F.4 English Project (2002-2003) Interested in Tsim Sha Tsui.

F.4 English ProjectF.4 English Project(2002-2003)(2002-2003)

Interested in Tsim Sha TsuiInterested in Tsim Sha Tsui

*Contents*Contents

11 SynopsisSynopsis

22 Shopping in Tsim Sha TsuiShopping in Tsim Sha Tsui

33 Eating in Tsim Sha TsuiEating in Tsim Sha Tsui

44 Museums / Antiquity in Tsim Sha TsuiMuseums / Antiquity in Tsim Sha Tsui

55 Communication Network in Tsim Sha TsuiCommunication Network in Tsim Sha Tsui

66 Hotels in Tsim Sha TsuiHotels in Tsim Sha Tsui

77 Recreational Facilities in Tsim Sha TsuiRecreational Facilities in Tsim Sha Tsui

88 Two Day Itinerary Tour Tsim Sha TsuiTwo Day Itinerary Tour Tsim Sha Tsui

99 Conclusion & ImpressionConclusion & Impression

1010 Group Member ListGroup Member List


*Synopsis*Synopsis


As well as jaw-dropping shopping and dining options, the tourist heartland of Tsim Sha Tsui is one of Hong Kong's most diverse and exhilarating locales. 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, like the Clock Tower built in 1915 as part of the Kowloon-Canton Railway Terminus.

Named after the British governor who designed it, bustling Nathan Road was scorned as a white elephant and originally dubbed "Nathan's Folly". In recent decades, however, it has become celebrated as the "Golden Mile" because of the dazzling array of neon-decorated shops, hotels, restaurants and nightspots that flank the wide thoroughfare. The 13.6-hectare Kowloon Park stands on Nathan Road on the site of a former military barracks. Taking advantage of the park's well-wooded landscape is the open-air Sculpture Walk. Displays include striking works by local sculptors and a magnificent bronze statue by Scotland's Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. Other parkland attractions include a bird lake and aviary, a maze, Chinese gardens and a fine sports complex with an indoor Olympic-size swimming pool. In a corner of the park nestles the serene white-marbled Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre.

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The Teddy Bear Kingdom offers more than 70,000 square feet of space dedicated to the lovable bear. The hero of the kingdom is a five-year-old bear called Hon Hon who lives with his family in the Harmony Tree. You and the kids can learn all about the origins of the teddy bear in the museum that features more than 400 different bears from all over the world. The Kingdom is also very hi-tech and features Teddy's Cyber Universe and a computerized Teddy Bear Jazz Band. Other attractions include the Harmony Tree where you can make a wish, a do-it-yourself (DIY) Teddy's Cradle where you can sew your own teddy bear and there is also a Treasure Cave featuring teddy bear souvenirs. There is even a Dr. Teddy Playhouse featuring educational toys and games.


Tsim Sha Tsui East is a major hotel, shopping and nightlife area fronting a fine waterfront promenade that offers a stunning view of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island's incredible skyline. Near the end of the promenade is Hung Hom Station, for trains to the New Territories and mainland China. The Hong Kong Coliseum, the Hong Kong Science Museum and Hong Kong Museum of History are also in the area.



*Shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui*Shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui

- Harbour City - Wing On Plaza- China Hong Kong City


Harbour CityHarbour City


Harbour City is Hong Kong's largest and most popular shopping centre. Located on the tip of the Kowloon Peninsula, it has become the most vibrant and dynamic destination for shopping, dining and entertainment in Hong Kong. At the heart of Harbour City lies Ocean Terminal - built in 1966, it was the first shopping mall to be opened in Hong Kong.

Harbour City 2Harbour City 2

For easier orientation, the two million square foot Harbour City shopping mall is divided into four zones: Gateway & New Extension (Zone A), Ocean Centre (Zone B), Ocean Terminal (Zone C) and The Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel Arcade (Zone D). With 700 shops and boutiques, 50 restaurants, two cinemas, three top hotels, 500-room service apartment, a private club and 2,000 car park spaces, plus 4.4 million square foot office towers. Harbour City is truly a phenomenal shopping and entertainment paradise.


