Victoria Peak is the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island, offering an otherwise unavailable view of Hong Kong, including the Kowloon side. On clear days, you can see the horizon go on into the distance.
To get to the peak, you can a tramway train, which is about a five minute ride. On the other hand, waiting to get on the tram took me about 30 minutes on a good day at a good time. The tram actually has stops like a bus, because some people actually live on the peak, though these are considered luxury estates.
At night, the lights of Hong Kong’s famous skyline start to turn on, and the view changes dramatically. The skyline is normally seen and photographed from the Kowloon side, so this is a different perspective from usual Hong Kong photographs.
There’s an entire little village at the peak, with lots of touristy areas selling overpriced memorabilia.
victoria peak at sunset now one of my favorite pictures awsome job man
Thanks Rob. :)
Agreed. That’s an incredible shot. Is there a trail that you can walk up as well? :)
I have no idea, but I bet there is a pathway of some sort. Not that it’d be an easy walk, but there seem to be pathways going everywhere in Hong Kong.
i’ve been here twice. but for some reason i’ve never seen it at night.. and i think it looks better at night
I think all of Hong Kong looks better at night! I’d highly recommend absorbing as much as possible when the lights are on, especially during Christmas time. It’s like being in a whole other city.
Sorry you didn’t have a clear view, but on the other hand, I rarely see misty pics of it; it’s still so beautiful. Definitely one of the 5 most interesting vistas in the world as far as I’m concerned.
In a way, I’m glad I was able to capture the fog. I had never seen so much in my life, rolling off the mountains. Someone told me it happens at this time of year which means it’s characteristic of Hong Kong, which can’t be that bad.