location-photo
camera
len
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART DG HSM Lens
Shutter Speed
13 sec
Aperture
f/5.6
Focal Length
35mm
ISO
100

Lugard Road view of IFC Building, Victoria Harbour & Kowloon

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@nicholasku
Make your way up above and observe the awakening of Hong Kong! It’s absolutely stunning especially on clear mornings when you can see across Victoria Harbour.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (35mm)
  • Tripod

How to get there

N22° 16' 41.3206"E114° 08' 48.4026"
The featured image was taken from Lugard Road Lookout on The Peak. Lugard Road goes around the perimeter of the Peak; it’s a 15-20 minute walk to the Lookout. If you’re going for sunrise you’ll need to take a taxi up to The Peak! By MTR: - Closest MTR Station: Central Station - Exit “J2” and walk to the lower Peak Tram terminus located on Garden Road for the scenic ride up to The Peak. By Bus: - Take bus 15 from Exchange Square bus terminus, or minibus 1 from MTR Hong Kong Station public transport interchange.

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Sunrise
All months of the year are suitable to photograph from the Lugard Road Lookout.
The featured image was taken at sunrise as the sun cast a beautiful glow onto Victoria Harbor and the skyline. Visit any time — day or night — for different but beautiful views!

Field tips

Most people just photograph on Lugard Road itself, but consider climbing up the rocks behind the road to get a particularly nice vantage point. Be bold, but be careful, especially if it’s been raining.
If you’re coming for sunset or sunrise, make sure to leave enough time (~30mm) for you to transit to the location to set-up your shot.
By using a wide-angle lens (35min) you can maximize your capture of Victoria Harbour and some of its iconic buildings, like Central Plaza and the International Finance Centre (IFC).
You can beautifully capture the city lights with a long exposure, so bring along a tripod if you have one.
This is also a great location for a drone! There’s so many different perspectives to capture.

Current weather

The Peak
Partially cloudy
83o
F
Thu
85o
77o
Fri
76o
74o
Sat
75o
69o
Sun
70o
67o
Mon
72o
66o

Blue Hour

22:05
83o
Partially cloudy

Sunrise

22:28
83o
Partially cloudy

Golden Hour

09:17
83o
Partially cloudy

Sunset

09:48
83o
Partially cloudy

Do nearby

Spend some time walking around The Peak and Lugard Road. It's a great place for a morning jog.

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