sky100

sky100 occupies the hundredth floor of the International Commerce Centre in West Kowloon, at 393 metres the highest indoor observation deck in the city and inside the tallest building in Hong Kong. A lift reaches it in about a minute. The deck runs the full circuit of the floor with floor-to-ceiling glass, which means the harbour and the whole of Hong Kong Island on one side, Kowloon spreading north on the other, and the airport express line and West Kowloon cultural district directly below. Displays and telescopes explain what is visible. Being indoors, it works in weather that closes the outdoor viewpoints, and sunset slots are the ones that sell out.

History

Sun Hung Kai Properties held a naming contest for the new observation deck, and both the English and Chinese names were chosen from 3,000 entries in May 2010. Sky100 opened on 17 April 2011 (Wikipedia, Sky100).

What to look for

• The harbour from 393 metres - Hong Kong Island across the water.
• Kowloon spreading north - the city inland from the tower.
• A full 360-degree circuit - glass on every side of the floor.
• Sunset and night sessions - the lights coming on across the harbour.

When to go

October to April for the clearest air. One to two hours. Book sunset slots well ahead. Check visibility before buying; the deck posts current conditions.

Practical notes

Haze and low cloud regularly reduce visibility to very little, and tickets are not refunded for weather. Reflections on the glass make photography difficult, especially after dark. It is expensive. The Peak and Braemar Hill give comparable views for less.

Nearby

M+ and the Palace Museum are a short walk; Tsim Sha Tsui lies east.

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