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camera
DJI Mavic 2 Pro
Built-in Lens
Shutter Speed
1 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
Focal Length
10.26mm
ISO
100

The Whampoa Mall & Whampoa Garden Residential Buildings

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@derryainsworth
In the middle of the largest private housing estate in Hung Hom, this boat-shaped mall is one of the most popular shopping destinations for locals and visitors. It has over 300 stores and restaurants, as well as a movie theater, bowling alley and arcade — but its best feature is how it lights up at night, standing out against the hashtag-patterned residential buildings. (before flying a drone, check and follow local drone regulations)

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Moderate
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Drone

How to get there

N22° 18' 09.5004"E114° 11' 20.8104"
This image of the Whampoa Mall and Whampoa Garden residential buildings was taken from the Wa Shun Street Sitting-out Area, which is just south of the shopping center. Once you've launched your drone, fly directly up for this view. By public transportation: - Closest station: Whampoa (via Kwun Tong Line) - Take Exit B - Head southwest on Hung Hom Rd toward 船塢街 - Turn right toward Tak Fung St and then take the stairs - Take the pedestrian overpass - Turn right toward Tak Fung St and take the stairs down - Turn left onto Tak Fung St - Turn right onto Shung King St - Turn left at Hung Luen Rd

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Night, Midnight+
The Whampoa Mall and Whampoa Garden residential buildings can be photographed during any month of the year.
At night, the boat-shaped mall and residential buildings are aglow in neon colours.

Field tips

Before flying a drone, check and follow local drone regulations.
This is a busy area with a fair amount of drone interference from the surrounding buildings — make sure to take special care when flying. The courtyard opposite has a clear line of sight with the ship and will be the safest place to fly directly up without losing connection.
Try to incorporate the residential buildings so that the colors of the mall really pop in the photo.
Other than this view, I also suggest flying higher and shooting from a bird's eye perspective.

Current weather

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Wed
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Blue Hour

22:05
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Sunrise

22:28
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Golden Hour

09:16
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Sunset

09:47
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Do nearby

Go inside The Whampoa Mall and check out the shops and dining options.
I also recommend checking out the Kerry Hotel, which is not too far down the harbour. It's a nice spot to grab a drink and watch the boats go by along the water.

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