Facts To Know Before You Visit To Victoria Peak Of Hong Kong

Victoria Peak is the highest hill on the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak. Its height is 552 m and ranked 31 in terms of elevation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It is a major tourist attraction that offers views of Central, Victoria Harbour, Lamma Island, & the surrounding islands.

A journey to Hong Kong is not complete without experiencing Victoria Peak. Combine history, modern city, shopping, and dining to make an experience never to be forgotten. With some seven million visitors every year, the Peak is a major tourist attraction of Hong Kong. It has views of the city and its waterfront.

Getting to the Peak by the venerable Peak Tram is an unforgettable experience to witness the beauty of Hong Kong's natural wonders.. One of the world's oldest and most famous funicular railways, the tram rises to 396 meters above sea level. Millions of people have taken the ride, which affords a uniquely spectacular perspective of the city.

The Peak Tram heading for the lower terminal.

The Peak Tower is a leisure and shopping complex located at Victoria Gap, near the summit of Victoria Peak on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It also houses the upper terminal of the Peak Tram. It is a major tourist attraction that offers views of skyline of Hong Kong, Central, Victoria Harbour, Lamma Island, and the surrounding islands.

The Peak Tower's major attraction is the viewing Sky Terrace 428 relocated to the top of the building that overlooks both Victoria Harbour and Aberdeen (SW of the Hong Kong Island). The viewing deck also has coin-operated telescopes that the visitors can use to enjoy the cityscape. It offering a stunning 360-degree panoramic view across the Hong Kong.

View from Peak Tower of Victoria Peak, Hong Kong.

Stone lion statue on Victoria Peak with nature background in Hong Kong. This is picturesque spot of Victoria peak.

Victoria Peak Garden is another important place to visit here. It is a Chinese style garden near the summit of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. The former Mountain Lodge, an alternate residence for the Governor of Hong Kong, was located there.

Spectacular view of Hong Kong from Victoria Peak.

Night view of Victoria Harbour and Aberdeen from Victoria Peak of Hong Kong

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