Victoria Harbour

Wonderful view and magical ambiance! Whenever u have been at hongkong U should visit here and stay until sunset! This place really makes you feel shangarila :)..

Beautiful and stunning views. Especially come in the evening to enjoy light and sound show. It's usually at 8 but to get best spots come few minutes early. Easy to get by bus or metro. Highly recommended if you in Hong Kong

Amazing view with many boats passing by. Highly recommend here if you wanna go for a walk or a run and the railing has shape of the hand of famous people.

Situated amongst cultural landmarks like their art museum and theatre (?), a salty flavour to the air, slightly pungent. Flocks of tourists come for a photo or two, best enjoyed perhaps at nightfall with the skyscrapers and their lights. We visited as the evening approached, with lackluster sky. Otherwise pretty alright.

Nice watching the lights on the other side of the harbour. The lights are really cool and it gives Hong Kong a different vibe. You better watch out though, there are a lot of people trying to sell you stuff. But overall a really pleasant place to be at night

Beautiful place with stunning view especially at night time. Surrounded by restaurants, bars, cruises, and shopping streets nearby. This place is one of the Hong Kong popular landmarks that you should not miss!

The Symphony of Lights in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, is a mesmerizing multimedia show that combines lights, music, and lasers, transforming the city's skyline into a dazzling spectacle. It's definitely a must-see if you're in Hong Kong!

Victoria Harbour, known as 維多利亞港 in Chinese, is an iconic symbol of Hong Kong, seamlessly blending natural beauty with urban sophistication. As one of the busiest harbors in the world, it offers a breathtaking panorama of towering skyscrapers juxtaposed against the serene waters. The Symphony of Lights, a nightly multimedia show, illuminates the skyline, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. Whether taking a leisurely stroll along the promenade, enjoying a cruise, or dining at one of the waterfront restaurants, Victoria Harbour offers an unforgettable experience that captures the essence of Hong Kong's dynamic spirit.

Definitely worth at least checking out. The view of the city line is spectacular, especially at night. You can hire cheap cruises to take you around the harbor, and while it's a bit touristy, it's still fun.

Victoria Harbour is known for the panoramic view and skyline, particularly in the direction towards Hong Kong Island. It's beautiful and chill to ride the ferry on a crystal clear sunny day.

One of the most beautiful places for photos in HK. Located in the heart of Kowloon, facing Central and the peak in HK Island. If u ever have a chance to visit HK, u can not miss this popular tourist spot. Highly recommended

Victoria Harbor was first referenced in Zheng He's sailing maps of the Chinese coast in 1426 but it was not until 1810 that the East India Company drew detailed maps of the harbor. Victoria harbor is 16.17 square miles is both deep and sheltered Because of it's strategic location it became a primary trading center and supported British colonization of South East Asia. Even today Victoria Harbor is used by thousands of international vessels each year despite increasing use of Singapore harbors. The best views of the harbor are from the Pearl tower atop Victoria Peak or at the Cultural Center of Tsim Sha on the Kewloon side of the harbor. Fireworks are part of Victoria Harbors draw and are a grand sight. The Chinese New Year festivities are spectacular and highlighted with a large production called the "Symphony of Lights". Where once there were many small business owners along the harbor and promenade, today many have been driven out by high rents and replaced by large corporate interests like Samsung. Land reclamation and pollution have further deteriorated the harbor. Despite these changes, tourists and locals alike still swarm to the harbor for recreation and shopping. There are three cross-harbor road tunnels, three mass transit railway routes, the Star Ferry and First Ferry, all capable of getting you cross the harbor or to other nearby islands.

10 Star Review Bring ur big FoodPorn cameras.. ur gonna want 2 take pictures of that tasty skyline of Hong Kong Island n it is going 2 get nasty!.. just keep it 2 urself n enjoy.. it doesn't matter if u ate @ nearby Gordon Ramsay or another restaurant n being full, then u walk out n u c that skyline.. ur going 2 get hungry again.. wait.. did I c ur perverted camera drooling?

