Kowloon Peak

Kowloon Peak, Fei Ngo Shan, rises to 602 metres on the ridge above east Kowloon, and it gives one of the most direct city views in Hong Kong: the airport approach corridor, the whole of Kowloon, the harbour and Hong Kong island stacked below in one frame. Most of the traffic on it is heading for a narrow rock ledge projecting from the cliff below the summit, which has become one of the most photographed spots in the territory and appears constantly on social media. It is genuinely dangerous. The rock is loose in places, the drop is sheer, there are no railings, and people have died there. The main summit and the road viewpoints give much of the same view safely.

What you actually see

• The east Kowloon city view - harbour, airport corridor and towers below.
• The projecting cliff ledge - the photograph everyone comes for.
• Ridge trails along the range - routes toward Tate's Cairn and beyond.
• Night lights from the road viewpoints - the safe version of the view.

When to go

October to April for clear air. Half a day. Sunset and night are the busiest times. Avoid the cliff route entirely in wet or windy weather.

Honest expectations

The cliff ledge has killed people; the rock is loose, the drop is unprotected and crowds push for position. Haze often ruins the view. The climb from Choi Hung is long and steep. Nothing about the photograph is worth the risk.

Nearby

Choi Hung is below; Ma On Shan lies north-east.