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This golf-ball-shaped building on the waterfront houses two exhibition halls and a planetari-
um with a large screen on the ceiling. The museum has a dated feel, but the Omnimax films,
the virtual paraglider and the 'moon-walking' simulator hold a timeless fascination for kid-
ults. The museum shop also sells dehydrated 'astronaut' ice cream in three flavours.
MUSEUM
HONG KONG MUSEUM OF ART
concession HK$10/5, Wed free; 10am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 7pm Sat & Sun; Star Ferry, East Tsim
Sha Tsui, exit J)
This excellent museum has seven galleries spread over six floors, exhibiting Chinese an-
tiquities, fine art, historical pictures and contemporary Hong Kong art. Highlights include
the Xubaizhi collection of painting and calligraphy, contemporary works, and ceramics and
other antiques from China. Audio guides are available for HK$10. Refer to the tour sched-
ule in the lobby for free English-language tours.
HISTORIC BUILDING
PENINSULA HONG KONG
Sha Tsui, exit L3)
The Peninsula (c 1928), in a throne-like building, is one of the world's great hotels. Though
it was once called 'the finest hotel east of Suez', the Pen was in fact one of several prestigi-
ous hotels across Asia, lining up with (but not behind) the likes of the Raffles in Singapore
and the Cathay (now the Peace) in Shànghǎi. Taking afternoon tea here is a wonderful ex-
perience - dress neatly and be prepared to queue for a table.
PARK
MIDDLE ROAD CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND
Accessible via a sweep of stairs from Chatham Rd South, this hidden gem atop the East
Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station has play facilities, shaded seating and views of the waterfront.
On weekdays it's the quiet backyard playground of the residents nearby, but on weekends
it's filled with children and picnickers of as many ethnicities as there are ways to go down a
slide (if you're eight).
The park's eastern exit is connected to the handsome
Tsim Sha Tsui East Waterfront Po-
ies. On weekends skateboarders and traceurs come to practise. The podium sits atop the
Tsim Sha Tsui East (Mody Rd) Bus Terminus.
