As of March 1st, 2021, Instagram Pier is temporarily closed to the public until further notice.

Instagram Pier, also known as the Western District Public Cargo Working Area, was originally a container terminal that has become popular among Hong Kong youngsters since 2015, especially after the opening of MTR subway stations in Sai Wan (Kennedy Town & HKU Stations). It has become a hotspot for photographers and locals alike to take pictures for their Instagram posts. With its clear view of Victoria Harbour, it has even been used as a location for local music videos and short films.

Apart from photography, Instagram Pier serves various purposes, such as sunset watching, jogging, dog walking, fishing, and skateboarding. The presence of the beautiful Victoria Harbour view and unique surroundings, including freight and wooden cargo boxes, makes it a popular spot for locals to jog with their dogs, and even do photo-shoots with their furry friends.

As a visitor, you may want to know how to take the best photos like the professional photographers do. Here are two tips:

1. Instagram Pier is an ideal spot to visit after a rainstorm when the deep puddles reflect the high-rise buildings to the north and the sea to the south and west, earning it the nickname "Mirror of the Sky." To capture this effect, you just need to lower your camera to the level of the water on the ground.

2. Daytime and evening photos can look quite different. During the daytime, you can capture the unique surroundings such as the wooden cargo boxes, light poles, and intermodal containers. In the evening, people flock to the pier to take pictures with the sunset in the background.

The pier gets particularly busy one hour before sunset, so plan accordingly if you want to secure a spot at the end of the pier for the best sunset views.

It's also important to note that Sai Wan community has many fun and interesting places to explore, and you may want to add them to your itinerary before or after visiting Instagram Pier:

• Tuck Chong Sum Kee Bamboo Steamer Company offers a chance to see how handcrafted bamboo steamers and other traditional Chinese kitchen utensils are made.
• Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Park is a great place to relax and enjoy the fantastic view of the harbor after a long walk. The swimming pool also offers a million-dollar view.
• Yuan Is Here is a popular Taiwanese restaurant among locals.
• Ping Pong 129 is a Chinese-Spanish bar that serves creative cocktails.

It's important to note that it can get quite windy and the temperature can drop dramatically at night, so be sure to bring a jacket when visiting this beautiful and unique pier.

In conclusion, make sure to spend a day exploring this lovely community in Hong Kong and capture some amazing memories at Instagram Pier!