The Peak

If there is only one thing you can do in Hong Kong, go to The Peak. Even if you have many things to do here, it is recommended to still go to The Peak. The highest point on Hong Kong Island, this has been the city’s most exclusive neighborhood since colonial times — back then it was the cooler air that attracted the rich and famous; in the post air-conditioning era, the views of one of the world’s most spectacular cityscapes keep them coming.

(Image source: www.discoverhongkong.com)

That view is also what makes The Peak one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong. By day your eyes stretch across sparkling skyscrapers and Victoria Harbour all the way to the green hills of the New Territories. In early evening this panorama melts into pink and orange before reincarnating as a dazzling galaxy of light, shimmering beneath you. And if you listen carefully enough, you can hear Asia’s world city humming below.

Address: Mid-Levels, Hong Kong

Tel: 00852-2849 0668 (The Peak Tower)

00852-25220922 (The Peak Tram)

00852-2849 4113 (The Peak Galleria)

Website: www.thepeak.com.hk, www.thepeakgalleria.com

Transportation:

Take bus 15C from Central Pier 7 or walk from MTR Central Station Exit J2 to take the Peak Tram from the Peak Tram Lower Terminus on Garden Road; or,

bus 15 from Exchange Square bus terminus (near MTR Hong Kong Station, Exit D); or,

minibus 1 from the public transport interchange at MTR Hong Kong Station, Exit E.