location-photo
camera
len
Sony Alpha 7 II
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens
Shutter Speed
1/200 sec
Aperture
f/2.8
Focal Length
58mm
ISO
50

Yau Ma Tei Police Station Column Corridor

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@flosslai
This spot is a classified historic building and an iconic landmark in Hong Kong. Set among a thriving neighbourhood and with its Edwardian Freestyle architectural style, this location is full of character and history. (Trivia: this building has been featured in a few movies, the most famous one being Rush Hour 2!)

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Normal lens (58mm)
  • Model

How to get there

N22° 18' 34.83"E114° 10' 08.0868"
This image features the column corridor of the Yau Ma Tei Police Station which you can find along Canton Road. The building is V-shaped so there are two sides of column corridors — along Public Square Street and Canton Road. By MTR: - Closest MTR Station: Yau Ma Tei (Kwun Tong Line & Tsuen Wan Line) - Take Exit “C" - Turn left on Man Ming Lane - Turn left on Reclamation - Turn right on Public Square Street - Turn left on Canton Road Address: Yau Ma Tei Police Station, 627 Canton Rd, Yau Ma Te, Hong Kong

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Mid-day, Late afternoon
All months are suitable to photograph the Yau Ma Tei police station.
Visit mid-day or late-afternoon when the natural sunlight is shining through the columns.

Field tips

Play around with light / shadows running through the columns.
By positioning yourself in the middle of the corridor you’ll be able to emphasize it’s patterns and leading lines.
Since it’s a police station you’ll only be able to take photos of the exterior. Although, it’s been closed since 2016 and only the reporting center is still open to the public.

Current weather

Yau Ma Tei
Rain, Partially cloudy
59o
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Sun
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Mon
63o
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Tue
65o
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Wed
66o
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Thu
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Blue Hour

22:09
59o
Rain, Partially cloudy

Sunrise

22:31
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Rain, Partially cloudy

Golden Hour

10:04
59o
Rain, Partially cloudy

Sunset

10:34
59o
Rain, Partially cloudy

Do nearby

There are a variety of interesting cultural spots in close proximity that are worth checking out: Yau Ma Tei Fruit Market, Tin Hau Temple as well as the famous Temple Street Night Market.
Right around the corner of the police station there’s a nice coffee shop and bookstore called Kubrick. It has a great artsy vibe and a good selection of coffee and books on display.
In the same building as Kubrik is Broadway Cinematheque which is popular for releasing art house and niche films suiting a wide spectrum of tastes!

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