Tsing Yi Island Peak view of Stonecutters Bridge & ICC Building

The featured image was taken from a peak on Tsing Yi Island. It overlooks the Stonecutters Bridge, Victoria Harbour and the International Commerce Centre building. Transit to Cheung Ching Estate (MTR directions below). Start hiking uphill along the slope located opposite to the bus stop at Cheung Ching Estate. Turn right at the end of the stairs and another right when you reach a pavilion. Take the stairs ahead passing several cemeteries and you will see three adjoining peaks called Sam Chi Heung. You will see large container terminals but will have a blocked view by the pavilion and trees. Walk past this pavilion, turn right at the junction and you will see the obstacle light on the way up, and walk past this trigonometric station. Shortly after passing another obstacle light you will arrive at the viewpoint! Refer to the GPS coordinate in satellite or street view for more context. By MTR: - Closest MTR Station: Tsing Yi (Tung Chung Line) - Transfer to bus 88D/249M and get off at Cheung Ching Estate

All months are suitable to photograph from this Tsing Yi Island peak.

For an illuminated bridge and cityscape I recommend visiting at night when the lights are on. Given this view faces southeast the sunrise is also beautiful to photograph as the skies over Kowloon and Hong Kong Island become vibrant.

It’s a difficult hike so I wouldn’t make the trek alone. Bring some friends and care for one another!

It can get windy and chilly atop the peak so bring along a jacket and dress warm.

I used my telephoto lens (142mm) to magnify the Stonecutters Bridge and International Commerce Centre that are off in the distance. That said, using a wide-angle lens gives a great perspective as well.

To best capture the illuminated bridge I recommend using a tripod. I set my shutter speed to 13 seconds.