The Most Instagrammable Places In Hong Kong To Visit

From Choi Hung Estate and Art Lane to Yee Wo Footbridge and colourful MTR signs, check out our fave aesthetic places to visit in Hong Kong for the perfect photo op!

You don’t need to stalk street photographers’ Instagram feeds to know how photogenic Hong Kong is. Our city is known for its chaotic neon signs, historical buildings and architectural marvels like Choi Hung Estate and Ping Shek Estate. While no one can deny the appeal of Hong Kong’s nature (like Instagrammable rock formations), there are so many urban places to snap. Keep reading to discover the best Instagram-worthy places in Hong Kong.

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Instagram-Worthy Places On Hong Kong Island
Instagram-Worthy Places In Kowloon
Instagram-Worthy Places In The New Territories

Instagram-Worthy Places To Visit On Hong Kong Island

Art Lane In Sai Ying Pun

An easily missable spot, these lanes are a hidden treasure trove of Hong Kong’s talented street artists. From paintings of Bruce Lee to a girl watering her plants and colourful staircases, we find every piece of art photogenic. We also recommend stopping by cosy shops and cafes along the lanes — check out our Sai Ying Pun guide for details!

How to get there: Nearest MTR Station – Sai Ying Pun, Exit B3

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Glenealy Flyover In Mid Levels

How to get there: Head to Conduit Road — the bridge is right under Glenealy Flyover.

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Basketball Courts In Kennedy Town

While the courts themselves don’t get much photo-action, a small peep-hole within the chain fence sure does! That’s because the view — a slanted street lined with residential buildings, leads directly to the harbour, creating a stunning shot of the Hong Kong Waters.

How to get there: Nearest MTR Station – Kennedy Town, Exit A

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Man Mo Temple On Hollywood Road

How to get there: Nearest MTR — Sheung Wan, Exit A2

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Olympic Bridge In Causeway Bay

Hong Kong’s iconic Olympic bridge is located on Leighton Road in Causeway Bay. Each stair is painted with years and names of the countries hosting the Olympic Games, making it a major draw for Instagrammers.

How to get there: Find the intersection between Irving Street and Leighton Road.

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Shing Wong Street In Sheung Wan

There’s an undeniable charm to Shing Wong Street that’s hard to put into words – you have to see it to feel it! The iconic green-grilled windows from Tong Lau building, the alluring street art and the overall chill neighbourhood often makes us forget we’re in Hong Kong. Making a pit stop at Dongpo HK is a must — it’s a shop featuring Hong Kong’s nostalgic toys and vintage pieces with an iconic blue shutter gate. Then head to Common Ground right next door, a cafe with great wifi!

How to get there: Make your way to PMQ at Aberdeen Street, then go behind to Staunton Street and go up the flight of stairs.

Sassy Tip: Want to keep a piece of Shing Wong Street to cherish? We’ve been long time fans of Alvin C. K. Lam‘s watercolour paintings!

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Chun Yeung Street Market In North Point

We love our ding-dings, but risking our lives by standing in the middle of a road to snap a picture-perfect shot? We wouldn’t recommend it… unless you’re at Chun Yeung Street Market! While it’s still to keep an eye out for any oncoming traffic, the tram is usually at a much slower pace on this road as it’s a bustling street market. Along with tram shots, snaps of butchers and busy commuters encapsulate the neighbourhood of North Point.

How to get there: Nearest MTR Station – North Point, Exit A3

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Yee Wo Street Footbridge In Causeway Bay

How to get there: Nearest MTR Station – Causeway Bay, Exit E

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Instagram-Worthy Places In Kowloon

Choi Hung Estate In Kowloon

Choi Hung Estate is instantly recognisable for its iconic, rainbow-coloured basketball courts, making it one of Hong Kong’s most photogenic spots. This vibrant public housing estate is a legendary backdrop for fashion shoots and social media photos, famed for its retro pastel facade.

Sassy Tip: Don’t forget to snap a pic in front of the famous rainbow MTR sign at Choi Hung Station!

How to get there: Nearest MTR Station – Choi Hung, Exit C

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Kowloon Walled City Park In Kowloon City

A quaint, quiet historical park located in Kowloon City, chances are you’ve heard of the Kowloon Walled City Park but never made the effort to go (now you have all the more reason to!). With traditional pagodas, statues of the Chinese zodiac animals and ponds, this park is also significant to the locality of this district.

How to get there: Nearest MTR Station – Sun Wong Toi, Exit D3, walk all the way to the end of Nam Kok Road.

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Hong Kong Cultural Centre In Tsim Sha Tsui East

An oldie but goldie! You’ll be surprised to know how sparely crowded the Hong Kong Cultural Centre is despite being right by the harbour-side promenade. The fun geometrics will give you plenty of room to play around with light, and this one’s definitely going to pop on your Instagram feed!

