Symphony of Lights in Victoria Harbour
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Symphony of lights - by Krimuk2.0 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Description
The Symphony of Light is a free to watch light and sound show held every day at 20h00 (weather permitting) involving just over 40 buildings surrounding Victoria Harbour (both the Kowloon and Hong Kong Island sides are involved). It is organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board and lasts about 15 minutes. The best vantage points are the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and on harbour cruises. The Central and Wan Chai waterfronts are also possible but not as good since most of the action is on the Hong Kong Island skyline. Since end 2017, the music is from the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and meant to convey the East meet West concept.
Access & Transport
The TST Promenade is easily accessible by public transport (bus and 2 MTR stations: East Tsim Sha Tsui and Tsim Sha Tsui) as well as with the cross-harbour Star Ferry. Central and Wan Chai waterfronts are also accessible from nearby MTR stations.
Instructions & Recommendations
Make sure to get there on time and early (to get a good spot) with a camera and/or video recorder. It is, of course, best to go on a clear day (no rain or fog). This activity is best combined with one of the museums near the TST promenade and a walk along the Avenue of Stars
Environmental & Social
The lights show draws power from electricity so there is no exhaust pollution. However, 50% of the city's electricity is generated from coal and only 2% from renewable sources (the remaining coming from nuclear and natural gas). Socially neutral
Conclusion
The Symphony of Lights show is iconic so it is worth going one night but don't let that be the anchor of your evening, otherwise you run the risk of being disappointed.
Key positive
Enhances Kowloon and HK Island skylines
Free and convenient to get to
Close to other tourist attractions
Key negative
The show is nice but not really spectacular. It is clearly split between 2 sides of the harbour
Subject to good weather
Suitability
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility is straightforward on the shore
About this Rating
TYPE
Onsite
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:0h 45m
Monday19:45 - 20:30
Tuesday19:45 - 20:30
Wednesday19:45 - 20:30
Thursday19:45 - 20:30
Friday19:45 - 20:30
Saturday19:45 - 20:30
Sunday19:45 - 20:30