Victoria Peak in Hong Kong
Victoria Peak is a hill on the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak. With an elevation of 552 m (1,811 ft), it is the highest hill on Hong Kong island.
English Name: Victoria Peak
Chinese Name: 太平山
Attraction Type: Peak, Peak Tram, highest hill
Best Time to Visit: whole year
Recommended Visiting Time: about 3-4 hours
Admission Fee: Free
Address in English: Mid-Levels, Hong Kong
Address in Chinese:香港中西区
Why is Victoria Peak in Hong Kong so Special?
Victoria Peak is a hill on the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak. With an elevation of 552 m (1,811 ft), it is the highest hill on Hong Kong island.
Where is Victoria Peak?
It is located at Mid-Levels in Hong Kong.
How to Get There?
- Take Bus 15C from Central Pier 8
- Walk from MTR Central Station Exit J2 to take the Peak Tram from the Peak Tram Lower Terminus on Garden Road
- Bus 15 from Exchange Square bus terminus (near MTR Hong Kong Station, Exit D)
- Minibus 1 from the public transport interchange at MTR Hong Kong Station, Exit E.
Useful Travel Tips
Riding the Peak Tram is a visual experience in its own right — Hong Kong Island’s skyscrapers slide past your window at what appear to be impossible angles as you make the ascent to The Peak on the city’s historic, funicular railway.
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