Hong Kong Cultural Centre — Attraction in Hong Kong

Big, well-maintained and nicely-managed venue with a number of theatres and smaller studios for various kinds of performances in different scales and forms.

There are always a lot of things going on in here, where it is sufficiently air-conditioned, brightly illuminated in a well-designed, centrally located building complex. I love watching different shows and concerts here, which are always pleasurable. There are exhibitions sometimes, and even some outdoor performances were staged!

The little shop there is also a point of interest, where they sell some unique stuffs, although not with low prices, it is always worth having a look to see what they are, and to appreciate some innovative designs or beautiful art pieces.

Box office is big with many counters, which could help the line move faster during certain time.

I strongly recommend this place to anyone, no matter for a classical concert or a musical production, or for a play or...

Tsim Sha Tsui is another part of Hong Kong I first visited forty years ago and have observed the massive development on subsequent multiple visits. I even stayed here with my wife back in 1983.

Tsim Sha Tsui retains its position as Kowloon’s Commercial Centre and is home to several Hotels in all categories, Designer Shops, Clubs, Pubs, Bars, et al. I have fond memories of Ned Kelly’s Last Stand which is an Aussie themed Pub going back to 1978......

Tsim Sha Tsui can become very crowded and beware of locals trying to sell you knock offs or hounding you with “incredible bargains”.

Star Ferry is located here.

On our most recent trip to Hongkong, I wanted to visit Ned Kelly’s Last Stand - not too crowded when we got there in the early evening and certainly showing its age....

The MTR is ideal to get there - Tsim Sha Tsui is served by the Tsuen Wan Line which we caught...

The place was built in the 1980s, and was officially opened by Princess Diana and her then husband in 1989. It houses a concert hall, a theatre, and the smaller studio theatre. The concert hall has weird acoustics. To say the sound is inconsistent is an understatement. If you get the most expensive seats you get the worst sound. They've done all kinds of treatments over the years with minimal success. The "grand" theatre has an orchestra pit that barely fits a medium sized band. The building sits next to one of the most beautiful harbours in the world, and yet offers no window from the lobby area to let you see it. So I guess it's befitting that it's covered in tiles that reminds one of public conveniences. But I guess it doesn't bother the ritzy type who just want to be seen to...