Hong Kong
While Hong Kong has the dubious honour of being the city with the worst light pollution in the world, it is the same light pollution that makes the city skyline of Hong Kong at night is nothing short of dazzling.
Visitors to Hong Kong who want to get more of the night skyline can attend the “A Symphony of Lights” show. This show displays the Hong Kong night skyline at its best with lasers, neon lights and search lights from more than 40 buildings, creating a fabulous lights show for the audience. The light show also makes Hong Kong’s already impressive skyline even more majestic.
Tokyo
Filled with flashing neon lights, super-advanced gadgetry, Hello Kitty and an estimated 13 million people, makes Tokyo one of the most densely populated and exciting cities in the world but also the brightest. As well as a great city to explore, Tokyo also offers something a bit different for the traveler, it is also possible to explore and find yourself on top of a mountain with nothing other than silence. As well as being one of the world's most beautiful, Tokyo is also one of the world's safest cities, making it a real nighttime stroller's delight.
Dubai
With many unique buildings in Dubai, like the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and the Burj Khalifa, the skyline of Dubai is impressive in the day. By night, the skyscrapers in Dubai are lit up, each contributing to the ethereal blue and gold skyline of Dubai. You will have to go down to the Jumeirah road for the best views of the night skyline of downtown Dubai.
Hoi An
Hoi An is one of the most beautiful Vietnamese cities. Its Old Town is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as the area has over 2000 years of history. Back then, Hoi An used to be the main strategic port of the Cham Kingdom, where they controlled the spice trade. From the 16th to the 17th century, it was an important international port, and influences from all around are still reflected in Hoi An, even though the main cultural heritage comes from the Cham people, followed by the Chinese. The Old Town is incredibly beautiful to walk around, with all its narrow and winding lanes, and Chinese style shop houses, it gets even more atmospheric at sunset. It is also very common, and good value for money, to go to the local tailor for custom made suits.
Legazpi
Located in the Bicol region of the Philippines, Legazpi is home to Mount Mayon, which is considered the world’s most symmetrical volcano. Visitors can indulge in the delicious local cuisine, hop on a jeepney and visit the intriguing and eerie Cagsawa Ruins, wander around some of the beautiful churches and local markets, trek the active volcano, and much more. They can also head to the nearby town of Donsol to swim with the impressive whale sharks, or even travel less far afield for a religious pilgrimage at the stunning Kawa-Kawa Hill in Ligao where large statues depict the station of the cross.
Bangkok
Bangkok’s Skyline is nestled amidst older, lower rise buildings. However, when it is dark, all the buildings in Bangkok light up, making Bangkok’s night skyline a feast for the eyes.
The best place to get a picture of Bangkok’s skyline at night is the observation deck of the Bayoke ii Tower. Get a ticket for 400 baht at the entrance of the tower if you would like to grab a drink at the bar one floor below the observation deck. The ticket comes with a complimentary drink that you can enjoy while admiring the skyline.