Hong Kong Skyline
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Neighborhood: Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui is one of the major tourist and shopping areas of Hong Kong. With a high concentration of hotels, retail shops and commercial offices – it’s a busy and bustling neighborhood that never sleeps. On the surface, Tsim Sha Tsui seems to only feature an abundant number of high-end retail stores selling designer brands and jewelry, owing to its popularity with high-budget shopping tours. However, it also contains a diverse range of attractions for the entire family. Whether taking a walk in Kowloon Park, exploring museums, going shopping or grabbing a bite to eat – Tsim Sha Tsui has something for everyone.
How to get there
- East Tsim Sha Tsui • 6 min walk
- Tsim Sha Tsui • 7 min walk
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- 🌈🌈❤️happyopenmindedtraveler❤️🌈🌈The Netherlands408,155 contributionsNice to be back in beautiful Hong Kong!!!I was in Hong Kong for the last time in February 2020, just before Covid-19 caused travel chaos worldwide and many borders almost everywere were closed. Now that the Hong Kong border is fully opened, i returned and stayed here for 2 nights altogether. The Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade in Kowloon is almost just down the road from the Kowloon Hotel where i stayed for one night. From the Tsim Sha Shui Promenade on Kowloon, the views of the Hong Kong Skyline on Hong Kong island on the other side are always most spectacular, both day and night. Very impressive indeed as far as i am concerned👍👍👍Visited October 2023Traveled soloWritten December 12, 2023
- gcrefsBrisbane, Australia499 contributionsHK is spectacular - amazing views of the city and the harborUse the Peak Tram to get to the top of HK. The trams are air conditioned and going up the steep tram line is a fun time itself. The mid morning to lunch is always busy try to avoid. Weekends are busy as well. The cost is HK$148 to HK$168 that includes a round trip on the tram plus entry to the viewing platform which they call the Sky Terrace 428. Take your time and enjoy the view - late afternoons is fun as well. Go up and have a meal and then see the HK skyline at night. The best viewing days are when there is no cloud or fog around.Visited May 2024Traveled with friendsWritten May 11, 2024
- LolaGo1Washington DC, District of Columbia6,632 contributionsLand Scarcity and High Rise BuildingsDue to land scarcity in the city, the only option is to build up. Thus the high rise buildings for residential and commercial uses came about. During the day, it is nice to walk along the promenade and watch the skyline; much better after sun set when it gets cooler and buildings got lighted.Visited May 2024Traveled soloWritten May 15, 2024
- TR4prezGreater London, United Kingdom332 contributionsBreathtaking viewsBeautiful must see city skyline. Best viewed from Peak accessed via funicular train service or bus. M as ke sure you take a topped up Octopus card to avoid ticket queuesVisited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 16, 2024
- Christian MCopenhagen, Denmark6,123 contributionsA Sight for Sore Eyes Both Day and NightA couple of weeks ago we were in Shanghai and were blown away by the beautiful skyline. Hong Kong's skyline, viewed from the harbor promenade on the Kowloon side of the city, is more sprawling and perhaps less cohesive, but with great energy. Hard not to love. If you have the chance, come and enjoy the view both during the day and at 8 PM when the 10-minute Symphony of Lights show takes place. You'll get fantastic pictures at both times.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten June 29, 2024
- Ltravel88United States121 contributionsStunning SkylineHong Kong’s skyline is definitely one of the best in the world. Whether by day or night, it’s truly a stunning sight that never bores. We were able to get a birds eye view from The Peak, aboard the Star Ferry and strolling on the Avenue of Stars during the day and evening. Seeing Hong Kong’s skyline was a breathtaking experience that’s unforgettable.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 11, 2024
- TaherAlbaghliJulianKuwait City, Kuwait1,923 contributionsMust Do itHong Kong is a modern and developed city full of skyscrapers. Moreover it is one of the best cities in the world. In my view watching city view from skyline cool especially when you stay or eat in in tower. The unique thing in Honk Kong the people speak English and helpful like Singaporean.Visited August 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 25, 2024
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Fr. Bruce
Nyack, NY36 contributions
Sep 2019
Stop and smell the roses in terms of Hong Kong skyscrapers means taking time to see the city skyline - and the evening laser light shows.Enjoy, Fr. Bruce+
Written February 25, 2020
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srimanone
Joshua Tree, CA1,031 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
The Hong Kong skyline is one of the better things to do in this city. Massive amounts of buildings surround the harbor and plenty of lights going off. Sure there is a light show at 8 pm but I saw it from the top floor of my cruise ship as we passed by. Otherwise, I would have not gone to see it. Very busy place.