Wing On PlazaWing On Plaza

Established in 1907, the Wing On Department Stores Group is one of the largest and best known retailers in Hong Kong with six outlets providing half a million square feet of shopping space throughout the territory. After nine decades, Wing On has become a firmly established household name and a leader in the department store business in Hong Kong


China Hong Kong CityChina Hong Kong City


China Hong Kong City is one of Hong Kong's most prominent commercial complexes. Advantageously located on Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui - Kowloon's busiest business and tourist district - this massive development includes five broadband-enabled office towers with spectacular seaviews, a comprehensive shopping mall, the Royal Pacific Hotel & Towers, China Ferry Terminal, mini-bus and taxi terminals, and ample car parking facilities. It is also well served by all major means of public transport and is only a few minutes' walk from the Star Ferry Terminal and the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station.

*Eating in Tsim Sha Tsui*Eating in Tsim Sha Tsui

- Park Hotel Coffee Shop- Kimberley Chinese Restaurant


The Coffee Shop is conveniently located on the ground floor where you can enjoy the taste of East and West at your choice. Freshly brewed ground coffee, superb French pastries, Napoleon cheese cake delicious snacks or impeccable hot dishes, etc. are served here by a friendly crew.We offer sumputuous set-lunches of prime value other than those available from the A la carte menu.Opening Hours:6:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m. dailyBreakfast Hours:6:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. daily

Park Hotel Coffee ShopPark Hotel Coffee Shop

Kimberley Chinese RestaurantKimberley Chinese Restaurant

Centrally located in the bustling Shopping and entertainment district of Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, with 45 minutes drive from the airport. The hotel has 546 rooms all equipped with amenities.The hotel features a wide range of restaurants & bar - Coffee House, Lobby Lounge, Chinese/Japanese restaurants. The two multi-purpose function rooms are especially designed for the most descerning business travelers. Other facilities include business center, health spa, gymnasium & golf-driving range

*Museums / Antiquity in *Museums / Antiquity in Tsim Sha TsuiTsim Sha Tsui

- Hong Kong Space Museum- Hong Kong Science Museum- Clock Tower- Hong Kong Museum of History- Hong Kong Cultural Centre


Hong Kong Space MuseumHong Kong Space Museum


The construction of the Hong Kong Space Museum commenced in 1977. It is strategically located at the centre of Tsim Sha Tsui - the defunct terminus of the Kowloon-Canton Railway. Commissioned in October 1980, it was the first local planetarium for the popularization of astronomy and space science. The unique egg-shaped dome rendered the 8000-square-metre museum to be one of the most famous landmarks in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Space Museum comprises of two wings - east and west. The former, the planetarium's nucleus, has an egg-shaped dome structure. Beneath it are the Space Theatre, the Hall of Space Science, workshops and offices. The west wing houses the Hall of Astronomy, the Lecture Hall, the Gift Shop and offices.

Hong Kong Space Museum 2Hong Kong Space Museum 2

Inside the Space Theatre, there is a hemispherical projection dome with a diameter of 23 metres. Boasting the first OMNIMAX film projector in the eastern hemisphere, Hong Kong Space Museum was also the first planetarium in the world to possess a fully automated control system at its Space Theatre. Each year, the Museum produces two multi-media planetarium shows and introduces the best foreign OMNIMAX films to Hong Kong.


Hong Kong Space Museum 3Hong Kong Space Museum 3

Hong Kong Space Museum has two thematic exhibition halls: the Hall of Space Science and the Hall of Astronomy on the ground and first floors respectively. The exhibits, predominately interactive, enable visitors to learn through a series of entertaining and educational experiences.

Last but not the least, the Museum organizes plenty of extension activities each year, including monthly introduction of night sky in the Space Theatre, Astronomy Happy Hours, fun science lab, astronomy competition, lectures, astronomy films show. You can also find a lot of information related to stargazing, basic astronomy, astronomical news and educational resources in the Museum's homepage.


