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Unique Visits


Hong Kong's A Symphony of Lights

Dubbed the world's "Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show" by Guinness World Records, A Symphony of Lights is a spectacular light and laser show synchronized with music blasting from speakers strategically located on the waterfront. Participating buildings from both sides of Victoria Harbour provide the moving lights for a dazzling, mesmerizing visual delight illuminating the harbour followed by rising colours turning the already picturesque harbour into kaleidoscopic spectacle.

('nough said, Tutubi is starting to sound like a copywriter)




Tutubi, who waited at Tsim Sha Shui harbourfront near Statue Square, wasn't able to capture the true essence of the symphony due to a mistake when he setup his camera on a tripod aimed at the wrong side of Central and Wan Chai districts of Hong Kong Island. He also had to pack up his camera earlier due to an imminent drizzle. The sky was cloudy still with the mountain and lights of houses that looks like flickering stars on Hong Kong Island and Victoria's Peak obscured by fog.

For sure, Tutubi will be back to capture the captivating symphony in the future for a postcard-perfect photo of the famous skyline.

Information:

Showtime: 8pm nightly
For details, click here.
Tips:

Bring tripod, best vantage point is at the harbourfront between Statue Square (where Bruce Lee's statue and those of Hong Kong's cinematic heroes are) and Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui of you want to view the Hong Kong Island show. Be at the vantage point at least an hour earlier to avoid "boxing out" for the best position for picture taking or an unobstructed view. Aim for a good spot between the IFC and Bank of China Tower for perfect photos. You may also book a night cruise via Star Ferry Harbour Tour.


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12 Comments:

At Sep 26, 2007 5:36:00 AM, Blogger carlotta said...

lol, copywriter. ;-) but hey, the description's good. ^^ cool pics btw, mukhang pang postcard. the first pic reminds me of my earlier multiply layout. =)

 
At Sep 26, 2007 8:16:00 AM, Blogger Rochelle said...

I want to go there. I have thought it would be cool to go shopping there!

 
At Sep 26, 2007 8:55:00 PM, Anonymous kyels said...

Copywriter; that sounds cute. Anyway, it was interesting information.

The first picture is nice, imo.

(:

 
At Sep 26, 2007 9:55:00 PM, Anonymous rEeYuH said...

symphony of lights is one of those things i love about HK. great way to roam around with my tourist friends.. accessible and most of all FREE!

you can also have a good view up on the viewing deck. stairs near the clock tower.

 
At Sep 27, 2007 1:29:00 PM, Anonymous tutubi said...

carlotta, multiply has tht postcard-picture of HK skyline as header board

rochelle, my next post will probably be about Hong Kong Shopping tips :)

kyels, copywriter writes for advertisers. not much good photo that night. better luck next time

reeyuh, it's one of the best things in Hong Kong and it's really free! :)

 
At Sep 28, 2007 5:59:00 AM, Blogger carlotta said...

hehe honga noh i checked it nga ulet. kaya pala mukhang familiar. =)

 
At Sep 28, 2007 5:17:00 PM, Blogger kegler747 said...

I happen to see twice yang symphony of lights kaso nga lang sobra yung fog/smog kaya di masyado makita yung mga buildings across the harbor. Nice pictures!

 
At Jan 14, 2009 6:36:00 PM, Anonymous bloedmooi said...

I got nice pics from the show too.. too bad you didn't capture the streak of lights in the sky coming from bank of china, its the best.

 
At Jan 16, 2009 9:53:00 PM, Blogger backpacking philippines said...

bloedmooi, it was cloudy that night, even rained a few hours before. probably next time...but years away sice i have no plan of returning there soon

 
At Feb 23, 2009 10:46:00 PM, Blogger marinel said...

hello. is it free to watch?

 
At Feb 24, 2009 8:59:00 PM, Blogger backpacking philippines said...

marinel, yes it's free. you can either watch it from kowloon or hong kong island bayfront or during victoria harbour cruise...show starts at 8pm

 
At Dec 11, 2009 8:32:00 PM, Anonymous J said...

So you wanna be a copywriter? :p I'm visiting HK pala. This weekend :)

 

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