Victoria Harbour
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Neighborhood: Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui is one of the major tourist and shopping areas of Hong Kong. With a high concentration of hotels, retail shops and commercial offices – it’s a busy and bustling neighborhood that never sleeps. On the surface, Tsim Sha Tsui seems to only feature an abundant number of high-end retail stores selling designer brands and jewelry, owing to its popularity with high-budget shopping tours. However, it also contains a diverse range of attractions for the entire family. Whether taking a walk in Kowloon Park, exploring museums, going shopping or grabbing a bite to eat – Tsim Sha Tsui has something for everyone.
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- East Tsim Sha Tsui • 4 min walk
- Tsim Sha Tsui • 7 min walk
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Moscow, Russia104,624 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
This beautiful harbor is one of the most visited places by tourists. It was first depicted on a map of 1810. The harbor's sheltered waters and strategic location in the South China Sea played an important role in Hong Kong's establishment as a British colony in 1841 and its subsequent development as a trading center. If there is no strong storm, I recommend a ride under scarlet sails).
Written 1 November 2022
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Dean B
Doncaster, UK26 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
Nice view not bad light show seen better though I just think from the view from the boat wasnt to great and for qhats it was it went on to long
Written 12 June 2022
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Von Geraldizo
Cebu City, Philippines22 contributions
May 2021 • Business
One of the Best places to visit in Hongkong if you are a Sunset or Sunrise chaser great view and the best lightshow ive seen so far. Excellent!
Written 24 March 2022
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom7,430 contributions
May 2021
You can’t leave Hong Kong without spending some time around or on Victoria Harbour. It’s true that the harbour has been subjected to rampant development over the years and that land reclamation has reshaped and shrunk its shores, but it is still a beautiful, colourful and exciting harbour. Even if you have limited time in Hong Kong, I’d recommend taking the Star Ferry across the harbour. As far as transport goes, it’s as iconic as a gondola in Venice, a San Francisco tram or a London double-decker.
Recently the waterfront promenades along both sides of the harbour have been upgraded and are now beautiful, open walkways along the harbour front.
On one side, the Central Promenade runs from the Star Ferry piers to Wan Chai and is a wide, flat path with several viewing decks, art installations, landscaped parkland and seating areas. Opposite, on the TST side, another promenade allows you to walk from the Star Ferry, along the Avenue of the Stars. It’s hard to say which walk is better but keep in mind that from the TST side, you get to look across at the famous Hong Kong city skyline. In the evening, it’s the best spot to watch the Symphony of Lights play out across the Hong Kong buildings.
Recently the waterfront promenades along both sides of the harbour have been upgraded and are now beautiful, open walkways along the harbour front.
On one side, the Central Promenade runs from the Star Ferry piers to Wan Chai and is a wide, flat path with several viewing decks, art installations, landscaped parkland and seating areas. Opposite, on the TST side, another promenade allows you to walk from the Star Ferry, along the Avenue of the Stars. It’s hard to say which walk is better but keep in mind that from the TST side, you get to look across at the famous Hong Kong city skyline. In the evening, it’s the best spot to watch the Symphony of Lights play out across the Hong Kong buildings.
Written 6 September 2021
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BradJill
Hong Kong, China151,304 contributions
Jul 2021
Hong Kong's stunning Victoria Harbour is a geographical highlight for pretty much all visitors to the city. It is where the British first arrived and developed the modern city we have today, directly upon her shores and there are numerous ways to enjoy time on and around this magnificent body of water.
Numerous hotels, restaurants, a handful of bars and even our Museum of Art offer excellent views of Victoria Harbour. There are nicely developed promenades and leisure parks on both sides of the harbour in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island as well, from which you can enjoy mornings, afternoons and evenings admiring the views of the water and skylines on both sides. Visitors can also enjoy short rides across the harbour on the historic Star Ferry as well as longer, slower rides around the harbour with Star Ferry and other companies.
In the end, there are many ways to enjoy Victoria Harbour. As locals we do so regularly, as a visitor to Hong Kong, you will want to as well.
Numerous hotels, restaurants, a handful of bars and even our Museum of Art offer excellent views of Victoria Harbour. There are nicely developed promenades and leisure parks on both sides of the harbour in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island as well, from which you can enjoy mornings, afternoons and evenings admiring the views of the water and skylines on both sides. Visitors can also enjoy short rides across the harbour on the historic Star Ferry as well as longer, slower rides around the harbour with Star Ferry and other companies.
In the end, there are many ways to enjoy Victoria Harbour. As locals we do so regularly, as a visitor to Hong Kong, you will want to as well.
Written 30 July 2021
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Oliz
9 contributions
Jun 2021 • Solo
How many cruise ships you can have abreast in this harbor? I think only one. This harbor is too narrow. Sad!
Written 27 June 2021
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Elizabeth R
Hong Kong, China15 contributions
Jun 2021
Some areas are not very well signposted, can be tricky to find the waterfront, but worth the effort.
Written 16 June 2021
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Madison
United States12 contributions
Mar 2021
This is not a harbor, they turned it into a creek. The ocean has been reclaimed so many times, and is ongoing, it will be a creek soon!
Written 18 April 2021
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duck8to
Montville, NJ6,818 contributions
Jun 2020
Victoria Harbor was first referenced in Zheng He's sailing maps of the Chinese coast in 1426 but it was not until 1810 that the East India Company drew detailed maps of the harbor. Victoria harbor is 16.17 square miles is both deep and sheltered Because of it's strategic location it became a primary trading center and supported British colonization of South East Asia. Even today Victoria Harbor is used by thousands of international vessels each year despite increasing use of Singapore harbors.