Hong Kong Science MuseumHong Kong Science Museum

The Hong Kong Science Museum was opened on 18 April 1991. It offers a fascinating opportunity for you to discover the mystery of science.

The four storey high museum occupies a site of 12 000 square metres while its exhibition halls cover a total floor area of 6 500 square metres.

There are about 500 exhibits, 60% of which are hands-on exhibits.


Clock TowerClock Tower


The old Clock Tower near the Star Ferry concourse at Tsim Sha Tsui is a landmark of the bygone era of the Age of Steam, when trains arrived here with passengers who weeks before had embarked from London on the world's longest railway journey. Their only relief from the clackety clack of iron wheels on the rails came shortly after departure, with the crossing of the English Channel by boat-train. From then on it was an experience of mind-numbing monotony as, with occasional changes of train and rail gauge, they headed east across Europe from Paris to Moscow.

Then came the transfer to the Trans-Siberian Railway and the vast and seemingly endlessly steppes of Mother Russia, the brief relief of arrival in Peiping, as the Imperial Chinese capital was then known, and at last the final leg southward through the verdant countryside of China to Hong Kong, and the joy of once more walking on terra firma as they left the station and checked their fob watches by the clocks on all four sides of the Tower. With its distinctive design in red brick and granite, the 45-metre Tower is a graceful reminder of those Colonial times. But over many years it had far greater significance for tens of millions of Chinese for whom the former terminus was the final stop on their rail journeys from villages in their homeland to new lives either in Hong Kong or by ship to distant destinations overseas. Now the site of the historic railway station is occupied by the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, its curving roof and futuristic features creating an unusual background to its solitary neighbour.

Clock Tower 2Clock Tower 2


Hong Kong Museum of HistoryHong Kong Museum of History

The Hong Kong Museum of History was established in 1975, but some of its collections date back to the City Museum and Art Gallery founded in 1962 at the City Hall. In 1998, it moved to its present premises in Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui. The Museum of History and the neighbouring Science Museum together form a museum complex with a harmonious appearance and colour scheme. Function :The functions of the Museum of History are to preserve the cultural heritage of Hong Kong through acquisition, conservation and research of cultural objects, and to promote the public's understanding of and interest in the development of Hong Kong and its unique cultural heritage through the Museum's collections, exhibitions and education and outreach activities.


Hong Kong Museum of History 2Hong Kong Museum of History 2

AcquisitionThe scope of the Museum's collections of over 75,000 items covers the areas of archaeology, local history, ethnography and natural history, forming the most important archives of objects relating to Hong Kong's history and heritage in the world. Besides direct purchase, the Museum makes its acquisition through donations and fieldwork. The number of donations has been on the increase. ResearchThe Museum of History has the responsibility of collecting, researching on and documenting materials relating to the history and heritage of Hong Kong. A total of twenty-two research projects have been conducted since 1983. Results of many of these research projects were used in exhibitions and Museum publications.



ExhibitionThe Museum building occupies an area of 17,500 square metres, with 8,000 square metres being used for exhibitions, including a 1,000 square metres Special Exhibition Gallery for staging changing thematic exhibitions and 8 Permanent Exhibition Galleries of about 7,000 square metres where a Permanent Exhibition, "The Hong Kong Story" is featured. The exhibition outlines the 400 million years of natural history and 6,000 years of historical development and cultural heritage of Hong Kong. The permanent exhibition is supplemented by a balanced mix of thematic exhibitions, which cover a broad spectrum of subjects, which are within the Museum's areas of interest but set in a wider context. Through these exhibitions, different facets of Hong Kong's history and heritage are addressed in greater details to supplement the Permanent Exhibition. Meanwhile, joint exhibitions with outside institutes have enhanced the cultural interflow between Hong Kong and neighbouring territories.



Education :As a cultural institution, the Museum should provide a diversified and lively programme of activities to enhance public interest in social dynamics and cultural heritage, such as free guided tours, lectures, video programmes, art demonstrations, creative workshops and travelling exhibitions.

