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Maxim’s MX

Maxim’s MX is excellent for tourists who don’t want to spend too much money but to get a delicous Hong Kong Chinese style type of food.

Its class is well above the other two common local fast food chains with price only a few percentage more expensive. It has plenty of variety and is not just selling hamburgers or fried chicken.

Interior

The only drawback is that, while MX brochure describes the food in both English and Chinese, the restaurant address/location list is in Chinese only.

Must Tries: Barbecue duck

Mixed Roasted stuff rice

Baked Pork Rice

Spaghetti set

Red bean tofu pudding

Looks like the competition is getting hot amongst the fastfood chains in getting more business during dinner time. Maxim’s MX is also entering the dinner special arena. Let’s put the executions of their ads aside and look at their strategies. KFC says you can enjoy a complete yet speedy dinner with appetizer, main course and dessert. This doesn’t sound appealing as speed and enjoyment are conflicting when it comes to dinner. On the other hand, Cafe De Carol is selling made-to-order ??. To me it’s not unique as most ??? are doing that anyway. ??? is the more convincing choice when it comes to ??. And now Maxim’s MX is having ???????. It is said that the miniature ?? is from Japan and it is super tasty, blah, blah, blah. In terms of consumers’ interest, Maxim’s MX wins by far. It catches HK consumers who always love to try new things. Too bad that it hasn’t got the same distribution as KFC and Cafe De Coral. Otherwise, I think it would win a mile away. Guess there must be some very smart marketers sitting at Maxim’s MX. Now the question, what would Fairwood do ? Let’s see.

Food and Beverage – 10
Ambience / Setting – 8
Value - 10
Service - 9

Restaurant Name: Maxim’s MX (Kimberley Road)
Address: Shop No. 5, G/F,
26 Kimberley Road,
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Telephone: +85223115006
Operating Hours:
Mon – Fri 7.30am – 10pm; Sat – Sun 8am – 10pm
Average price:
approx. HK$ 35 – 45/person (based on 1 reviews)
District: Yau Tsim Mong
Cuisines: Fast Food
Website: www.maxims.com.hk

Here’s another free Hong Kong Attraction: Hong Kong’s Symphony of Lights:

Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board. Displayed every night with good weather at 8pm Hong Kong Time, the show is an orchestration of music, decoration lights, laser light displays, and pyrotechnic fireworks. The multimedia light and sound show lasts for about
14 minutes.

The best vantage points include the “Avenue of Stars” on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, on the waterfront promenade outside the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai and on sightseeing ferries (i.e. Star Ferry) running across the Victoria Harbour. The Show’s music and narration live at the “Avenue of Stars” and the promenade outside the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai every night. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays the narration is in English, while it is in Mandarin on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, and Cantonese on Sundays.

Special pyrotechnic fireworks will be added to the show on the rooftop of participating buildings on both sides of the habour or stages off at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. It will be added on special events or holidays, example like Chinese New Year and Christmas.
When Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.3 or above or Red/Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory at or after 3pm on the Show day, the Show will be suspended. No show will be staged even if the Signal is removed before 8pm on that day. The show may also be suspended in emergencies without prior notice.

Themes

When you watch it, watch out for these themes so you can appreciate it more!

The Show comprises five major themes, taking spectators on a unique journey celebrating the energy, spirit and diversity of Hong Kong:
The first scene “Awakening” begins with flashes of laser lights that give life to a nucleus of light-energy which gradually illuminates participating buildings using an array of dancing lights and rainbow colour. This scene symbolises the genesis and powerful growth of Hong Kong.
The second scene “Energy” is represented by the display of rising colour patterns and the sweeping of the lasers and searchlights energetically across the night sky, signifying the vibrant energy of Hong Kong.
In the third scene “Heritage”, traditional lucky red and gold colours are displayed across buildings on both sides of the Harbour, complemented by the introduction of music using Chinese musical instruments, symbolising Hong Kong’s colourful heritage and rich cultural traditions.
The fourth scene “Partnership” features a display of laser beams and sweeping searchlights scanning across the Harbour, representing an illuminated connection with the opposite side. Beams reach out to symbolically connect the two sides of the Harbour into one greater and unified partnership.
The finale “Celebration” brings out a powerful rhythmic display of swirling, kaleidoscopic patterns of lights and beams dancing lively across the Harbour. The exciting final scene signifies the celebration of the close partnership between the two sides of the Harbour and represents an even brighter future for Asia’s world city – Hong Kong.

