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Star Ferry Pier, Tsim Sha Tsui, orTsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier, is a pier located onreclaimed land at the southernmost tip ofTsim Sha Tsui onKowloon Peninsula inHong Kong. It is commonly known asStar Ferry Pier (天星碼頭) in Tsim Sha Tsui.Star Ferry operates the pedestrian ferry service acrossVictoria Harbour toWan Chai and toCentral onHong Kong Island. The location is identified as "Kowloon Point" in the franchise held by Star Ferry.[1]
Construction of the first pier on the present location started in 1904, after the great land reclamation which extendedSalisbury Road. It was of a "finger design". The pier opened in 1906, but was destroyed bytyphoon in September 1906.[2]
Its replacement, which was designed to accommodate two ferries, was completed in 1914. In the early 1950s, construction of the present twin-piered terminal commenced on both sides of Victoria Harbour. The structure was completed in 1957, concurrent with the completion of the now demolishedEdinburgh Place Ferry Pier, which was built on the island side. Both piers were examples ofStreamline Moderne.
Like the Ferry Pier on Hong Kong Island, the pier consists of a two bi-level piers. The upper level boarding is more expensive than the lower level boarding area. The two structures are supported by wood pilings. Unlike the Hong Kong side, the Tsim Sha Tsui pier itself does not have a clock tower, thoughone is located nearby.
A bus terminus located at the foot ofSalisbury Road hostsKowloon Motor Bus bus routes travelling to various parts ofKowloon andNew Kowloon.
The pier is close toStar House,Ocean Terminal,Hong Kong Cultural Centre, and theClock Tower of formerKCRKowloon station. TheFive Flag Poles between the pier and Star House are a popular meeting place. TheKowloon Public Pier is located south-east.
There are a few retail shops at the Pier, including newsstands, a shop selling Star Ferry merchandise (models of ferries), anHSBC branch, and aHong Kong Tourism Board information centre.
Destination English | Ferry Pier Name English |
| Central | Central Ferry Piers |
| Wan Chai | Wan Chai Ferry Pier |
| Disneyland Resort | Disneyland Resort Pier |
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