Victoria Peak

High above Hong Kong Island on the 'back of the Dragon', Victoria Peak is Hong Kong's premier visitor attraction, providing magnificent harbour and city views. Arriving late afternoon enables you to experience the dazzling panorama of Hong Kong Island, the harbour, Kowloon and the hills beyond. Later, you can thrill to the neon-dotted skyline by night. What's more, The Peak offers visitors a multitude of fantastic entertainment, dining and shopping options.

Peak Tram

The best way to get to the top is via the Peak Tram, a funicular railway that carves a steep 373-metre swathe up the lush mountainside. The tram has been in operation since 1888, and once competed with sedan chairs as the most popular way up. Try to get seats at the front of the tram on the right-hand side for the journey skyward. The only way to describe the views from this vantage point is "simply awesome".   

Note:

In order to carry out signal upgrading work, Peak Tram service will be suspended from Monday, 5 September 2005 beginning at 7am until Thursday, 8 September 2005 midnight. Normal service will be resumed on Friday, 9 September 2005 at 7am. Please click here for more information.

Peak Tower & Peak Galleria

Thrilling indoor entertainment is housed in the Peak Tower and Peak Galleria. Then, rub shoulders with the famous at world-renowned Madame Tussauds wax portraits museum. With around 100 astoundingly life-like wax figures means getting up close and personal with Jackie Chan and Arnold Schwarzenegger has never been easier.

And let's not forget dining. There are several mouth-watering options on the Peak, including Cafe Deco and Movenpick Marche Restaurant. All impress hungry visitors with their international menus and outstanding views.

Note: The Peak Tower and Madame Tussauds are undergoing major renovations and are scheduled to reopen early 2006.

Walk The Peak

For really stunning views, walk around The Peak and take in the spectacular Hong Kong skyline, the world-famous Victoria Harbour and Kowloon. Best views can be enjoyed from the Lions Pavilion, adjacent to the Peak Tram or the Lugard Road lookout - about a 15-minute walk from the Peak Station - offering striking 270-degree views of the surroundings. Afterwards, relax with some retail therapy or enjoy a spectacular dining experience with a fabulous view.

Address: Harlech and Lugard Roads, The Peak, Hong Kong
Route: Starting near The Peak Tram Station, go to Lugard Road which forms a circular path with Harlech Road back to the starting point.
 
How to get there:
 
1.Take bus no. 15C at Central Star Ferry Pier to Garden Road (Tram Terminal) (HK$3.2; runs daily : 10am - 11:45pm).

2.Take bus no. 12S at Admiralty MTR Station (West) to Garden Road (Peak Tram Station) (HK$2.5; runs daily : 10am - 12pm).

3. Take bus no.15 (HK$9.2) from Central (Exchange Square) Bus Terminus runs daily (6:15am - 12:15am).