Branch Museums :Apart from the main museum at Chatham Road South, the Hong Kong Museum of History has three branch museums, namely the Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence at Shau Kei Wan, the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum at Sham Shui Po and the Law Uk Folk Museum at Chai Wan.


Hong Kong Cultural CentreHong Kong Cultural Centre


The inauguration of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre marked a new era in the development of the performing arts in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Cultural Centre was designed by the Architectural Services Department. The foundation stone of the Auditoria Building was laid in 1979, and the construction works started in 1984 and completed in 1989. Since its grand opening on 8 November 1989, the Cultural Centre has remained the ideal performing venue which offers a diversity of cultural and entertainment performances and activities to both the Hong Kong residents and tourists.

Hong Kong Cultural Centre 2Hong Kong Cultural Centre 2

The Hong Kong Cultural Centre occupies a prime site on the Kowloon waterfront with its advanced facilities, it attracts the widest range of first class performances including concerts, operas, large-scale dance and drama productions, experimental theatre and sophisticated musicals. It is also ideal for film screenings, conventions, conferences and exhibitions.

*Communication Network in *Communication Network in Tsim Sha TsuiTsim Sha Tsui

- KMB- MTR- Ferry


KMBKMB


OriginOrigin Non Air – cond. Non Air – cond. FareFare

Air – cond. Air – cond. FareFare

FrequencyFrequency

(Peak) (Peak) (Min)(Min)

FrequencyFrequency

(Off-Peak) (Off-Peak) (Min)(Min)

5C - TZE WAN 5C - TZE WAN SHAN CENTRALSHAN CENTRAL

Air – cond. onlyAir – cond. only $4.7$4.7 44 1212

CHUK YUEN EST CHUK YUEN EST B/TB/T

$3.5$3.5 $4.7$4.7 66 1010

CHOI HUNG B/TCHOI HUNG B/T $3$3 $4.3$4.3 44 1010

PINK SHEK B/TPINK SHEK B/T $3.5$3.5 $4.7$4.7 1010 1515

MTRMTR


FerryFerry


Wanchai to Tsim Sha

Tsui

TsimShaTsui to Wanchai

Frequency(minutes)

Monday - Saturday

7:30 a.m to 7:52 7:30 a.m to 7:41 a.m

11

7:52 a.m to 9:12 a.m

7:41 a.m to 9:00 a.m

8

Average the frequency is 9 mins

*Hotels in Tsim Sha Tsui*Hotels in Tsim Sha Tsui

- Marco Polo HK Hotel- Peninsula Hotel- New World Renaissance Hotel- Hyatt Regency Hotel- Inter-Continental Hotel


Marco Polo HK HotelMarco Polo HK Hotel

The Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel was designed for the pleasure and comfort of the modern business and holiday traveler and offers a wide range of elegant, superbly furnished, spacious rooms and suites, with a comprehensive range of personalized services specially designed to cater for your every need.


Peninsula HotelPeninsula Hotel

The Peninsula Hong Kong, "The Grand Old Lady," is the most historical hotel in Hong Kong having first opened in 1928. Extensive renovation and the addition of the tower in 1994 have also made it one of Hong Kong's most classic hotel.

Guests are truly rewarded when staying in any of the 300 opulently decorated rooms or suites, which retained its nostalgic charm despite having the most advanced technological innovation.

The hotel boasts a unique array of dining experiences and function venues. Extensive spa facilities include a full harbor view Roman-style swimming pool, sun terrace, gymnasium, beauty and hair dressing salon. A fleet of Rolls-Royce limousines, as well as helicopter service are ultimate transfer options offered by the hotel.


Peninsula Hotel 2Peninsula Hotel 2

On the 11th December 1928, a legend of Asian hospitality was born - The Peninsula Hong Kong opened her doors for the first time, and has been welcoming guests and patrons from all over the world ever since.

The Peninsula celebrates her 75th anniversary next year, and while the actual anniversary falls on 11th December 2003, a year of celebrations was launched on 11th December 2002.

