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Hong Kong is one of those rare cities that is arguably livelier and more interesting at night than it is during the day. Its towering skyscrapers, street bazaars, beaches and parklands pulsate with a rhythm that you won’t find in any other place. Visitors often report being mesmerised by the colours of the night when they are out and about. Here are the best spots from where you can enjoy Hong Kong's sparkling night views.
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline and the picturesque Victoria Harbour from 60m high in the sky. A ride on the Hong Kong Observation Wheel is an exciting experience as the city glitters before your very eyes. The wheel has 42 gondolas which can seat eight passengers in one go, as well as a VIP gondola for those who want to experience a grandiose ride. The facility is open from morning to late evening (till 10PM/11PM) and takes visitors on a three-round loop which lasts for 15 minutes. It is one of the best places to visit in Hong Kong at night.
Simply known as The Peak, this is probably the most famous landmark in Hong Kong. From the vantage point on Lugard Road, you can get a spectacular panorama of not only the skyscrapers on Hong Kong Island but also Kowloon Peninsula and the cargo piers of Kwai Chung. Instagram buffs often visit at twilight to capture stunning images of the city's illuminated skyline, or photograph the area's rich flora and fauna and historic buildings while taking a relaxing hike along the tree-lined Peak Circle Walk. Another great vantage point to consider is The Peak Tower’s Sky Terrace 428, the highest 360-degree viewing platform in town, making it a great place to visit in Hong Kong at night.
Stretching all the way along the edge of Tsim Sha Tsui to Hung Hom, this seafront promenade escorts you through the Avenue of Stars, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Hong Kong Space Museum, along with a stunning city skyline on the opposite side. At the Avenue of Stars you will find the handprints and statues of some of the biggest names in Hong Kong’s film industry such as Bruce Lee, Anita Mui, Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Tony Leung, to name a few. The “Symphony of Lights” multimedia light show starts every night at 8PM to provide visitors with an audiovisual feast involving searchlights, lasers and LED screens.
Located in Sham Shui Po, Garden Hill is named after the Garden Bakery situated at its base. It’s a popular morning exercise spot for the neighbourhood, and in the evening, a great place to watch the sun set and the city come to life. The walk up to the vantage point takes only 15 minutes, and you’ll get a peep into the everyday life of locals: the public housing estates and old tenement buildings in Shek Kip Mei and Sham Shui Po, as well as the bustling area of Nam Cheong Street. For photography enthusiasts, this is an ideal spot to shoot light trail photos. Afterwards, explore the Sham Shui Po district, with its quirky cafés, contemporary art spaces and independent shops, all of which retain their old-school charm. You can also easily spend hours sifting through the eclectic wares of the district's open-air street markets.
A visit to Tai Mo Shan in the New Territories is a trip to cloud nine. As the highest mountain in Hong Kong, the 957m peak is often enveloped by mist, earning it the nickname of “Big Mist Mountain” in Cantonese. When the fog is low, you could even find yourself standing above a sea of clouds—a truly mesmerising sight. The night view is just as surreal; weather permitting, Tai Mo Shan enjoys panoramic vistas of over 85 per cent of Hong Kong, including Lion Rock, Kowloon Peak, Victoria Peak and Ma On Shan. Check out the Tai Mo Shan Lookout, an exposed, windy spot with dramatic views at all times of the day. You may even get an opportunity to photograph the local wildlife of the mountain, which consists of birds, snakes, butterflies, freshwater crabs, oxen, porcupines and wild boar, to name a few animal species.
