and enjoy the surrounds of vintage decor accents and live piano music while you enjoy each sweet and savoury bite.
22 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, +852 2920 2888, peninsula.com
D. K11 Musea
Belly now full, cross the street to explore the megalithic mall that is K11 Musea, part of the Victoria Dockside complex. Browse through 10 floors of high-octane fashion, beauty and design offerings, global sup-er-stars and rotating art stash.
Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, +852 3892 3890, 10am-10pm daily, k11musea.com
E. Yung’s Bistro
Time for some pictures. Take the lift to the younger, cooler sib to Central’s legendary Yung Kee, which boasts a ginormous 2,000 sqft lawned terrace overlooking Victoria Harbour. In between Instagram snaps, enjoy some of their classic Cantonese homestyle dishes or a cocktail from the bar.
Shop 701, 7/F, K11 Musea, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, +852 2321 3800, 11am-10.30pm daily, k11musea.com
F. Rosewood Hong Kong
Rest your weary feet with a final stop at the Rosewood, a glistening sky-high “vertical estate” and gleaming flagship of the Rosewood Hotels group with fabulously designed rooms and suites by Tony Chi. Pop into the sprawling, zen-like Asaya spa for some much-needed pampering, or sink into one of the comfy seats at ground-floor bar, Darkside, for some jazzy tunes and tipples instead.Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, +852 3891 8888, rosewoodhotels.com
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Photo Credit: K11 Musea
