Sky terrace 428 charges hk$65 on top of the peak tram fare and packs tourists shoulder to shoulder for that instagram shot. Lugard road viewpoint is literally a 5 minute walk east from the peak tram terminus and costs absolutely nothing

The angle captures more of kowloon peninsula spread out below plus you get those foreground elements like old trees and stone barriers that add depth to compositions. Golden hour light hits the ifc towers and harbor perfectly about 90 minutes before sunset — Much better than the flat midday tourist shots everyone takes

Best part is you can actually set up properly without crowds pushing behind you demanding their turn. Bring a small tripod if youre shooting film and want those longer exposures as the city lights start switching on