6 top Instagram spots in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a dream destination for any Instagrammer. From pristine beaches to serene temples, a rocking nightlife to traditional festivals, state-of-art theme parks to adventurous outdoors, Michelin star restaurants to amazing street food; Hong Kong has much to offer! To help you start, we culled out a list of 6 most Instagrammable places in the city you shouldn’t miss.

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There is no denying that the art scene in Hong Kong is expanding. Home to some remarkable creativity, Hong Kong neighbourhoods can add a lot of jazz to your Instagram posts. Some worth mentioning are:

ArtLane at Sai Ying Pun: Local and international artists have turned the building walls of Ki Ling Lane and Chung Ching Street into a psychedelic canvas

Invader at Harbour City: Space Invader is a well-known French urban artist whose work is modelled on the crude pixellation of 1970s-1980s 8-bit video games. With his 7th invasion wave in Hong Kong, his mosaic creations total to 132, with 18 installed in Harbour City itself

HK Walls in Wan Chai: This is Hong Kong’s biggest street art festival that takes over the streets of Wan Chai district

Urban Canvas: This is the project where the local artists have brightened the streets of brightened the streets of Wan Chai, Sheung Wan, Sham Shui Po and Yau Ma Tei

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Aqua Luna is one of the last remaining traditional Chinese junk boats created using age old designs and conventional materials. You can choose to cruise at just about sunset time or wait till the sun completely sets, to enjoy the “Symphony of Lights” show – where all the famous landmark towers that form the Hong Kong skyline are lit with colored lights, laser beams, searchlights; and synchronized to music that celebrates the energy, spirit and diversity of Hong Kong.

Nan Lian Garden is an absolute delight. Built on the lines of the Tang Dynasty, this beautifully manicured Japanese Garden will soothe your soul. You will forget this piece of tranquility is right in the middle of a chaotic city and surrounded by skyscrapers! It is a perfect balance of green nature and colourful structures. Some paths are dotted with sprinklers to spray mist onto the path, giving the whole place an ethereal feel. Also situated within the same complex and surrounded by beautiful bonsais and lily ponds is the Chin Lin Nunnery, a large temple complex with incredible architecture.

In Chinese, “Choi Hung” means a rainbow and this estate was built in 1964, making it one of the oldest public housing estates in Hong Kong. Choi Hung Estate has become an overnight internet sensation due to its flamboyantly colourful apartment buildings. And to get the picture perfect instagram angle, enter the estate and after turning left, look for a multi-level car park. Atop this car park is an equally colorful basketball court that is frequented by tourists for the perfect Instagram shot. Remember this place can be crowded so the best time to visit it is on a weekday at around 9 am. Don’t forget to wear colourful clothing so that you stand out in the frame.

Book yourself on the Crystal Cabin that provides a bird's eye view of Hong Kong’s often overlooked outdoors. Take the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car from Tung Chung to the Ngong Ping Village to enjoy breathtaking views of Lantau Island and the glittering South China Sea. In the approximate 25 minute journey, you will see the Big Buddha, seated atop a wreath of lotus petals, surrounded by lush green forests, dotted with trekking paths. You will also see beaches that boast wide stretches of golden sand and turquoise waters, which stretch to the horizon, dotted with ships of all sizes. You can also catch a glimpse of the airport and the Hong Kong–Zhuhai Bridge, the longest sea bridge – tunnel system in the world.

Called ‘Ding Ding’ by the locals, trams are used as one of the most preferred means of transport in Hong Kong. It is the largest double-deck tram fleet in the world, counting more than 160 tramcars and carrying more than two lakh passengers a day. Trams are not as fast as compared to other modes of transport, but it is the best way to explore the city. The trams pass through some of the most beautiful spots in the city such as Cause Bay, Wan Chai and Western District; but the best tram journey in Hong Kong is taking the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, which incidentally is the steepest funicular railway in the world.