Participating buildings on Hongkong’s Symphony of Lights (from Wikipedia)

The show has been further expanded with the total number of participating buildings increased to 44 on both sides of Victoria Harbour [2]. TThere are different types of lighting effects included in the show, such as laser, searchlights, LED lights, simple lighting and projection lighting. Types of lighting effects are listed in brackets ([ ]) after each of the participating buildings below.

On Hong Kong Island

One of the vantage point of A Symphony of Lights at Tsim Sha Tsui – Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Tourist are waiting to enjoy the show
The show ranges from Wan Chai and spreads to the western district. The buildings included are listed below:

Sun Hung Kai Centre (starting from 17 January 2004) [laser/searchlights]

Central Plaza, Hong Kong (starting from 17 January 2004) [laser]
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (starting from 17 January 2004) [LED lights]

Hopewell Centre (starting from 23 December 2005) [LED lights/laser]

Harcourt House (starting from 17 January 2004) [LED lights]

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (starting from 17 January 2004) [projection lighting/LED lights]

MassMutual Tower (starting from 17 January 2004) [LED lights]

CITIC Tower (starting from 23 December 2005) [LED lights]

Queensway Government Offices (starting from 17 January 2004) [searchlights]

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Forces Hong Kong Building (starting from 17 January 2004) [searchlights/projection lighting]

Bank of America Tower (Hong Kong) (starting from 1 May 2007) [LED lights]

Bank of China Tower (starting from 17 January 2004) [LED lights/searchlights]

AIG Tower (starting from 23 December 2005) [LED lights]

Cheung Kong Center (starting from 17 January 2004) [LED lights]

HSBC Main Building (starting from 17 January 2004) [LED lights/searchlights]

Hong Kong City Hall (starting from 17 January 2004) [LED lights]
Standard Chartered Bank Building (starting from 1 May 2007) [LED lights]

Jardine House (starting from 17 January 2004) [searchlights/projection lighting]

One Exchange Square (starting from 17 January 2004) [searchlights/projection lighting]
Two Exchange Square (starting from 17 January 2004) [searchlights/projection lighting]

Two International Finance Centre (starting from 17 January 2004) [laser]
One International Finance Centre (starting from 17 January 2004) [laser]

The Center (starting from 17 January 2004) [LED lights]

In Kowloon

The Projection Lighting Effects of A Symphony of Lights on Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The images projected on the wall related to the theme of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
The buildings included are mainly from around the Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier, with some in Hung Hom, Kowloon Bay and Mong Kok. They are listed as follow:

Ocean Terminal – Harbour City (starting from 26 June 2007) [projection lighting]

Star House (starting from 23 December 2005) [projection lighting]

The Gateway – Harbour City (starting from 1 May 2007) [LED lights/searchlights]

Hong Kong Cultural Centre (starting from 23 December 2005) [searchlights/projection lighting]

One Peking (starting from 23 December 2005) [searchlights]

Hong Kong Museum of Art (starting from 23 December 2005) [LED lights/searchlights/projection lighting]

The Peninsula Hong Kong (starting from 23 December 2005) [simple lighting ]

Langham Place (starting from 26 June 2007) [LED lights/searchlights]

Avenue of Stars (starting from 23 December 2005) [searchlights/LED lights]

Oterprise Square (starting from 1 May 2007) [LED lights]

K11 (starting from 26 June 2007) [laser]

Hotel Panorama (starting from 23 December 2005) [projection lighting]

New World Centre (starting from 23 December 2005) [searchlights]

Tsim Sha Tsui Centre (starting from 23 December 2005) [LED lights/searchlights]

Empire Centre (starting from 23 December 2005) [LED lights/searchlights]

InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong (starting from 23 December 2005) [simple lighting]

Hong Kong Coliseum (starting from 23 December 2005) [LED lights/searchlights/projection lighting]

Harbourview Horizon All-Suite Hotel (starting from 26 June 2007) [LED lights]

Harbourfront Horizon All-Suite Hotel (starting from 26 June 2007) [LED lights]

EMax (starting from 26 June 2007) [searchlights]

MegaBox (unknown) [LED lights/searchlights]

What’s the best time to go to the Avenue of the Stars for FREE Entertainment? Saturday NIGHT!

Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong

The hand prints and autograph of director John Woo

History

In 1982, the New World Group built a promenade along the waterfront around the New World Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. In 2003, the Group announced it would spend HK$40 million to build the Avenue of Stars, a project supported by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Tourism Commission, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong government and the Hong Kong Film Awards Association.

The avenue was opened to the general public on 28 April 2004 with an opening ceremony held the previous day, 27 April. The opening ceremony was presided over by a number of government and industry figures including Henry Tang (Financial Secretary), Stephen Ip (Secretary for Economic Development and Labour), Patrick Ho (Secretary of Home Affairs), Selina Chow (Chair of Hong Kong Tourism Board), Manfred Wong (Director/Actor), and Cheng Yu Tung (Chair of New World Group); in which the privately-funded Avenue was handed over to the Hong Kong SAR government as public property.

Avenue of Stars movie camera

Martial artist and movie star Bruce Lee’s sculpture

At opening, the avenue honours an initial 73 inductees elected by the Hong Kong Film Awards Association and the readers of City Entertainment.

Description

The Avenue of Stars on a sunny day

The Avenue of Stars is the eastern node of several tourist attractions along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. In addition to the promenade and New World Centre, a number of attractions exist including the Museum of Art, Space Museum, Cultural Centre and the Clock Tower.

Entering from Salisbury Garden, a 4.5-metre-tall replica of the statuette given to winners at the Hong Kong Film Awards greets visitors. Along the 440 metre promenade, the story of Hong Kong’s one hundred years of cinematic history is told through inscriptions printed on nine red pillars. Set into the promenade are plaques honouring the celebrities. Some plaques contain hand prints and autographs of the stars set in cement, but most of the plaques only contain celebrities’ names as they are now deceased.

The promenade commands a stunning panoramic view across Victoria Harbour. At night it is a popular viewing place for the Symphony of Lights display. It is a good place to go to see the glamourous stars of HK.

A large replica of the 2008 Summer Olympics torch will be on permanent display here.

Wholala Musical Performance
Date (Time) : Every Saturday (19:00-22:00)
Venue: Avenue of Stars

Tony Music Musical Performance
Date (Time) : Every Saturday (17:30-22:00)
Venue: Avenue of Stars

Rock on Road Musical Performance
Date (Time) : Every Saturday (17:00-22:00)
Venue: Avenue of Stars

Avenue Of The Stars Location Map

Visit IKEA HongKong : Parklane Hotel Branch for a different kind of Tourist Treat: European Furniture Shopping!

IKEA Hong Kong

IKEA store in Causeway

Parklane Hotel

Address : Basement, Park Lane Hotel, 310 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, HK
Tel : 3125 0888 Fax: 2576 1787
Opening Hours : 10:30am – 10:30pm (Daily)

How to get there?

Minibus
10, 14M, 21M, 25, 28, 30, 31, 36X, 40,195

First Bus
2, 2A, 2X, 8, 8P, 15B, 19, 23, 23A, 23B, 25, 26, 38, 42, 65, 106, 112, 116, 307, 309, 601, 680, 680X, 692

Citybus
5, 5B, 8X, 11, 25A, 25C, 72, 72A, 76, 77, 96, 102, 103, 170, 511, 515, 592, 619, 621, 671, 681, 690, 690P, 962, 969, 969

Kowloon Motor Bus
102, 103, 106, 112, 116, 170, 307, 601, 603, 619, 621, 671, 680, 680X, 681, 690, 690P, 692, 968

Airport Bus
A11, E11

MTR
Causeway Bay exit E

IKEA Hong Kong, Parklane Hotel Branch Map

(Taken from http://www.infrastructuregallery.gov.hk/eindex.htm)

Gallery Address : The Hong Kong Planning And Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery, G/F., 3 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong
Opening Hours : 10:00 – 18:00 daily
Gallery closed on Tuesdays (except Public Holidays) and the first two days of the Chinese New Year
Enquiries :
Tel: 3102 1242
Fax: 3104 0129
E-mail Address: piegal@pland.gov.hk

Website : www.infrastructuregallery.gov.hk
Free Admission

Facilities and Exhibits

1. Greeting Hall — Visitors to the gallery will be greeted by colourful lighting specially arranged to reflect the diversity of Hong Kong’s buildings.

2. Statement Wall — A statement affirms Hong Kong’s initiative to further develop its world- class infrastructure to enhance the quality of life and strengthen its status as Asia’s world city.

