This uncommon vantage point overlooks a main road in Hong Kong's Central district. Capture the warm blue lights illuminating the city as the red taxi cabs pass along the street.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (14mm)
Tripod
How to get there
N22° 16' 47.2872"E114° 09' 40.77"
The image was taken on the pedestrian overpass looking west onto Queensway. Make your way up to the bridge and then once you are halfway through the path, you'll see this view of the intersection.
By MTR:
- Closest station: Admiralty Station (via South Island, Island or Tsuen Wan line)
- Head southwest on Tamar St toward Queensway
- Turn right onto Queensway
- Turn right and take the stairs
- Take the pedestrian tunnel stairs and take the stairs
- Slight left and then take the pedestrian overpass
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Night
All months of the year are suitable to photograph the view of the Cheung Kong Center Car Park and Bank of China Building from the bridge over Queensway.
Visit this street at night when city lights are shining.
Field tips
Although this area is relatively safe, please be aware of your belongings and keep them within your view.
I layered four images of this view to make the editing the exposure and lighting in post-processing easier.
Don't forget to turn around and capture the view from a different perspective! The bridge offers many opportunities for photos, so get creative and discover which vantage point you like best.
Be patient and wait for an exciting set of cars to pass. I captured four cars and a bus neatly lined up.
Current weather
Central
Partially cloudy
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Mon
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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Fri
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Blue Hour
21:49
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Sunrise
22:11
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Golden Hour
09:58
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Sunset
10:27
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Do nearby
Walk around the Central district and you'll find many overpasses and lookups.
Head northeast and check out Victoria Harbour. This waterfront area is popular at night for its fireworks displays, but you can also go during the day and ride the The Hong Kong Observation Wheel for a view of the entire city.