Hong Kong provides some of the most stunning views of urban life and natural wonders. The city’s streets — and even its rooftops — are full of people trying to get that perfect-picture click of some of the best sights in the world. But if you want a truly unobstructed view of this unique metropolis, why not take a helicopter tour?
We bring you some of the best tours to get a bird’s-eye view of Hong Kong — from aerial vistas of the iconic Victoria Harbour and the SAR’s skyscrapers, to the untouched beauty of its beaches and rolling hills. The tours mentioned accommodate a minimum of two people and a maximum of six passengers on an MD902 Explorer.
Victoria Harbour
Take in sweeping views of one of the world’s most easily recognisable skylines away from the hustle and bustle of the goings-on at street level. This tour will take you over Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island, during which you will see landmarks like both Star Ferry Piers, the Avenue of Stars, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, and ICC. When you head to the southern side of the island, you’ll be treated to the sights of Ocean Park, the Fullerton hotel, and the golf club at Deep Water Bay.
If you choose the special Fly and Dine or Fly and Tea packages from The Peninsula hotel, you can pamper yourself at one of the hotel’s award-winning restaurants.
- Duration: 18 minutes
- Price: HK$3,500 per person (shared flight), HK$16,400 (private flight)
Hong Kong Geopark
Hong Kong’s New Territories boast some of the territory’s most breathtaking works of nature, the highlight of which are the famed hexagonal columns of Hong Kong Geopark. Soar over the beaches, islands, and sea caves of Sai Kung and watch as boats criss-cross the turquoise waters off its shores. Can’t get an appointment to visit Tsz Shan Monastery? On this tour, you’ll get to fly over the compound of this Buddhist temple and even get to see the world’s largest statute dedicated to Kwun Yum, the Goddess of Mercy.
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Cost: HK$26,100
Lion Rock
There are two ways to catch the view of Kowloon from the iconic Lion Rock — hike all the way up to the top of the peak or hop on board a chopper. Along the way, you’ll see overhead views of the densely packed streets of the peninsula, the business district of Hong Kong Island, the residential areas of The Peak, and the fishing villages and beaches of the southern side of the island.
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Cost: HK$26,100
Big Buddha
Get an aerial tour of Hong Kong’s outlying islands on this helicopter ride, during which you will fly over Tsing Ma Bridge — the longest suspension in the world that carries road and rail traffic — before you get to Lantau Island. Soar past the Tian Tan Buddha, famed for being the tallest seated bronze statue of the buddha, and watch planes depart from and land at the Hong Kong International Airport.
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Cost: HK$26,100
Hong Kong and Shenzhen
As part of this ‘Beyond Hong Kong’ tour, you’ll pass over Tolo Harbour and head towards Double Haven marine park, where you will see natural splendours and traditional fishing villages. Then you’ll arrive at Shenzhen’s Yantian Port and fly past the border settlement of Sha Tau Kok.
Your next stop will be the Sham Chun River and Lo Wu Port, from where you can get a glimpse of life in Shenzhen. As a bonus, passengers will pass over Lion Rock before they land at The Peninsula hotel in Kowloon.
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Cost: HK$49,300
Fly & Yacht
Want to combine your helicopter experience with a yacht trip? Embark on your chopper tour over Victoria Harbour from The Peninsula Hotel and end it at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre at Wan Chai. From there, head to Causeway Bay via limousine, where you will board a yacht to complete your sky-and-seas tour of the 852.
- Duration: 18-30 minutes
- Cost: HK$30,000 upwards
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