Lugard Road view of Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour & Kowloon

The best way to get to Victoria Peak is public transport. Taxis, minibuses and public buses take you up to the Peak Galleria in around 30 minutes from Admiralty Station. Another option is to take the historical Peak Tram from the Lower Terminus in Central, though the wait time may be quite long. From the Peak Galleria, head down Lugard Road and head west. Follow the pedestrian road for 20 minutes until you reach an opening that looks over the cityscape (north).

All months of the year are suitable to photograph from Lugard Road, although the winter sun in Hong Kong is softer and the weather is usually clearer.

For the best lighting across the cityscape, golden hour is the perfect time to visit!

With a drone you’ll be able to capture higher up shots of the cityscape, which makes for a grand shot. Shooting with a wide or zoom lens also gives a nice perspective.

The primary parts of town showcased in the featured image is Mid-Level; Sheung Wan; and Sai Wan. There are many compositions to be had, so take your time and find one that works for you.

To magnify a sense of depth, I included Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbor, and Kowloon (mainland)