Tsim Sha Tsui

Tsim Sha Tsui (尖沙咀; pinyin: Jiānshāzǔi) or simply TST is an area in the Yau Tsim Mong District of southern Kowloon, Hong Kong.

The 45-metre bell tower, a landmark of the region, was used first in the afternoon of March 22, 1912.

Tsim Sha tsui is a major tourist hub in Hong Kong, which many shops and restaurants catered for tourists.

Tsim Sha Tsui also has the most concentrated number of hotels in any district in Hong Kong. Prominent hotels inclduing the Peninsula Hotel and the Inter Continental Hotel.

The world famous Chungking Mansion, as featured in the film Chungking Express, a building full of cheap (but dirty) guest houses, is also in Tsim Sha Tsui.

There is a public library and public park (Kowloon Park) in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Transportation

Tsim Sha Tsui is served by the MTR station of the same name, on Tsuen Wan Line.

The Star Ferry connects TST to Central and Wanchai .

The KCR East Rail will be extended to East Tsim Sha Tsui at the end of 2004.

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