The Surreal Glare of Hong Kong City Lights

The sea of lights and the beautiful metropolis are more than likely to make your jaw drop

High atop the mountain at Victoria Peak, one will be treated to a Hong Kong view unlike any other. Once you’ve gone through the dark yet scenic path at the side of the mall, one will be lead into a breathtaking spectacle. For all the marvels and bedazzlement the city offers to its visitors, one of the Hong Kong attractions that truly sets it apart from the rest is the view from the peak at night, with the cool breeze and calming sound of swaying trees to soothe your senses.

Breathtakingly spectacular, the sea of lights and the beautiful metropolis are more than likely to make your jaw drop, as well as the seas that separate the islands. It’s a testament to how far Hong Kong has come in its storied history; a testament to Hong Kong’s evolution to show just how much more it has separated and distinguished itself from the mainland – a product of a constant influx of both the East and the West, and the world at large; a testament of being able to find a balance between the old and the new, the yin and yang; and finally, it is a symbol and example of modernization, infrastructure, and development, while still staying true to its nation’s roots and true identity as a democratic Chinese state.

But what truly amazes one’s Hong Kong city view of the lights would have to be the high-rise buildings, twelve story condominiums and office spaces, as well as all the bright and awe-inspiring commercial lights coming from billboards, construction sites, and most importantly the yin and yang and the feng shui that goes into the consideration of each building’s location, size and shape, as to create a glaring example of Chinese culture having adapted Western modernization.

But what truly amazes one’s Hong Kong city view of the lights would have to be the high-rise buildings, twelve story condominiums and office spaces, as well as all the bright and awe-inspiring commercial lights coming from billboards, construction sites, and most importantly the yin and yang and the feng shui that goes into the consideration of each building’s location, size and shape, as to create a glaring example of Chinese culture having adapted Western modernization.

One will also behold all the roads, highways, and a river of lights coming from the cars and automobiles that flows in harmony with its surroundings, that puts into perspective the order, discipline, and balance of things that is a staple of the Chinese way of life. Not to mention how the view showcases the hustle and bustle of the big city life that is Hong Kong Island.

If one wants to get an even more splendid and scenic view of Hong Kong city lights, then the Peak Tram is simply the way to go. Whether you take it from the top to the bottom of the city or otherwise, it provides a much more up-close look into the seams of this majestic modern paradise. Not only that, but you also get treated to more of the nature and paths of trees and wildlife. Whether you are a city person or a country lad, you will truly enjoy it and appreciate the dedication and attention to detail, never neglecting the balance of feng shui that truly defines the Hong Kong way of life.

Main image courtesy of Stuck in Customs (Flickr)