How to get there: Nearest MTR Station – Tsim Sha Tsui East, Exit L6

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Lok Wah Estate In Ngau Tau Kok

Famed for its blue circular cut-outs, Lok Wah Estate may not be a new name in the Insta-game but it’s still worth a mention! As compared to other Instagrammable estates in Hong Kong, Lok Wah is one of the off-beaten ones which shies away many Instagrammers. To get the perfect shot, it’s worth making your journey on a sunny day as the shadows create stripes on the circular cut-outs!

How to get there: Hop on minibus route 22A near Exit A of Ngau Tau Kok MTR Station and alight at Lok Wah South Estate.

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Garden Hill In Sham Shui Po

A quick hike but make it Insta-worthy! Garden Hill often does not fall in to your radar when it comes to a Kowloon hike (we can’t blame Lion Rock for taking the limelight!) but this short trail will surprise you. We’d suggest going on a weekday if you want shots along the way to the top – it’s a narrow flight of stairs.

How to get there: Nearest MTR Station – Sham Shui Po, Exit D2, walk all the way to the end of Kweilin Street

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Fa Yuen Street In Mong Kok

Located between Boundary Street and Dundas Street in Mong Kok, Fa Yuen Street has over 50 stores selling sport shoes – hence the nickname Sneaker Street. The real steal is to shoot this street from the overhead footbridge connecting Mong Kok to Mong Kok East. And fret not if it’s a rainy day, the puddles and reflective rainy ground definitely adds more character!

How to get there: Get off Mong Kok Exit B3 and go up the foot bridge that’s signposting Mong Kok East Station, there will be a flight of stairs descending to Fa Yuen Street.

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Instagram-Worthy Places In The New Territories

Pineapple Dam In Tsuen Wan

One question, how rare is it to see sky high trees in Hong Kong? While it’s no Amazon rainforest, the Pineapple Dam is no less of free nature therapy and also a great spot to shoot nature landscapes in Hong Kong. A brisk walk that’s suitable for people of all ages, one of the most ‘Grammed spots on the trail is the Shing Mun reservoir creek, which is easy to spot as a separate set of stairs descending on the side of the trail.

How to get there: From Tsuen Wan MTR Exit E, walk over to Chung On Street and take minibus route 82, it’ll take you straight to the starting point of Pineapple Dam.

Sassy Tip: Go during high tide to snap an unseen photo of what Hong Kong has to offer!

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Tsing Yi Estate Basketball Court

The newly-renovated rooftop basketball court is what everyone’s talking about! The Hennessey x NBA (their first-ever project of its kind in Asia), brought together local artists from HK Walls, the People’s Place and Hong Kong-based street artist TAXA. Get your drones ready for this one!

How to get there: From Tsing Yi Swimming Pool, walk through Tsing Yi Park to get to Tsing Yi Estate, it should roughly take 10 minutes to reach.

Shun Sum Yuen Farm In San Tin

An Instagram hotspot for the flora lovers, the sunflower field is loved for all the right reasons! Also, keep your eyes peeled for themed-installations around festival seasons where they also import flowers from Europe to add more colour to the farm (which means more shots for us!).

How to get there: Get off Exit G2 at Yuen Long Station and take KMB bus route 76K or minibus route 17 and get off at Shek Wu Wai. The farm is a five-minute walk away from here.

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Ping Yeung White Fields In Tai Po

If you’re very serious on venturing far and beyond to a little-known Insta-spot in Hong Kong, the trip to Ta Kwu Ling will be worth your time. While the vicinity itself is Insta-worthy everywhere you turn (low-rise houses at villages always get us!), the white fields at Ping Yeung are especially popular for wedding photoshoots! It goes without saying that the best shots are taken during golden hour when the white field gives off a warm hue.

How to get there: From Sheung Shui Station, take Exit A3 and head to towards the post office. Then take bus route 79K towards Ta Kwu Ling Police Station and get off at Ping Yuen Road. Walk past Ping Yeung village and continue along Ping Yeung Road to reach the pavilion with the white field.

Sassy Tip: Wear trousers or bring insect repellent if you’re prone to bites.

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Rooster Ridge In Yuen Long

We’re wiling to break a sweat to be greeted by sweeping views (unless it’s boiling hot and humid out!), not only does it look lush on our feed, there’s a greater sense of accomplishment knowing you’ve conquered a summit. If you’d like to skip mainstream hikes that get crowded easily, we suggest tackling Rooster Ridge in the New Territories. On a clear day, you can see the skyline of Shenzhen, with Tai Mo Shan, Pat Sing Leng and even Castle Peak towering in the background. It’s quite a strenous trail with no shade and endless steps but the velvety texture of the ridge makes this one a unique spot.

How to get there: From Yuen Long Station Exit G1, walk to Long Yat Road for the Yuen Long Station (North) Public Transport Interchange. From here, take minibus 603 and alight at the basketball court at Fung Kat Heung Road, the starting point is a couple minutes away.

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