The best views of the harbor are from the Pearl tower atop Victoria Peak or at the Cultural Center of Tsim Sha on the Kewloon side of the harbor. Fireworks are part of Victoria Harbors draw and are a grand sight. The Chinese New Year festivities are spectacular and highlighted with a large production called the "Symphony of Lights".
Where once there were many small business owners along the harbor and promenade, today many have been driven out by high rents and replaced by large corporate interests like Samsung. Land reclamation and pollution have further deteriorated the harbor. Despite these changes, tourists and locals alike still swarm to the harbor for recreation and shopping.
There are three cross-harbor road tunnels, three mass transit railway routes, the Star Ferry and First Ferry, all capable of getting you cross the harbor or to other nearby islands.
The best views of the harbor are from the Pearl tower atop Victoria Peak or at the Cultural Center of Tsim Sha on the Kewloon side of the harbor. Fireworks are part of Victoria Harbors draw and are a grand sight. The Chinese New Year festivities are spectacular and highlighted with a large production called the "Symphony of Lights".
Where once there were many small business owners along the harbor and promenade, today many have been driven out by high rents and replaced by large corporate interests like Samsung. Land reclamation and pollution have further deteriorated the harbor. Despite these changes, tourists and locals alike still swarm to the harbor for recreation and shopping.
There are three cross-harbor road tunnels, three mass transit railway routes, the Star Ferry and First Ferry, all capable of getting you cross the harbor or to other nearby islands.
Written 6 April 2021
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Ray
Staines, UK773 contributions
Sep 2020
Everyone talks about the views but Hong Kong takes mass transportation to whole another level.
There are small wooden boats to huge cruise ships, tunnels, bridges, ferries, cargo ships, trains criss crossing under water and 20 years ago there was an airport too. Right in the middle of all this.
And it all runs systemically like a clock without colliding with one another. Victoria Harbour is not only delight for your eyes but efficiently smooth as well.
There are small wooden boats to huge cruise ships, tunnels, bridges, ferries, cargo ships, trains criss crossing under water and 20 years ago there was an airport too. Right in the middle of all this.
And it all runs systemically like a clock without colliding with one another. Victoria Harbour is not only delight for your eyes but efficiently smooth as well.
Written 19 January 2021
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arnabc_iitm
Kolkata (Calcutta), India136 contributions
Hi, How long we can stay there. I have a kid of 7 years, do you see any problem for him ? In present turmoil do you see any problem spending time over there?
Kanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia18,220 contributions
You can stay as long as you like. No one can predict whether or not the current situation will be stable when you are here, and when your are here, where in the greater Hong Kong area you will be other than around Victoria Harbor. At best it is a flip-the-coin situation. The odds-are-good that you would have no problems. But there are no guarantees. Best Wishes if you visit. I've been to Kolkata many times.
Trafiko Bayu Wicaksono
1 contribution
What is the difference between this and aqualuna?
Sudhindra S Rajarao
Bengaluru, India145 contributions
Aqualuna is a private boat sailing which originates from the pier 1.
may I know around 12.30am night time still have building lighting see ??
PhiliaLipia
4 contributions
There is only one night and sound show at 8:00 every night. However you can still walk along the harbour side to enjoy the lighting on the two sides. Tsim Sha Tsui is a good place to do so. Just wanna remind you, MTR is usually off at about 0030. Enjoy!
gamberoro
Rome, Italy458 contributions
Victoria Harbour è il porto presente sull’isola di hong kong?
Daniele G
149 contributions
E' un centro direzionale ricco di ristoranti, hotel e centri commerciali. C'è anche un centro congressi ed un quartiere fieristico. C'è un punto di partenza del traghetto per godersi in serata lo Skyline di Hong Kong
Whats the best hours to visit here ?
fredbohnen
Pinetown, South Africa31 contributions
You can visit all day long. During the day there is much activity and sightseeing tours and at night, the nighttime sparkles with the twinkling lights of the building. Night shopping on both sides of the harbour are open and there is a lot of entertainments that go with it. The city and harbour come alive at night. This is an opportunity not to be missed.
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VICTORIA HARBOUR (Hong Kong) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Victoria Harbour
- We recommend booking Victoria Harbour tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 31 Victoria Harbour tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Victoria Harbour:
- Aqua Luna: Evening Cruise at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong (From ₱1,970.07)
- Hong Kong One Day Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private (From ₱8,897.11)
- Hong Kong Private Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted (From ₱7,298.52)
- Half-Day Private Custom Tour of Hong Kong (From ₱12,395.86)
- Big Bus Hong Kong Open-Top Night Tour (From ₱1,209.20)
- Hotels near Victoria Harbour:
- (0.16 km) Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
- (0.15 km) Rosewood Hong Kong
- (0.31 km) K11 Artus
- (0.24 km) Hop Inn
- (0.14 km) Baile Hotel Mirador Mansion
- Restaurants near Victoria Harbour:
- (0.06 km) RA Restaurant & Lounge
- (0.06 km) Starbucks - Avenue of Stars
- (0.10 km) Angelini
- (0.10 km) Chaat
- (0.15 km) Shang Palace
- Attractions near Victoria Harbour:
- (0.03 km) Bruce Lee Statue
- (0.22 km) David Fashions (Hong Kong Tailors)
- (0.23 km) Empire International Tailors
- (0.16 km) Charms Tailor
- (0.13 km) DarkSide