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- BradJillHong Kong, China156,889 contributionsThe Symphony of Lights is a famous multi-media light show, making use of 50 buildings and landmarks on both sides of Victoria Harbour and held nightly at 8pm. During the programme, viewers can see lasers being shot into the sky from various fixed locations along with building facades projecting LED displays. The show lasts around 10 minutes and is accompanied with an audio music program which you can download as a mobile app through iTunes and Google Play.
The program started in 2004 and has been wildly popular with tour groups over the years. In all honestly, it is decent and interesting if you are in a location where the light show can be viewed. Otherwise, it can be disappointing when weather is poor or crowds intense or if the right expectations are not set beforehand. Just know what you are in store to see beforehand and you'll probably enjoy the programme - at least somewhat.
Good places to watch the Symphony of Lights include the TST Promenade and Avenue of Stars as well as the West Kowloon Promenade to a lesser extent on the Kowloon side. On the Island side, the Central Waterfront, Tamar Park and Bauhinia Square as well as some of the newer promenade development spots to the east and west. There are good views at some of the higher floor restaurants and sky bars on both side of the harbour as well.
In short, my recommendation has long been to stop and watch the Symphony of Lights if you are around one of the locations mentioned above around 8pm at night. Otherwise, if you have other plans, just do that instead.Written 29 August 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Trophy Travel ExperiencesVancouver, Canada436 contributionsThe Xiqu Centre is a purpose-built venue for Chinese opera performances and a hub for promoting Cantonese opera and other forms of Chinese traditional theatre. It is located at 88 Austin Rd W, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, which is at least a taxi ride from the TST ferry terminal but walkable from the Jordan MTR station.
We watched Magic Tea House, which is a play that introduces Cantonese opera to people that contains excerpts from some Cantonese operas. It is a 90-minute performance, subtitled in Chinese and English and also uses robotics. We worth it to visit if you are in Hong Kong.
The actual centre itself is magnificent and great for Instagram photos. I think it is great if you are watching a performance but I would not just make a trip out there just to see the centre without attending some event there.Written 23 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Michelle KLondon, UK343 contributionsIf you are in Hong Kong for more than 3-4 days then this is a fun little spot to add to your itinerary to see on Hong Kong Island. Make sure to leave enough time to get there because, as other reviewers have mentioned, it's only open for 30 minutes a day and the actual gun is shot only once exactly at noon. The officer stands and looks at his watch until it is precisely noon! A lovely little bit of history.Written 5 July 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- b art gSeoul, South Korea21 contributionsAfternoon visits there were quiet and productive given the way the seating was laid out. Reasonable food items, good coffee and good service. Great space, and nicely laid out.Written 25 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TravelBugFromBostonBoston, MA67 contributionsFun way of spending a few hours in Kowloon Park by watching all different types of amateur “Kung fu” performances. We even got to see a lion dance performed and were able to have our picture taken with the “lion”.
The venue is at the south-east corner of Kowloon Park. For the viewers, there was a big tent with rows of plastic chairs set up. I got there about 20 minutes before the performances started and there was still a number of empty seats left. Remaining viewers had to stand.
I stayed for an hour watching the performances and then moved on. It’s not a must do activity in Hong Kong, but I’m still glad I saw it.Written 31 March 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BradJillHong Kong, China156,889 contributionsThis is a large-scale LED show that lights up the International Commerce Centre (ICC) building in West Kowloon with short nightly programmes (presently 7.45pm, 8pm and 9pm). The programmes change periodically and provide viewers with interesting and at times impressive illuminations which you can pair with mobile audio that is downloadable from the ICC Light and Music Show website.
Given the height of the ICC skyscraper, you can see the ICC nightly light shows from many locations including from up close in the West Kowloon Cultural District all the way to various skyscraper rooftops and waterfronts on HK Island.
Note: the ICC Light and Music Show now has a sister in the M+ Facade, which faces the harbour just to the south of the ICC tower. Here you see a 65 metre tall and 110 metre wide M+ Museum facade which also projects LED light projections and short programmes from around 7pm to 9pm nightly.Written 14 June 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - LipsytravelAltrincham, UK2,543 contributionsSo glad that I visited the town hall during my visit to Sheung Shui. I managed to get some useful tourist information about the town and city. There was a tourist information map of Sheung Shui at the entrance of the building as well which was helpful for visitors. I also managed to buy Chinese opera and concert tickets for performances in Hong Kong Concert Hall....etcWritten 2 August 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hong Kong
- These places are best for performances in Hong Kong:
- Fringe Club
- The Jardine Noonday Gun
- Xiqu Centre, West Kowloon Cultural District
- Kung Fu Corner
- ICC Light and Music Show
- These are the best places for budget-friendly performances in Hong Kong:See more budget-friendly performances in Hong Kong on Tripadvisor