Take the iconic Star Ferry to TSTMy wife and I visited Victoria Harbour in the daytime and also at night. brigettimoog wrote a review Jul 2020. Image by Megan Eaves / Lonely PlanetSunset over the Harbour City car park. Hike to the top of Lions Rock – the 52nd highest peak out of the 130 peaks of Hong Kong – to take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the entire city. No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission.I want emails from Lonely Planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, third-party offers, and surveys. Image by Megan Eaves / Lonely Planet

With top-notch dining, swanky atmosphere and astonishing views, SEVVA is a must visit place for Sex and the City vibes.Famed as the world’s highest bar, Ritz-Carlton’s Ozone sits impressively on the 118Bringing the most classic view of Hong Kong is the highest peak on the island, Victoria Peak. You may need binoculars.Neptune is visible during most of the night, but it is best viewed in the early morning hours and until sunrise. With its first ride in 1888, the Star Ferry brings a taste of the “old Hong Kong” paired with unrivalled skyline views of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon for merely 0.44US$ per one way crossing. We had found it to be quite ordinary in the daytime, but returned a couple of nights later, as we had been told not to miss the Laser Show. View of Hong Kong Island from Tsim Sha Tsui. Venus can best be seen in the hours just before sunrise. Jupiter is visible during most of the night, but it is best viewed in the late evening hours after sunset. You have the option to upgrade to a glass-bottom crystal cabin at booking.Monuments & Statues, Sacred & Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Points of Interest & LandmarksMonuments & Statues, Islands, Sacred & Religious SitesCentral and Western District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong 999077 ChinaWhen we visited, visibility was not the best. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority View Point occupies the 55th floor of IFC Tower 2 – one of the tallest buildings on Hong Kong Island. Image by Piera Chen / Lonely PlanetSkyscrapers tower above during a Star Ferry ride. Beta The Interactive Night Sky Map simulates the sky above Hong Kong on a date of your choice. The region is bordered by Guangdong province to the north and the South China Sea to the east, south, and west. Sit back, relax and soak in the excitement of the city.This tranquil spot is not only known for its magnificent views as you hike towards your destination, but also for a little known night-time secret. Along the right, the monuments of West Kowloon loom, their silhouettes forming a stonehenge of glass and concrete when the sun dips behind them on a clear evening. Perched on the very tip of the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, the lobby lounge of the © 2020 Lonely Planet. Hong Kong descended into scenes of chaos Sunday night, after riot police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters, and a mob armed with batons attacked people in a metro station. Visibility deteriorates as the sky gets brighter. 2048x1365 Man Made Hong Kong wildflower1555. New To Hong Kong; View all; What's On HK. The map also shows the phases of the Moon, and all solar and lunar eclipses. A spine-tingling view we recommend for an overnight camping trip.If you fancy a view with a cocktail, Wooloomooloo in Causeway Bay is your best bet. Hong Kong’s highest observation deck, Sky 100 (sky100.com.hk), is suspended 390m above terra firma, on the 100th floor of the territory’s tallest building, the International Commerce Centre (ICC) in West Kowloon.The deck offers a spectacular 360-degree view covering Hong Kong Island and almost all of Kowloon Peninsula.

But is Hong Kong really just about the financial markets, the high fashion shopping malls and overpriced cocktails?Of course not! The animation is not supported by your device/browser.Please use another device/browser or check out the desktop version of the Interactive Night Sky Map.Mercury is just 4 degrees from the Sun in the sky, so it is difficult or impossible to see it.

Walk around the path that circles the Peak to see the whole of Hong Kong and the South China Sea spread out before you. Use it to locate a planet, the Moon, or the Sun and track their movements across the sky. One of the city’s most famous views is of Victoria Harbour crisscrossed by boats, with architectural wonders lined up in the background.You can get a rush of energy (or acrophobia) taking in this futuristic megacity’s outline, but you’ll need perspective to do it properly. The Peak.

When it is a clear day, you are treated to a preview of the beautiful beaches, which aren’t far away from the trail itself, meaning you can take a well deserved dip after your bold venture.Tucked away at the top of Prince’s Building is SEVVA, a sophisticated dining space and terrace housing the best views in-between famed skyscrapers such as Bank of China Tower and IFC. Share your comments and let us know!Are you a Hong Kong regular and your favourite view didn’t make the list? Victoria Peak, also known as Mount Austin and The Peak, is a 554m tall mountain in the western half of hong Kong island. I recommend going to Central for all the shopping and then having a stroll along the harbourfront. Earn commission from each customer you refer. The harbour is nearly 42 square km in size and 43 metres at its deepest point. This urban trail is an easy way to fit in a workout whilst seeing spectacular views of the island. 15 June, 2020. With a juicy steakhouse and a vibrant rooftop cocktail bar, Wooloomooloo is the place to go if you feel like being a little fancy with your choice of scenic surroundings.A divide that lies between the city and the beaches of Shek-O, Dragon’s Back is a mountain walk that can be appreciated with every passing step. Indulge in the paradox of lush greenery combined with the spectacle of the urban landscape as your backdrop.Grab a cheap beer, a friend or two, and take a stroll along the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade at night. PIN for later? Image by Megan Eaves / Lonely PlanetGoing vertical: stellar views from the Peak Tram. Eyebar is one of our favorite rooftop bars in Kowloon due to the amazing views of Hong Kong Island across the bay. I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails.

From the top of The Peak, you can witness the concrete jungle of Hong Kong standing proudly between the lush green hills and busy sea surrounding the city.