Sky100 is an inside observation deck located 393 metres above sea level on the 100th floor of the International Commerce Centre in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It had always been on my list of places to visit for many trips but it was something I never got around to doing. However when I visited Hong Kong for a weekend last September, I finally made the trip.

The best time to visit Sky100 would be late afternoon on a clear day so you can see the amazing Hong Kong skyline during daylight, dusk and all lit up once the evening arrives. However for my visit , there was a small matter of Typhoon Mangkhut (the strongest typhoon to hit Hong Kong in years) arriving later that weekend which meant I visited Sky100 as soon as it opened at 10:00am on the Saturday morning. But surprisingly given the impending weather, it was an absolutely beautiful clear day with blue skies which was perfect. At this time there was only a T1 Typhoon Signal meaning everything in Hong Kong was open as normal.

Tickets purchased directly from Sky100 in advance or on the day cost HK$169 (£16.30 / US$21.50) per adult. However for the first time ever, I purchased my ticket online through Klook as they were actually cheaper – my ticket cost me HK$135 (£13 / US$17). All I had to do once I arrived at Sky100 was to present the voucher on my phone to receive my actual ticket.

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Access to Sky100 could not be easier as the International Commerce Centre is located on top of Kowloon Station on the Tung Chung line of the MTR and the Airport Express Line – one stop away from Hong Kong station. Once there, you will need to take Exit C into the Elements shopping mall where Sky100 is clearly signposted.

As I was visiting at a weekend, I honestly thought it would be very busy especially as people would not be able to visit the following day during the typhoon. However the entire shopping mall was quiet and when I reached the entrance for Sky100, there was no wait to exchange my voucher for a paper ticket. There was also no one in line for the elevators and a minute later (I had the elevator to myself!) when I arrived on the 100th floor, there was only a handful of people already there looking at the view. If only everywhere in Hong Kong could be that quiet all the time!

The view that morning looking across to Hong Kong Island was incredibly clear and I kicked myself for not visiting Sky100 sooner as the view really was something else. I could see all along Hong Kong Island from Quarry Bay to Causeway Bay to Wan Chai to Admiralty to Central to Sheung Wan and to Kennedy Town. I could also look straight across to Victoria Peak as well as look straight down and see the Star Ferries sailing across the harbour from Central and Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui.

As it was so clear, I could also make out Hong Kong Disneyland and Discovery Bay on Lantau Island in the distance as well as the mountains and peaks of the New Territories. The views across Kowloon directly below me were crystal clear.

One brilliant thing that Sky100 offers is a free reflector lending service for cameras which helps to get photos without any reflections in the glass ruining your pictures. After arriving at Sky100 and seeing that the bright sun that day would make taking photos impossible, I quickly borrowed a reflector (they have two different sizes available) and then was able to get the rest of my pictures reflection free!

I spent about forty minutes at Sky100 enjoying the views (and the strange peace and quiet) before leaving and heading back to the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong on a Saturday.

I still cannot believe that it took me that long to visit Sky100 especially as I’m usually in Hong Kong once a month. I’d recommend a visit to anyone as the views really are spectacular!

Since this blog post was written back in 2019, some of the information may no longer be accurate or up to date. Be sure to do your own research and check official websites for the latest details before making any of your own travel plans.

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