Soar Over Hong Kong: Try a Helicopter Tour

There’s something unforgettable about watching Hong Kong’s skyline stretch below you as the rotor blades whir above. The city, already dazzling at street level, takes on a whole new life from the sky—Victoria Harbour glistening like glass, the Peak rising majestically, and skyscrapers lining up like soldiers of steel and glass.

Taking a helicopter tour in Hong Kong isn’t something most people wake up expecting to do—but maybe that’s exactly why it’s so special. Flights typically begin at the Peninsula Hotel rooftop helipad in Tsim Sha Tsui, one of the few places in the world where you can lift off from a luxury hotel in the heart of the city.

You can choose a shared flight if you're happy to join others for the experience, or go for a private flight if you’re celebrating something big—or just want the city all to yourself. The route usually loops around Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula, offering sweeping views of the harbor, the outlying islands, and that striking city-meets-nature contrast Hong Kong is famous for.

Tours are short and sweet—often just 15 minutes—but those minutes feel like they stretch with every sweeping turn. And while it may not be an everyday activity, it’s a beautiful way to mark a milestone or simply see the city from a new perspective.

If you're someone who loves chasing moments that stick with you long after the trip is over, a helicopter ride over Hong Kong might just be your next favorite memory.