location-photo
camera
len
Sony Alpha 7 II
Sigma 24-35mm F2 Art DG HSM Lens (Canon)
Shutter Speed
1/400 sec
Aperture
f/4
Focal Length
35mm
ISO
100

Garden Hill view of Sham Shui Po

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@vnthota
A steep climb followed by amazing views of Kowloon — and even a great sunset (once in a while) — this hill has the perfect vantage point!

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Moderate
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (35mm)
  • Sturdy tripod
  • Good shoes to climb
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Water
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel

How to get there

N22° 20' 08.0772"E114° 09' 49.2012"
Garden Hill, located in between Sham Shui Po and Shek Kip Mei, is a small hill with a steep climb. Make your way to "Mei Ho House" and walk along the path next to it to the back of the building to find stairs leading up to the top. It will take about 10 minutes, but it's well worth the effort. Once there, do explore around the hill, walking around to using the paths to get different vantages of Kowloon.  By MTR: - Closest MTR Station: Sham Shui Po (Tsuen Wan Line) - Take “Exit D2” - Walk down Kwelin Street until you hit Castle Peak Road - Turn left then right and across the Tai Po Road towards Mei Ho house. - Take the little path on the side of the house towards the back and climb the stairs all the way to the top

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Late afternoon, Sunset
All months of the year are suitable to photograph from atop the hill, but I recommend going during the colder months because it’s cooler to climb, there aren't that many mosquitos and the humidity is low.
This is a really great spot for sunset. As it sets behind Kowloon city the colors that are given off are amazing.

Field tips

This place requires a bit of a climb to get to the top so plan accordingly.
Having a sturdy tripod will help you capture the sunset.
I was lucky to have someone sitting still right under the tree, with the sun setting in the background. Explore around to find your perfect composition.
This is also a great place to fly a drone as you're able to take off and fly directly over the most dense part of Hong Kong.

Current weather

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Blue Hour

22:35
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Sunrise

23:00
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Golden Hour

09:13
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Sunset

09:46
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Do nearby

Hit the streets of Sham Shui Po for some classic street photography of Hong Kong.
Spend the rest of the night exploring the lively streets of Sham Shui Po and their night markets. There's also plenty of flavor, with quite a few local restaurants.

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