Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens
Shutter Speed
1/100 sec
Aperture
f/6.3
Focal Length
16mm
ISO
1250
Pollock Building Neon Lights Look Up
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Experience one of the few remaining neon lights scattered across Hong Kong. The lights at this spot are particularly clustered on a quiet street — perfect for photographing!
(23 April 2019: we’ve been informed that some of these neon signs have been taken down. If you visit this location, please snap an image and share it with us (tap top right “Options” icon -> “Send Feedback”)
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Easy
Accessbility
Public Location
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
- Wide-angle lens (16mm)
How to get there
N22° 18' 17.1432"E114° 10' 19.6608"
These neon lights are at the front of the Pollock Building on Tak Hing Street between Jordan Road and Tak Shing Street. If you see the “Queenie Court Sauna” store sign, you’re at the right place, and look up!
By MTR:
- Closest MTR Station: Jordan (Tsuen Wan Line)
- Take Exit “E”
- Head south on Tak Hing St toward Tak Shing St
- Cross the road
Address:
Pollock Building, 9-10 Tak Hing St, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Night
Visit these neon lights any month of year.
Definitely visit at night when the sky is dark and lights are illuminated. After 8pm there will be less traffic and distraction when getting your shot.
Field tips
By using a wide-angle lens (16mm) you can incorporate the width and height of the building — along with all the neon lights!
Handheld shots are fine given the illumination coming from the neon lights. No need for a tripod.
Experiment with different perspectives. The featured image is a look up, but I also captured a great shot by reflecting the neon lights off the top of a car. Take your time and find the right perspective!
Current weather
Yau Ma Tei
Partially cloudy
75o
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Thu
78o
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Fri
80o
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Sat
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Sun
76o
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Mon
70o
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Blue Hour
22:13
75o
Partially cloudy
Sunrise
22:37
75o
Partially cloudy
Golden Hour
09:09
75o
Partially cloudy
Sunset
09:41
75o
Partially cloudy
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