Activities and events will not only commemorate the history of the hotel and the role she's played in the history of Hong Kong through the years, but also look to the future with a range of artistic, musical and photographic projects and competitions for Hong Kong's young people, focusing on the city's fast disappearing historical and architectural heritage.



An exciting selection of new dining and accommodation packages will be on offer, including the return of traditional afternoontea dances every Sunday from September to December, and two new Peninsula Academy programs - a new Peninsula Academy Culinary Journey dining odyssey around the hotel and a weekend stay with a special Peninsula historical walk hosted by well known local historian, author and journalist, Jason Wordie.

A selection of limited edition gifts and souvenirs will be available in the Peninsula Boutiques, together with the new "Peninsula Chocolatier" range of chocolates (launched on 11th December 2002) and the full range of Peninsula Tea Collection teas including a new 75th Anniversary blend, available during the anniversary year only.



The Peninsula's French restaurant Gaddi's will also be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year so its double celebration! Events will include a gala dinner marking the anniversary, together with cooking classes featuring Gaddi's signature dishes through the years.

Another theme of the anniversary year is that giving back to the local community, and thus there will be a very strong emphasis on local charities. Activities and fund-raising events will benefit a range of local charitable organizations, and celebrations will culminate on 11th December 2003 with a spectacular gala evening throughout the hotel, with all proceedings benefiting the chosen causes.


New World Renaissance HotelNew World Renaissance Hotel

New World Renaissance Hotel is a first class business and tourist hotel conveniently located in the heart of Kowloon's Tsimshatsui business and shopping center. Within a 5-minute walk from the Tsimshatsui MTR (subway) station, and an 8-minute walk from the Star Ferry Pier, New World Renaissance Hotel provides easy access to almost every part of Hong Kong. The 549 well-equipped guestrooms and suites as well as four Renaissance Club Floors offer exclusive services to all guests. With four restaurants and lounge, New World Renaissance Hotel offers a multitude of dining choices for even the most particular of guests. Guests can also relax by taking a dip in the hotel's outdoor swimming pool, working out in the well-equipped gym, jogging or walking along the Tsimshatsui Promenade on the harbor-front, and shopping in the adjacent shopping centers and New World Department Store.


Hyatt Regency HotelHyatt Regency Hotel

Hyatt Regency Hong Kong has established itself over the last 30 years as one of Hong Kong's favourite hotels. Conveniently located in the heart of Hong Kong's major shopping, entertainment and nightlife district, Hyatt Regency Hong Kong is just 20 minutes from Hong Kong Airport via the Mass Transit Railway System (MTR).

The hotel is immediately above the Tsim Sha Tsui Mass Transit railway (MTR) station, which provides convenient access to other shopping and commercial districts on both the Kowloon peninsula and Hong Kong Island.

Major exhibition and convention venues in Hong Kong are Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island, and Hong Kong International Trade and Exhibition Centre (HITEC) in Kowloon Bay.


Hyatt Regency Hotel 2Hyatt Regency Hotel 2

Hyatt Regency Hong Kong offers 723 well-appointed guest rooms, including Hyatt's Regency Club® rooms, Executive Suites, and four superb Presidential Suites. The majority of hotel rooms also have broadband Internet access for speedy communications.

Hotel guests can choose from Hyatt Regency Hong Kong's four restaurants, offering Chinese, continental and international dining options. From upmarket dining in the elegant atmosphere of Hugo's and the award-winning Chinese Restaurant to the innovative cuisine of Nathans Restaurant and Bar and snacks in the Café. The hotel also offers the convenience of 24-hour Room Service.


Hyatt Regency Hong Kong's meeting facilities are specifically designed for small to medium-sized conferences and seminars, while for corporate entertaining and small functions in the hotel, Hugo's Private Room and The Chinese Restaurant's Private Room are the ideal setting.

Business travellers to Hyatt Regency Hong Kong find the Hyatt Business Centre a welcome facility that provides a fully equipped confidential office with full secretarial support for hotel guests.

