Surprisingly, this pastel-colored building is still under the radar in the To Kwa Wan neighborhood of Hong Kong. Get a glimpse of this hidden gem to capture the local side of Hong Kong culture — the character of the building will really shine through in your photo!
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
Normal lens (62mm)
How to get there
N22° 18' 54.4968"E114° 11' 22.1388"
This image is of the façade of Mei King Mansion, taken from the I-Feng Mansion (Block A) in the To Kwa Wan neighborhood of Hong Kong.
The easiest way to arrive to this location is by taking the MTR to Ho Man Tin and then following the directions to the GPS / I-Feng Mansion.
Upon arrival, find the I-Feng Mansion on Mei King street — it's a white estate complex with different angles. You can start exploring the ground level first, then head straight to the lifts to go inside this building and get this view.
By MTR:
- Closest MTR Station: Ho Man Tin (Kwun Tong Line)
- Take Exit "B1"
- Turn left on Chatham Rd N
- Head northeast toward To Kwa Wan Rd
- Turn right on Lok Shan Rd
- Turn right on Mei King Street
Address:
I-Feng Mansion, 239 To Kwa Wan Rd, To Kwa Wan
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
This pink residence of the Mei King Mansion is great to photograph any month of year.
It’s best to visit during the day when the sun is out — it’ll help to accentuate the facade’s structure as well enhancing the pastel colors of the building.
Field tips
Be respectful as this is a residential building. I recommend only bringing your camera out when taking the photo, so you don't disturb anyone.
Experiment with the focal lengths! You can either go wide to get more of the building or you can zoom into the details like I did. If you zoom in, try using a focal length around 60mm. This is a great focal length to zoom into the pink building.
Don't worry about having the exact same spot for this composition as this mansion is a complex with many similar buildings. It offers a great deal of different angle opportunities and colorful facades all around.
Current weather
To Kwa Wan
Partially cloudy
80o
F
Wed
80o
73o
Thu
79o
74o
Fri
77o
74o
Sat
78o
74o
Sun
78o
75o
Blue Hour
21:58
80o
Partially cloudy
Sunrise
22:20
80o
Partially cloudy
Golden Hour
10:08
80o
Partially cloudy
Sunset
10:38
80o
Partially cloudy
Do nearby
To Kwa Wan is one of the oldest residential areas in Hong Kong. Filled with old buildings and architecture, I strongly recommend exploring the area to discover its rich history. It’s also great for street photography!
While you’re here, check out the Cattle Depot Artist Village. It's a a former slaughterhouse that has now been renovated and turned into an art studio. (63號 Ma Tau Kok Rd, To Kwa Wan)