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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 396-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".
Peak Tower & Peak Galleria
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 artefacts 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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