This place is very good, because we can see statues of famous artists or actors from all parts of the world. Apart from that, there are also palm prints from world artists. This place is also very cool because it is close to between Kowloon and the island in Hong Kong. This area is usually visited by many tourists from various parts of the world. If you have the chance to visit Hong Kong, be sure not to miss this place.

Victoria Harbour --- this is thE place in Hong Kong where I melt. It is, for me, one of the most breathtaking and awesome (in the true meaning of the word) places. Star Ferries chugging between Kowloon side and Hong Kong Island, wealthy family-owned posh boats and ferries departing to Macau, the architecture of HK Island which is mind-boggling and the deep, glistening waters of the this busy harbour. My favorite place in Hong Kong and has been for over 25 years!

I'm sort of tossed up between whether Sydney or Hong Kong has the better harbour. I guess, since I happen to be Australia, probably fall on the side of Hong Kong on the grounds that not only is it exotic, but at one stage it has a huge rusting ship stuck in the middle of it (when was the subject of a James Bond film). The Queen Elizabeth is now long gone, and all the junks have basically been moved elsewhere, but the harbour is still pretty impressive, especially travelling over by ferry, which is actually one of the cheapest ways to get from one side of the harbour to the other. Mind you, I'm not sure how long it is going to retain this name, as I suspect sooner or later it will no doubt change, if only to erase the last vestages of British colonialism.

The blue sky, the tall buildings, and the reflective water... Add some puffy clouds during the day and some bright lights during the night... Wherever the setting might be, those are the key ingredients to a very fantabulous view. San Francisco, CA has its share of skyscrapers as the backdrop of the San Francisco Bay as can be appreciated from Treasure Island (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/city-of-san-francisco-san-francisco?select=OGWxnIJF9mct9eij_7DToQ). Factoring in the Bay Bridge, the scenery becomes even more dramatic (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/city-of-san-francisco-san-francisco?select=oQKxRnJD5Byhna68x2tw2g). San Diego, CA has its own grand version, best enjoyed from Coronado Island (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/city-of-san-diego-san-diego-31?select=qLhjGOQPza893XWtMyHkrQ). During our 2016 summer trip, I really looked forward to seeing what Hong Kong had to offer. Named after Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, the Victoria Harbour lies between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. As a British colony back in the day (hence taking the British English spelling of harbour instead of harbor), it provided refuge for the British fleet and would later become one of the busiest ports in the world. Coming from a Lantau Island day trip to visit the Big Buddha, we arrived at Kowloon's southern tip at Tsim Sha Tsui to finally experience Hong Kong's top destination. Honestly, it was indeed a sight to behold... We got off the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR railway stop, worked our way southwest where the Clock Tower stood, and headed east to the Promenade. The harbor was full of life with red-sail junks, ferries, cruise ships, and boats navigating through the water. The Hong Kong skyline on the other side was much closer than the San Francisco and San Diego encounters, which made me wish I had an ultra wide-angle lens. Photo-stitching or smartphone's panoramic mode could have yielded a wider shot, but I'm not a fan of either of those so I did not even bother. Superman can leap tall buildings in a single bound and it actually made me think how he could have accomplished that feat here. From the Star Ferry terminal to even further east of the Avenue of Stars (which was closed during our visit), there were plenty of sweet spots to choose from and it was just a matter of getting the right lighting. Our late afternoon arrival was perfect because the intent was to wait for the 8pm "A Symphony of Lights" show. A ride at one of the Chinese junks or ferries would have been a welcome addition to our itinerary, but we did not have much time to spare. After a quick bite, we headed back to get our front row seats for the light and sound event. As it got darker, the lights from the Hong Kong skycrapers that started bleeding through the harbor was downright gorgeous! Although the show did not live up to the hype, it did not have any negative impact on how beautiful the skyline and harbor were at night. The next day, it was time to go to Victoria Peak to see the harbor from the Hong Kong side. It was very hot and humid when we were there, but the 360-degree view from atop the Sky Terrace 428 was not to be missed (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/C_CJJ3-aoVcn8TmCICzR9w?select=dwl390Ya_YwO05YEFNxdRg). The vantage point was also breathtaking (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/jy8tEjuOnsV96MmpD0M5MA?select=UbkpbKfvf0Bb9a9WIWD9FA)! All that was missing was a rainbow, but that would be pushing my luck too far. It would have been great to witness this spectacle at dark, but we had to catch our flight home that night. Whether it was from ground level or at an elevation, the view of the harbor and the skyline was nothing short of sensational. My draft (along with plenty more) had been sitting for about 8 months now, but my memories of Hong Kong are still vivid. Sometimes life takes a turn or life simply happens and it becomes a bit of a challenge to complete a review, but I had to make sure I got this one out... with stil about 2.5 hours before Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals. Go Dubs!