Hyatt Regency Hotel 3Hyatt Regency Hotel 3


Inter-Continental HotelInter-Continental Hotel

Offering breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour, the five-star InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong offers business and leisure travellers the highest levels of service in a friendly, yet elegant environment. Features of the hotel include 579 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites, a selection of world-class dining outlets (from Italian and Continental to regional Cantonese and international buffet), rooftop outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, The Place for Body and Mind, extensive meeting facilities and a fully equipped Business Centre.


Inter-Continental Hotel 2Inter-Continental Hotel 2

The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle bus service to the Star Ferry area and is ideally situated for guests interested in exploring Hong Kong, as it is within easy reach of the cross-harbour ferries, Kowloon-Canton Railway and the MTR underground.


*Recreational Facilities in *Recreational Facilities in Tsim Sha TsuiTsim Sha Tsui

- Kowloon Park


Kowloon ParkKowloon Park

Kowloon Park measures about 13.47 ha in size. It was open to public use in 1970 and was redeveloped in 1989 to its present look. It is the most popular major park in Kowloon, where many territory-wide and international functions are held regularly.

Indoor Facilities :A swimming pool complex which is open to the public throughout the year and with heated pool facilities. A fully air-conditioned indoor games hall


Kowloon Park 2Kowloon Park 2

Outdoor Facilities :1. Arcade2. Loggia3. Viewing Cone4. Sculpture Walk5. Fitness Trail6. Aviary7. Colour Garden8. Conservation Corner9. Water Garden10. Soccer Pitch

11. Maze12. Chinese Garden13. Children's playground14. Banyan court15. 3 Roof gardens16. Sculpture Garden17. Piazza18. discovery playground19. bird lake


Kowloon Park 3Kowloon Park 3

Opening Hours :Outdoor Park : 6:00am - 12 midnightDiscovery Playground : 6:30am - 9:00pmAviary : 6:30am - 6:45pm (Mar to Oct) 6:30am - 5:45pm (Nov to Feb)Indoor Games Hall : 7:00am - 11:00pmSwimming Pool : 6:30 am - 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

Indoor Facilities :A swimming pool complex which is open to the public throughout the year and with heated pool facilities. A fully air-conditioned indoor games hall


*Two Day Itinerary To Tour *Two Day Itinerary To Tour Tsim Sha TsuiTsim Sha Tsui

8:008:00am-11:00amam-11:00am Walking in Kowloon ParkWalking in Kowloon Park

11:0011:00am-12noonam-12noon Shopping in Park Lane Shopper’s BoulevardShopping in Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard

12:12:noon-1:30pmnoon-1:30pm Having a lunch in Hyatt Regency HotelHaving a lunch in Hyatt Regency Hotel

1:30pm-5:00pm1:30pm-5:00pm Shopping in Ocean Centre , Harbour City Shopping in Ocean Centre , Harbour City Ocean Terminal & Star HouseOcean Terminal & Star House

6:006:00pm-10:00pmpm-10:00pm Having Buffer in Having Buffer in Marco Polo HK HotelMarco Polo HK Hotel

*Conclusion & Impression*Conclusion & Impression


We started doing our English project from 26th April to now. We went to Tsim Sha Tsui to interview tourists. I was very surprised because there had so little amounts of tourists because of SARS. In Tsim Sha Tsui, it was really funny that some people have golden yellow hair with deep blue eyes but they said that they are Hong Kong people when we wanted to interview them.

We have learned so many skill in this project, e.g. investigation skill, extracting information, design questionnaires, conduct interviews, search on the internet………..At last, all of we thought this project can make us to speak better in English.

*Group Member List*Group Member List

Group Leader :Group Leader : 4D27 Lin Wai Leung4D27 Lin Wai Leung

Group members :Group members : 4D34 Sze Ming Ying4D34 Sze Ming Ying

4D17 Heung Wing Chung4D17 Heung Wing Chung

4D38 Wong Yu Cheung4D38 Wong Yu Cheung


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