Written January 5, 2020
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Zimminaroundtheworld
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan1,973 contributions
Jan 2020
I hiked Lion Rock and Victoria Peak and you get great views of the city from both locations. You obviously see the skyline at almost any point in Hong Kong, it is just massive. The waterfront area has great views as well, but I would say the best views are from Victoria Peak. At 8 p.m. daily, they do a light show that expands most buildings looking across the bay. I found it to be a bit disappointing, it was cool but did not give me that wow factor. Hong Kong is just a massive city with an incredible skyline.
Written January 30, 2020
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MountaineerLu
Falling Waters, WV2,015 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Hong Kong has an outstanding natural setting any way you look at it. It has an expansive harbor and all parts of the city are surrounded by mountains. There is little flat space in which to build so everything was built vertically and the mountains and bodies of water afford outstanding views no matter from which angle one looks from. That is a part of visiting Hong Kong I never get tired of.
Written July 1, 2020
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laura
Sydney, Australia129 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
One of the best in the world. Not much else to say but you must see it in person to really appreciate and fall in love with this city. will always love hong kong, the skyscrapers & the harbour, i recommend finding somewhere such as victoria peak, to get a good view from above !!
Written February 24, 2020
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PascalJ45
Montargis, France190 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We climbed the peak twice, once with the funicular without reservation (2 hours of queue) and another time with the bus, without queue and very fast, this also allows us to discover the high areas. For these 2 occasions we went there at dusk to see the city lit up, it’s exceptional. We went back down on foot, it’s fun, the degree of the slope sometimes forces you to run instead of walking. You arrive at the lively areas of Hong Kong.
Written October 14, 2023
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LolaGo1
Washington DC, DC6,632 contributions
May 2024 • Solo
Due to land scarcity in the city, the only option is to build up. Thus the high rise buildings for residential and commercial uses came about. During the day, it is nice to walk along the promenade and watch the skyline; much better after sun set when it gets cooler and buildings got lighted.
Written May 15, 2024
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gcrefs
Brisbane, Australia499 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Use the Peak Tram to get to the top of HK.
The trams are air conditioned and going up the steep tram line is a fun time itself.
The mid morning to lunch is always busy try to avoid. Weekends are busy as well.
The cost is HK$148 to HK$168 that includes a round trip on the tram plus entry to the viewing platform which they call the Sky Terrace 428.
Take your time and enjoy the view - late afternoons is fun as well. Go up and have a meal and then see the HK skyline at night.
The best viewing days are when there is no cloud or fog around.
The trams are air conditioned and going up the steep tram line is a fun time itself.
The mid morning to lunch is always busy try to avoid. Weekends are busy as well.
The cost is HK$148 to HK$168 that includes a round trip on the tram plus entry to the viewing platform which they call the Sky Terrace 428.
Take your time and enjoy the view - late afternoons is fun as well. Go up and have a meal and then see the HK skyline at night.
The best viewing days are when there is no cloud or fog around.
Written May 11, 2024
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Uliakiss
Moscow, Russia793 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Do not confuse the laser show and the city panorama. If you look at it as a show, it's funny. When you see this panorama for the first time in the evening, yes, it’s impressive, but the city is beautiful on its own, without the show. The show itself is just flashing lasers. I knew it wouldn’t be great, but it’s far below expectations.