Victoria Harbor should be the Hong Kong's biggest attraction is Hong Kong itself! It is beautiful, I'd recommend going in the evening before or after dinner because there is a laser light show every night at 8 pm called The Symphony of Lights. You can see this best either at ground-level at the Kowloon side from the promenade near the Avenue of the Stars, or at elevation from Sky 100. However its extremely congested and there is a terrible amount of smog pollution over the gorgeous skyline. Nonetheless, its worth seeing. I saw it in the afternoon and the evening. A must experience for all visitor if in Hong Kong!

Being the top three skylines consistently in the world, Victoria Harbour has a lot to offer - from buskers, boat casinos, constant expansions, malls, museums, and what feels like never enough seats and space due to the summer tourists that flock to Hong Kong every year to view this magnificent view. I think Victoria Harbour looked a little prettier a few years ago, now, especially during the rainy and summer months, there's a lot of fog/smog from the rain and heat. The number of tourists are increasing to what feels like an exponential rate that there aren't even enough seats by the harbour anymore for people to sit and chat on a regular weekday afternoon. They're doing some construction now, so my favourite part of the harbour view is actually in Jordan, where there's a new green space and seats created with less tourists all gathered in the area.

Hong Kong's biggest attraction is Hong Kong itself, and there is nowhere better to witness the city's full glory than the promenade of Victoria Harbour! The development of Hong Kong is peculiar: the city "grew" its skyscrapers from extremely steep and mountainous terrain of the Hong Kong island, and reclaimed more land from the water to build more. The result: an impressive juxtaposition of the unique skyline filled with skyscrapers that defied the limitations of nature! You can see this best either at ground-level at the Kowloon side from the promenade near the Avenue of the Stars, or at elevation from Sky 100 (https://www.yelp.com/biz/21oOsByu3ujnXciOc-XUHw?hrid=Xxbv9UYQNll53HcPThsiqA). For a closing view, take the super-cheap Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui (https://www.yelp.com/biz/fTbA8y4a91Gk7qJSiY5CWw?hrid=8ELz1X-MtNxuYle9iS2Jiw) to get the skyline come to you! It doesn't matter if you go during day or night...In fact, go during day AND night! Awe at the famous Hong Kong skyline, because truly this is a must experience for all Hong Kong visitors no matter what!

Victoria Harbour is just a beautiful place. If you're in Hong Kong make sure to stop by here. You can get to Kowloon from Hong Kong Island by taxi, bus, or ferry. Try the ferry, it's a different experience and you get to take in the scenery. The light show is nightly from 8pm here at the harbour. You get a better view from the Kowloon side.

"Spectacular Setting" Always enjoy the harbor in Hong Kong. Lots of activity in the different areas. Took a Sampan in the area where the fishing boat are moored. The star ferry is one of the main attractions.

Love it here , best skyline in the world . It's home away from home it's busy and bright like Times Square.

I was here earlier in 2017 during Chinese New Year. A great way to see the harbor at a cheap price is to just take the ferry.

