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DJI Mavic Pro
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Choi Hung Estate Basketball Courts Look Down

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@vnthota
The most famous basketball court in Hong Kong, full of color, full of life, full of opportunity to get amazing photos.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Moderate
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Drone
  • Extra drone batteries
  • Neutral Density Filters for cloudy or sunny situations

How to get there

N22° 20' 04.2216"E114° 12' 26.316"
These basketball courts are on top of a car park within the Choi Hung Estate. Take the MTR to Choi Hung, Exit C3, and when at the top of the stairs and outside make a right and quick left to follow the walkway between the building and wall. At the end of the building turn right and cross the street where you will find parking garage Staircase #2. The basketball courts and playground are on the top floor. By MTR: - Closest MTR Station: Choi Hung (Kwun Tong Line) - Take “Exit C3”

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Morning
This park is open all year round. Whenever it isn't raining and the sun is out would be the best time to visit!
Definitely make a point to go early in the morning if you want to avoid the crush of people, tourists, photographers, and kids playing basketball. The featured image was taken early in the morning before the courts were used.

Field tips

This is a public park used mainly by the residents of the nearby estates, so be mindful before taking off with your drone, especially when there are children running around.
On sunny days, it helps to have a Neutral Density filter to bring out some of the colors and lessen the harsh light — there is no shade.
There are lot of lines and symmetries to worth with. Get creative with your composition!
This area is extremely photogenic so experiment with some handheld shots, too!

Current weather

Ngau Chi Wan
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Blue Hour

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Sunrise

23:03
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Golden Hour

09:40
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Sunset

10:11
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Do nearby

There are the classic square Ping Shek estates located nearby which make for great photos as well.

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