location-photo
camera
DJI Mavic Pro
Built-in Lens
Shutter Speed
1/610 sec
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal Length
8.8mm
ISO
100

Whampoa Mall & Whampoa Garden Residential Buildings Look Down

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@m.visuals
Although you can't tell from this eye-catching look down, the boat-shaped structure in Hung Hom is among the most sought after shopping complexes in Hong Kong. It has over 300 stores and restaurants, as well as a movie theater, bowling alley and arcade! (before flying a drone, check and follow local drone regulations)

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Moderate
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Drone
  • Extra batteries

How to get there

N22° 18' 11.0844"E114° 11' 22.2612"
This image of the Whampoa Mall and Whampoa Garden residential buildings was taken from an area just south of the shopping center. Reference the GPS coordinates when you exit the subway station and you'll find where I stood. Fly directly up and north for this view once you've launched your drone. By public transportation: - Closest station: Whampoa (via Kwun Tong Line) - Take Exit B - Head southeast on Tak On St - Turn right

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
The Whampoa Mall and Whampoa Garden residential buildings can be photographed during any month of the year.
Morning, midday and late afternoon should provide similar lighting conditions, but make sure to check the weather beforehand — this area can be very smoggy.

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 — 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 some of the red cab cars if you can. Their bright hue will add some character to the shot.
Other than this view, I also suggest flying higher and shooting from a bird's eye perspective.

Current weather

Hung Hom
Partially cloudy
79o
F
Mon
83o
80o
Tue
84o
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Wed
84o
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Thu
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80o
Fri
86o
81o

Blue Hour

21:20
79o
Partially cloudy

Sunrise

21:45
79o
Partially cloudy

Golden Hour

10:40
79o
Partially cloudy

Sunset

11:12
79o
Partially cloudy

Do nearby

Go inside The Whampoa Mall and check out the shops and dining options.
You can also visit 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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