3. Videos — Big silk screens on glass with taped remarks by celebrities on quality living environment, tourism and logistics development. More than 20 other video shows and power-point presentations throughout the gallery provide details about infrastructure facilities and plans, ranging from transport, new towns, urban renewal, tourism to environmental protection.

4. Panorama — An animated panoramic view of our future harbourfront, giving visitors an unforgettable three-dimensional experience of strolling down the promenade from Central to Wanchai, and also at the West Kowloon Cultural District.

5. District Models — Showcase the Hong Kong Wetland Park. It is an interactive model with special audio-visual effects to highlight the 9 key features of the Hong Kong Wetland Park. Apart from preserving the natural habitat to achieve sustainable development, the wetland park is a good educational and tourist facility in Hong Kong.

Conceptual Model of Hong Kong Wetland Park

6. Bridge Models — Featuring Stonecutters Bridge, part of Route 9, with one of the world’s longest cable-stayed spans Region.

Stonecutters Bridge with its modern outlook is highly praised for its aesthetic value.

7. Flying over New Towns — Computer animation takes you on a flight over Sha Tin, Tung Chung and Tseung Kwan O, giving you a bird’s eye view of our new towns and their landmark buildings.

8. Tourist Kaleidoscope — Take photographs of yourself against a backdrop of one of Hong Kong’s 18 top tourist attractions, including the Giant Buddha and Tsing Ma Bridge. Then send them to your family and friends by e-mail!

9. Heritage Walk — Re-experience old Hong Kong on screen, and check out over 100 historical buildings.

10. Hong Kong - a Multi-modal Transport Hub — An entertaining computer game showing the efficient transport and logistics links of Hong Kong with the major cities of the world via air, land and sea.

11. Web Cam — Watch instant broadcasts of the operation of our container terminals, traffic in the harbour and on Tsing Ma Bridge. Feel the heartbeat of our city, from morning to evening.

12. Water & Sludge — A model on sewage treatment telling what difference the Harbour Area Treatment Scheme makes in cleaning up our harbour. Don’t be surprised to learn that the tunnels are 150 m below ground, equivalent to the height of a 50-storey building!

The measures to improve water quality bring us a cleaner harbour.

13. Infrastructure Walk — A ‘must see’ jumbo model stretching for about 18.5 metres, showing an array of existing and planned major infrastructure projects on a territory map with a scale of 1:2 500. Each project has a story to tell, once you touch the corresponding screen button. Lean back against the wave-shaped wooden wall and enjoy the stories and lighting effects.

Infrastructure Walk

Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery Location Plan

Hong Kong

Hong Kong International Airport

Airport Express Train

Free Airport Express Shuttle Bus Service

MTR Hong Kong Station

MTR Kowloon Station

Depart Hong Kong
By Air
The fastest way to Hong Kong International Airport is to take the Airport Express train.
Airport Express passengers can enjoy the free Airport Express Shuttle Bus service, which transports passengers from all major hotels to MTR Hong Kong Station or MTR Kowloon Station.
Most airline passengers also enjoy free in-town check-in service at the stations from one day before up to 90 minutes prior to take-off.

Intercity Through Train

MTR System Map

Inside an MTR Train

Former KCR Branded MTR Train at University Station

By Rail (Intercity through train)
MTR Corporation operates three intercity train services between Hong Kong and Mainland China – to Guangdong, Beijing and Shanghai, from MTR Hung Hom Station.

The Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan

Boarding Gates at Macau Ferry Terminal

China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui

By Sea
Ferries depart from either the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan or the China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Ferries to/from Macau.
Ferries to/from Guangdong in China.

Hong Kong Wetland Park

Hong Kong Wetland Park ( #55)
The northern part of Hong Kong’s New Territories contains protected wetlands, an important ecosystem providing habitats for a variety of plants, animals and particularly waterfowl.
The Wetland Park enables visitors to explore a 60-hectare wetland reserve without disturbing the environment.
A visitor centre features three major exhibition galleries on biodiversity, civilisation and conservation, as well as hands-on experiences to enthral young and old alike.

Won Ton Noodles

Fried Beef Slices with Noodles

Cakes

Bor Law Yau

Traditional Hong Kong Delicacies
Try a Hong Kong-style teahouse and savour favourite local dishes
Head to a Hong Kong-style teahouse to savour favourite local dishes such as won ton noodles, fried beef slices with noodles, cakes and desserts.
Try bor law yau, a steaming-hot sweet bun stuffed with melted butter, and daan tart, a tasty baked egg custard tart.

