Hong Kong likes to party

Every night at 8pm, the buildings in Hong Kong put on a light show called "Symphony of Lights." It's tough to watch from Hong Kong Island because you're right under the buildings, so it's best to cross the water to Tsim Sha Tsui where you can get a great view of the skyline.

The metro is probably the quickest and cheapest way to get from HK to TST, but I wanted to see the Kowloon skyline, so we left a little early and took the ferry across the water.

On our way!

LOVE the water

When we arrived on the other side, we tried to find a place to grab a drink and some light fare before the show, but there weren't any bars near the water. Instead, we bought some beers and snacks at the 7-11 (don't judge us - we like to party) and grabbed some good seats on the waterfront. (One of the great things about Hong Kong is that you can just casually drink alcoholic beverages outdoors - it's nice to be treated like a mature adult.)

Waiting for the show to start!

I tried to videotape the show for you guys, but the lights wouldn't show up on my camera. I found this video on YouTube so you can see it. The show really is amazing and this video even shows you some shots of what the buildings look like up close. The lights are set to the music that plays on the boardwalk, so you get the full effect of the "Symphony of Lights."