The best view of the city skyline from this shore is from the K11 Victoria Dockside terrace. I visited her during the day and in the evening, when it got dark.
The best view of the city skyline from this shore is from the K11 Victoria Dockside terrace. I visited her during the day and in the evening, when it got dark.
Written August 10, 2023
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akio9jp
Narita, Japan18,680 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
If you take the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak, you can see the amazing cityscape of Hong Kong from there. Also, if you look down at Hong Kong Island on the opposite shore from the beautiful promenade (Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade) along Victoria Harbor, the scenery of the sea, sky, and forest of skyscrapers is as beautiful as a painting. The night view is also a spectacular sight.
Written October 24, 2023
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What is he situation for toutirsts currently in Hong Kong. Is it safe? Can tourists get around safely and explore the city or would you advise agaist travelling and staying in Hong Kong whilst the protest are happening? Have booked 5 nights in October and considering cancelling due to the protests happening. Dont want to spend 5 nights in the hotel unable to get around the city due to the protests and constant tear gas being sprayed etc.. . advise please from any tourists currently in Hong Kong.
Written August 21, 2019
My husband & I just returned from 7 nights on Hong Kong Island & we experienced no protesting problems. We stayed at Harbour Grand HK & only went over to the Kowloon area one night and didn’t like it. Too busy for us,ppl hassling you to buy fake watches etc,so we stayed mainly on HK Island.
We took the MTR and a few buses for getting around.Buy an Octopus Card & any $ still on it at the end of your holiday is refunded.
We took the Tram up to Victoria Peak - great views,plan to be there over lunch as quite a few restaurants and some shops.
We took a ferry over to Macau. ( Took 1 hr & make sure you get the one that goes to the Taipa Macau wharf,then 5 mins in taxi to Hyatt, where the show is,see below) This area is like a mini Vegas.
If you go over, you must see The House of Dancing Water Show - it will blow you away.Its on at 5pm & 8pm & goes for about 80mins.Only place in the world it’s shown.
We took a ferry out to Lamma Island,little fishing Village.Had some great Seafood at Sandy’s
We took a bus down south to Stanley - Stanley Markets and some cute restaurants again with good seafood.
The ferry’s leave from HK Island
We flew out late Sunday night and had no probs getting to the airport by taxi. 45 minutes.
But later that evening the protesters did set fire etc to the MTR Central station entrance on HK Island.
We were considering cancelling our holiday,but felt because we were down on HK Island there was less risk of protesting.
We really enjoyed our week. I hope if you do go you have an enjoyable time with no problems
Written September 11, 2019
Hi.. I'm going on this September with my daughter which is six years old and my sister. Any place which is convenient to stay and should we take three days of double deck bus tour? I have three nights in Hong Kong before I move into Disneyland hotel.
Written June 6, 2019
Three days should give you a fair amount of time to see the sights but 3 days on a Hop On Hop Off might be too limited. The metro is a great way to get around and very economical. We stayed at the Kowloon Hotel and there were a lot of families staying there so must be ok for them. It’s easy walk from there to the waterfront and has entry to metro subways from the lobby and also right outside the hotel. I suggest going to the tourist board store at the Star Ferry complex at the harbour front for some good ideas on suitable things to see and do, they are very helpful.
Written June 8, 2019
Bhagwan K
Navi Mumbai, India
How many days is required for Hong Kong tour with macau
Written August 17, 2018
4 days in Hong Kong, 2 in Macau are good enough.
Written May 29, 2019
Здравствуйте! Подскажите, а кто-нибудь смотрел это лазерное шоу с парома Star Ferry, плавают ли они в это время? Билет стоит также или дороже? Надо ли заказывать билеты заранее или нет такого ажиотажа и можно купить непосредственно перед шоу?
