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| Victoria Peak
High above Hong Kong Island on the 'back of the Dragon', Victoria Peak is the
City of Life'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 breathtaking".
Thrilling indoor entertainment is housed in the Peak
Tower and Peak Galleria. Attractions
include a hi-tech virtual-reality ride, the Peak Explorer, as well as a showcase
of weird and wonderful artifacts at the Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Odditorium.
Then, rub shoulders with the famous at world-renowned Madame Tussaud's 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 Bar & Grill and Movenpick Marche Restaurant. All
impress hungry visitors with their international menus and outstanding views.
Peak Walks The Peak is the perfect location to embark on several
trails. For a spectacular circular walk that takes about one hour, turn right
out of the Peak Tower
and head for Lugard Road. To climb to even greater heights, stroll up Mount
Austin Road to Victoria Peak Garden, then venture down to Aberdeen or return to
Central via Old Peak Road.
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