Tsim Sha Tsui, which lies at the southern tip of Kowloon, is probably the best place to get an unobstructed view of the famous Hong Kong skyline. To get there from Hong Kong Island where I was staying, the cheapest and most scenic way to travel is by hopping on board a Star Ferry from Pier 7. I can't remember exactly how much it cost but it was pretty cheap and the ride took less than 10 minutes.

I was fortunate enough to visit right before Christmas as Harbour City, a really long mall next to the pier, was decorated very beautifully. I was also able to catch the daily light show where lights on major buildings on Hong Kong Island facing Kowloon would synchronize to music.