When is the Symphony of Lights show in Hong Kong?

The Symphony of Lights runs every night at 8pm for about 10 to 14 minutes, weather permitting. You can watch it free from the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade, but a harbour cruise puts you in the middle of the display. Evening sailings sell out on weekends, so book a day or two ahead.

How much is the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak?

A one-way Peak Tram ticket starts around HK$88, and a return combined with Sky Terrace 428 access runs from about HK$108. Guided tours that bundle the tram with other sights cost more. Reserve a timed slot online to skip the long queue at the Garden Road lower terminus.

Can you do Victoria Peak and the harbour in one day?

Yes. Ride the Peak Tram in the morning for the clearest views, cross on the Star Ferry in the afternoon, and finish with an 8pm Symphony of Lights cruise. It makes a comfortable full day, and booking the tram and cruise in advance keeps it stress-free.

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Hong Kong Peak & Harbour: Views, Skyline and the Symphony of Lights

No city rewards a head for heights and a love of the water like Hong Kong. This themed day pairs the classic Peak Tram climb to Victoria Peak with a Star Ferry crossing and an evening cruise into the Symphony of Lights. Here is how to string the three together — with the best-rated tickets and cruises to book for each.

At a glance

1Victoria Peak by Peak Tram
2Star Ferry across the harbour
3Symphony of Lights evening cruise
4Skyline sunset from the promenade

Morning: Victoria Peak and the Peak Tram

Start on Victoria Peak, the 552-metre hill behind the skyline. The historic Peak Tram hauls you up a slope that reaches a 27-degree angle in about seven minutes, and a combined Peak Tram and Sky Terrace 428 ticket — from around HK$108 — lets you step onto the highest public viewing platform in the city. Go in the morning for the clearest air, and reserve a timed slot in advance, as queues at the Garden Road terminus can top an hour on bright afternoons.

Afternoon: across Victoria Harbour by Star Ferry

Come back down and cross the water the local way, on the Star Ferry between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui. The green-and-white boats have run since 1888 and cost only a few Hong Kong dollars, making this the best-value view in town. On the Kowloon side, walk the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade and the Avenue of Stars, where the skyline lines up for photos and you can scout your spot for the evening light show.

Evening: the Symphony of Lights by cruise

After dark the harbour hosts the Symphony of Lights, a nightly 8pm show that sets more than 40 buildings to music and lasers. The most memorable way to catch it is from the water — an Aqua Luna junk or a Victoria Harbour night cruise sails you into the middle of the display, often with a welcome drink, from about HK$220. Sailings fill up fast on weekends and holidays, so book a day or two ahead to be sure of a place.