Busy, beautiful, lovely to walk on, to see the city from both sides is a must when you have visitors in town. I love going to events on the Harbour, chilling and walking around with a beer, taking ferries to anywhere, waiting for the sun to go down. Just wish something could be done about all the trash! :(

Victoria Peak is beautiful, however its extremely congested and there is a terrible amount of smog pollution over the gorgeous skyline. Nonetheless, its worth seeing. I saw it in the afternoon and the evening. I'd recommend going in the evening before or after dinner because there is a laser light show every night at 8 pm called The Symphony of Lights. A must see if in Hong Kong!!!!

Absolutely beautiful! Got to Victoria harbor by a ferry, which only cost less than $1. Came during the evening, did a little shopping, and came back at night to see the city lights! It's definitely a must when in town. My friends and I grabbed a couple beers at 7-11 to watch the sun set. At first, I was a little worried about drinking in public, but then saw that we were not the only ones. Also, be on the look out for an ice cream truck! The soft serve is so rich and creamy! Perfect for Hong Kong's hot weather!

One of the free events around the city is the Laser Light Show nightly at 8pm? I find one of the best places for viewing is on Kowloon side along the Avenue of Stars. There are benches all along the waterfront, go early and scout out a good bench. We find some good places in front of the Intercontinental Hotel. Walk over from the Peninsula Hotel, go behind the museum and there is a small stage of entertainment at night, go along the left side and walk along the waterfront, once you pass the Bruce Lee Statue, you have gone too far to see the light show. Walk back. On a clear night the light show is amazing highlighting all the buildings. There might be some announcement but its only in Chinese.

Absolutely stunning. We hoofed it over here after our plane actually managed to arrive EARLY and after basically running from the airport to the train to a taxi and to the river, we were absolutely blown away by the size and beauty of the skyline in front of us. We never got to see it during the daylight, but at night it only adds to the impressiveness that Hong Kong is as a city. The Symphony of Lights is a laser light 'show' along the skyline of Hong Kong Island seen from Victoria Harbour. I use the word show a bit loosely because I'll be honest in that the show is not all that incredibly impressive... however, the skyline itself IS impressive. We ended up taking the Star Ferry over to the other side, and it was such a neat experience seeing the city at night. Our next stop was the tram station up to Victoria Peak, which I also highly recommend. So, make seeing the Hong Kong Island skyline at night a priority! A must-see!! Tons of food and nice shopping in the immediate surrounding area too. We took the Airport Express Train from Hong Kong International Airport to the Kowloon Station (if you have a group of 4+ you can buy group tickets for MUCH cheaper at the customer service counter .. the group tickets were not in the ticket machines).. then it isn't a far walk to the Harbour, but we did take a very cheap taxi since we were rushing to see The Symphony of Lights... plus we only had 12 hours in HK :)

Hong Kong would not be Hong Kong if it wasn't for the harbor- the name itself is a dead giveaway because HK's Chinese name actually means "fragrant harbor". Don't ask me why its fragrant because honestly it doesn't smell all that nice but it is home all the same to me. "Victoria Harbour" is usually given to mean the body of water stretching from Kennedy Town all the way over to Chai Wan- this is the ever narrowing strip that separates Kowloon from Hong Kong Island and it is the where you get the amazing cityscape photos taken. Why is it called Victoria? Not quite sure, but I would say that its A) Colonial naming strategy (for Queen and Country) and B) Central and bits of Sheung Wan was known as "City of Victoria" in HK's early days. I guess this is enough reason to name a natural harbor after a monarch. History aside, this has been the lifeline for Hong Kong in the past and present- our deep seaport is still one of the world's busiest and the harbor provides itself as a tourist spot, means of transport and simply a place of respite for everyone. It is also common for people to forget that there are actually many promenades that run along the harbor side; its just that they are at more obscure locations that we usually forget about them. It is once you get to those places that you truly appreciate this place from all angles and be thankful that we have something like this to call home.