Hong Kong Wetland Park
MTR Tin Shui Wai Station Exit E, change to Light Rail (Route 705 or 706) and get off at Wetland Park Station.
Traditional Hong Kong Delicacies
Take Light Rail to Yuen Long Town.

Open Air Markets

Yau Ma Tei / Mongkok

Ladies’ Market

Open Air Markets
Visit the Yau Ma Tei / Mongkok, the heart of Kowloon and discover the bustling excitement of urban Chinese lifestyle.
The neighbourhoods of Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok are ideal for finding great value on souvenirs and electronic goods
Find bargain-priced trendy fashion and casual wear on Fa Yuen Street. Stores are open 11am–9:30pm daily.
Be spoilt for choice at Ladies’ Market( #16), open noon–11:30pm daily.
For a guide to the area, pick up a free copy of Hong Kong Walks at the hotel or a HKTB Visitor Centre.

Open Air Markets
Alight at MTR Mong Kok Station from MTR Yuen Long Station.

Temple Street Night Market

Market Magic
Temple Street Night Market ( #14)
Hong Kong’s most famous open-air market, a bustling array of stalls selling everything from watches and leatherwear to clothing and souvenirs.
Apart from great bargains, other attractions include fortune-tellers and occasionally, Cantonese opera singers, as well as alfresco dining.
Opens at 2pm but really comes to life at dusk, closing at midnight.

Hong Kong Disneyland

Broadway-Style Shows

Dazzling Fireworks Displays

Thrilling Rides

Exciting Parades

Main Street USA

Fantasyland

Adventureland

Tomorrowland

Shopping

Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel

Hong Kong Disneyland
A must for the family and the young at heart.
Broadway-style shows, dazzling fireworks displays, thrilling rides and exciting parades all set against a host of signature Disney attractions and the four themes of Main Street USA, Fantasyland, Adventureland and Tomorrowland. There’s also a diverse range of shopping, dining and entertainment options throughout the park.
Disneyland Park tickets available at the park entrance, Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express at MTR Hong Kong Station Tung Chung Line Concourse or online at hongkongdisneyland.com.
Park tickets can also be reserved when booking rooms in either of the two hotels through the Reservation Centre at 1-830-830
For an extended experience, stay at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel or Disney’s Hollywood Hotel
Or join Hong Kong Disneyland Tour that includes one-way or round-trip transfer and admission tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland. Advance booking with Gray Line Tours of Hong Kong Ltd, +852 2368 7111 or email sales@grayline.com.hk.

Hong Kong Disneyland
MTR Disneyland Resort Station.

Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel

Buffet

Enchanted Garden Restaurant

Enchanting Disneyland Hotel
Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel
Enjoy a sumptuous ‘Eat Your Heart Out’ buffet at the Enchanted Garden Restaurant
A team of chefs will prepare dishes before your eyes.
A highlight of every meal is the visit to your table by Disney characters
Advance booking at the restaurant: +852 3510 6000

Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel
From Disneyland Resort Public Transport Interchange, take free Resort Shuttle to Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel.

Hong Kong Science Museum

Energy Machines

Inspire your children
Hong Kong Science Museum ( #52)
Children will love the interactive exhibits at the Hong Kong Science Museum.
About 70% of the 500 exhibits are hands-on displays that will keep little hands and minds busy for hours!

Children will learn about science as they enjoy experimenting with simple machines, soap bubbles, electrical circuits, home appliances and a 22-metre-high (72 feet) energy machine, the largest of its kind!

Hong Kong Science Museum
MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit B2 and walk 10 minutes along Cameron Road towards Tsim Sha Tsui East.

Kowloon Park

Bird Aviary

Outdoor Sculptures

Art Walk

Falls

Inspire your children
Kowloon Park: Located in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui, this relaxing oasis features a bird aviary, outdoor sculptures, a hedge maze and more.
Hong Kong Space Museum: Bring your children to the exhibition halls and explore the mystery of the final frontier. ( #21)

Kowloon Park
Cross Chatham Road, walk along Granville Road towards Tsim Sha Tsui and cross Nathan Road.
Hong Kong Space Museum
Walk down Nathan Road towards the harbour and cross Salisbury Road.

An Eventful Night
An Eventful Night
Reward yourself with a night of entertainment in the Events Capital of Asia
You are sure to find some great performance or cultural event happening during your stay – check here
Tickets for many events can be booked online