Written April 7, 2018
Смотреть с парома можно, но это будет не очень удобно. Дело в том, что паромы курсируют с одного берега на другой в обычном режиме, они не меняют маршрут, чтобы привезти пассажиров к более выгодной точке обзора. Это всего лишь средство передвижения, а не аттракцион для туристов. А видно с парома прямо скажем - не очень :)
так что лучше посмотреть это со стационарной точки:)
Written April 17, 2018
Hello everyone.
I have a general question. I have 7 days between seoul and Hong Kong. how many days is good for each. also what area and which hotel is good in Hong kong? for me the most important thing is to be in center of all actions and don't have to travel a lot in a short time I have. This is my first time there and any input really help.
Thanks a million
Written March 2, 2018
I think 3 days in each place is good.
In Seoul - try and get a hotel near the Myeongdong area. I stayed at Hotel Venue G. It was within 30 min walking distance to most of the interesting places like Insadol, the Palaces, the temples, Tapgol park, the shopping areas, Money museum etc. The metro stations were within 5 min walking distance.
For Hong Kong, I preferred Hong Kong Island over Kowloon. I stayed in Harbour Grand hotel in North Point. It was a pricey hotel as I was with my family. I am sure you can obtain a more economically priced hotel in the Causeway Bay area. This is a lively place with lots of eating places, bars and shops.
Give yourself one day to visit Kowloon. The star ferry runs frequent services between Hong Kong and Kowloon. In Kowloon you will find Kowloon Park, Nathan and Chatham Roads, the avenue of stars, promenade (to watch the light show), Jade market, many shops and eating places, museums.
Spend another day going to Macau on the early morning Turbojet ferry and returning in the evening. Best to book tickets in advance and online - so that you get cheap tickets. Otherwise, you will pay for more expensive tickets if you go to the ferry terminal to buy tickets as the cheap ones are all sold out.
Spend another day in Lantau Island. Take the yellow metro line to Tung Chung. From here take the cable car to Ngong Ping Village to see the Buddha and the monastery. From here take a bus to Tai O fishing village - and return to Tung Chung by bus.
If you need any other information, let me know.
Written March 2, 2018
Il famoso skyline con lo spettacolo delle luci si vede dal porto dell’isola di hong kong guardando verso kowloon oppure da kowloon guardando verso l’isola?
Written December 6, 2017
Il mio albergo si trovava a kowloon , quartiere tsimshatsui e si vedeva perfettamente
Written December 6, 2017
Hi All, I'm planning for a trip to Hong Kong with Family including kids. My questions is as follows:
a. How many days shall we plan?
b. Shall we include Macau as well, is it worth visiting with kids?
c. Shall we stay inside Disneyland or outside in a hotel and visit disney land?
d. How shall we plan our days?
Any suggested itinerary would be really helpful and appreciated
Regards
Amrit
Written December 2, 2017
a. 4 days 3 nights should be plenty .
b. Add One more day if you go to Macau. If you do go, catch the “Dancing Water” show which will impress kids & adults. I’m not a big fan of Macau. But, some might like the Portuguese restaurants , glittery buildings Las Vegas style including one that’s a replica of Eiffel Tower.
c. If your kids are fairly into Disney stuff then it might be fun for them to stay one of the nights in one of the Disney hotels. Various Disney characters move around in the Hotel restaurants which is nice for kids. Downside : some price premium .
d. Use the recommendations on Trip Advsior eg visit the Peak, Victoria Harbour, Ocean Park... Stanley .
Written December 2, 2017
Alguien me podría decir un buen sitio para ver el skyline de noche? Tengo una escala larguilla en HK y me gustaría acercarme a verlo, pero tampoco tengo demasiado tiempo así que una buena conexión con el aeropuerto sería clave!
Muchas gracias!!
Written September 1, 2017
Hi
Take the MTR to TST (Tsim Sha Tsui) and go to the Star Ferry Pier. You will find a terrace with a perfect view over to Hong Kong Island and its beautiful skyline :-)
Have a nice stay and enjoy the view!
Written September 2, 2017
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