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In Photos: Hong Kong at Night

02/01/15 | Asia, Hong Kong


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Hong Kong comes to life once the sun comes down. People flock to the street. Restaurants pop up. Shops stay open late. There is life everywhere you go. Not to mention the great lights and night views you can get of the city.

I didn’t take advantage of it enough while I was there unfortunately. Battling jet lag was tough and by the time the end of the day came, I was so utterly exhausted and just wanted to crawl into bed to sleep. However, that said, I did manage to go out a bit and explore. There are so many people out on the streets and the crowds were so thick making it nearly impossible to move through them.

Here are a few shots of Hong Kong at its best: at night.

The Famous Skyline

Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

As seen from the Star Ferry

Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

The Kowloon side

Tall Buildings

Buildings in Hong Kong seemed impossibly tall. Even the ones that only house people in them. I was constantly craning my neck trying to get a closer look at buildings.

Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

The famous Bank of China Building

 

Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

Massive Crowds and Neon Lights

No matter where you went, there were always lots and lots of people. The air above you is aglow from the what seems like thousands of signs trying to get your attention. It really is sensory overload when you first arrive.

Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

Food

The best part of going out at night is all the awesome food. While we did eat some, we didn’t eat enough of it! Lines were so long and to me, they’re all kinds of junk food and not very healthy. What I did eat, for some unknown reason I didn’t take any photos. All around, there are these little BBQ joints that pop up in the late afternoon. This one was one right under our apartment. It took a ridiculously long time for our order to come up. It was delicious though!

Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

Occupy Hong Kong

While I was in Hong Kong, the Occupy Central and Occupy Mongkok was still going strong. Our AirBnB apartment was just a street away from where all the action in Mongkok was. I would fall asleep to chanting and people preach on their megaphones.

In no way did I feel unsafe though. There were plenty of police around just looking on, taking care of anything that might possibly happen (funny story, I jaywalked in front of a group of them and they could care less). I did witness one scuffle but the police were on top it quickly before it turned into anything huge.

Occupy Mongkok - Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

Umbrella Revolution Sign - Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

Occupy Mongkok - Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

And this is why you don’t drive in Hong Kong…

Don't drive in Hong Kong - Hong Kong at Night | packmeto.com

Have you been to Hong Kong? Where was your favourite place to take in the nightlife?

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Comments

  1. Brittany @ Paws for Beer says

    February 1, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    Great photos of the city nightlight. I love all the vibrant colors!

  2. Fairlie says

    February 1, 2015 at 2:21 AM

    I’ve never been to Hong Kong…but it is definitely on ‘my list’. My oldest daughter and husband have both been there, and their reports were very glowing. Sounds like a fascinating place to visit.

    • Adelina says

      February 5, 2015 at 1:43 AM

      It really is a great place to see. It’s such a mix of western and Chinese traditions in this great mishmash of culture that is unique to Hong Kong. I hope you get to go soon!

  3. Lyn@thetravellinglindfields says

    February 1, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    D and I lived in Hong Kong for a few years when we were first married. It was an amazing experience. Your photos have brought back many wonderful memories – especially the magical night-time city lights. Driving in Hong Kong isn’t really that hard but you absolutely have to kn ow where you are going- there are so many freeways, flyovers and potential wrong turns.

    • Adelina says

      February 5, 2015 at 1:41 AM

      Thanks Lyn! I would love to live in Hong Kong for a little while. There is something about the city that just pulls me in. I have huge respect for anyone that drives in the city. Cars manage to squeeze into the tiniest of places!

  4. Mary {The World Is A Book} says

    February 1, 2015 at 7:07 AM

    I love how you captured Hong Kong at night. Beautiful photos! It seems so much livelier. All those signs and neon remind me of sensory overload in Tokyo. What a great city. Though, I haven’t been yet, I’d love to visit one of these days.

    • Adelina says

      February 5, 2015 at 1:40 AM

      Thanks Mary! I would love to visit Tokyo one day and see the comparison for myself. It really is sensory overload with so much to take in. All the sights and sounds and smells!

  5. Andrew says

    February 1, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    wonderfully captured, well done!

  6. Henry | @fotoeins says

    February 1, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    I definitely felt comfortable wandering the Hong Kong streets at night, because I get Cantonese. Hear it enough, and we can understand and make ourselves understood, too. I miss nights in Hong Kong!

    • Adelina says

      February 5, 2015 at 1:37 AM

      Yea, I felt really comfortable the whole time I was there. I definitely want to go back!

  7. Anna | slightly astray says

    February 1, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    Ooh I love the skyline pictures at night! Daniel was there for a few days before we met, and he says they do a really cool lights show on the buildings. I’d love to see that when I go!

    Haha, that’s awesome that you got a picture of the busses collison! I’ve been in SEA for months now and I’m always amazed at how much traffic there is, and how traffic laws don’t seem to exist, and yet I have never ever seen an accident, lol.

    • Adelina says

      February 5, 2015 at 1:35 AM

      Haha, that light show was probably one of the lamest things I’ve ever seen in a hilarious tacky tourist way. Did you see the clock show in Prague? I would equate it to slightly less lame than that, but regardless, I would still recommend people do it.

      Yea! Driving in Asia is just too intense. I could never do it. I’m so surprised at how cars manage to squeeze into the tiniest of places. It was just a matter of being at the right place at the right time. Everyone else pulled out their camera phones so unashamed I joined them!

  8. SJ says

    February 1, 2015 at 9:13 PM

    That looks so pretty, I love that there is a light show. Brings a whole new dimension to a city at night.

  9. Barbara says

    February 1, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    It looks incredible at night!

  10. Laia | colibrist says

    February 2, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Waw, Hong Kong is very lively at night! Nice pictures 🙂

  11. Jess says

    February 3, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    That looks even more intense then Times Square!

    I’m not much of a nightlife person, but I do love the way cities look when they’re all lit up.

    • Adelina says

      February 5, 2015 at 1:28 AM

      It is! I never felt so densely packed wandering around a city and there wasn’t even a special event happening! It was just a regular Saturday night.

  12. Hannah says

    February 4, 2015 at 2:46 AM

    LOVE those skyline shots!

  13. Bryna says

    February 4, 2015 at 4:22 AM

    Great photos! I didn’t get round to taking many night view photos when I was in Hong Kong unfortunately. I do miss the night lights though.

    • Adelina says

      February 5, 2015 at 1:26 AM

      Thanks Bryna! I wish I took more actually. It’s so beautiful with all the lights.

  14. Anda says

    February 5, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    Hong Kong has been on my list for a long time, but didn’t get to see it yet. Judging from your beautiful photos, I’d say it look a lot like Manhattan. I love big cities at night.

    • Adelina says

      February 5, 2015 at 1:21 AM

      Thanks Anda! It really is quite similar to Manhattan but with way more people.

  15. Valerie says

    February 6, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Ahh, so cool!! We are going there next month and I’m really excited to see the skyline at night and try the delicious food 🙂

    • Adelina says

      February 13, 2015 at 1:36 AM

      Awesome! Enjoy Hong Kong!

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