【Top Photography Spots in Hong Kong】Tai O – Blue Skies, Sunsets, Milky Way & Meteor Showers

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Scenes of blue skies and white clouds, ever-changing sunsets, magnificent starry skies, and meteor showers that mark the passage of time — these are dream subjects for many photographers. But you don’t have to go far,Hong Kongalso has plenty of fantastic photography spots. The spot we’re introducing today,Tai O,a water town, can fulfill all of the above in one go.

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With its simple fishing village vibe, densely packed stilt houses, crisscrossing waterways, and bridges, Tai O is known as the “Venice of the East.” It was onceHong Kong’smain fishing port and a military garrison town, as well as a hub for the fishing and salt industries for centuries. Many fishing families live here, and the stilt houses along the shores are alsoone ofHong Kong’s

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most unique landscapes.

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The scent of dried fish wafting through the air is another hallmark of Tai O.When you come toTai O,

with good weather, capturing scenes of blue skies and white clouds is almost effortless.And during sunset, you can find a seaside spot, set up your tripod, and wait patiently for the sun to go down. You can also use the stilt houses as a foreground to highlightthe charm of Tai O

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as a water town. Our Fever expert Andy Yung reminds everyone: “During the shoot, don’t rush to leave just because there’s still some natural light. Pay attention to the background — sometimes the best moments happen ‘behind the scenes.’”

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The so-called “best moments behind the scenes” refer to the chance to capture the phenomenon of anti-crepuscular rays, also known among photographers as the "Magic Moments."After the sunset, if you still have the energy and time, Andy suggests heading southeast to photographTai O’s

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magnificent and dazzling Milky Way.

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But back then, in pursuit of Polaris, Andy gave up many stars to the southeast and southwest, heading instead to the less starry north — toward the area with the most light pollution — and set up his tripod again to capture star trails. The result, however, wasn’t ideal.

For specific locations, please refer to the diagram below. Fever Photography Travel Channel reminds you —Tai O

TransportationTai OGet off at the terminal; the last bus departs at 00:15
2) Take a ferry from Tuen Mun to Tai O. For details, please refer to the ferry companywebsite

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Hong Kongis a treasure trove for photography, with many great spots waiting to be discovered

In addition, Fever Travel has also curated over 120 Hong Kong photography hotspots. We welcome everyone to come and share and exchange ideas, to build this photography treasure trove together—Hong Kong’svery ownphotography haven.