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The Peak

The Peak is what the locals call Victoria Peak, a mountain situated on Hong Kong Island. Victoria Peak is about 550m tall and is one of the busiest tourist attractions in Hong Kong. I'm not surprised, judging by the spectacular view of the city and bay if offers. You can also see Kowloon Peninsula from up there. I heard that the best time to visit is at night when all of Hong Kong is lighted up. However, the late morning view I saw was no less stunning.

To get the The Peak, I had to take The Peak Tram, which runs every day from 7am to midnight. A return ticket costs HKD33 for adults and is a must to experience this enduring emblem of Hong Kong's history.
It's pretty hard to get lost in Hong Kong.
It's pretty hard to get lost in Hong Kong.		 The tram station is a short 10 min uphill walk from the main road.
The tram station is a short 10 min uphill walk from the main road.		 The Peak Tram Station just around the corner.
The Peak Tram Station just around the corner.		 I had to queue around half an hour before I could get on the tram.
I had to queue around half an hour before I could get on the tram.
Hard to believe that this tram line has been in operation since 1888!
Hard to believe that this tram line has been in operation since 1888!		 The Peak Tower was refurbished in 2006 with more dining outlets and specialty shops.
The Peak Tower was refurbished in 2006 with more dining outlets and specialty shops.		 The Peak Tower is 7 storeys high with the viewing platform right on top.
The Peak Tower is 7 storeys high with the viewing platform right on top.		 It's so beautiful and windy up here.
It's so beautiful and windy up here.
The whole rooftop transformed into a viewing platform.
The whole rooftop transformed into a viewing platform.		 That's Hong Kong Island on this side and Kowloon across the bay.
That's Hong Kong Island on this side and Kowloon across the bay.		 The International Finance Centre, tallest building in Hong Kong.
The International Finance Centre, tallest building in Hong Kong.		 Was tempted to use this to peep at some rich folks' homes at a neighbouring mountain.
Was tempted to use this to peep at some rich folks' homes at a neighbouring mountain.
The Peak Galleria - more shopping and dining right next door!
The Peak Galleria - more shopping and dining right next door!		 Inside The Peak Galleria.
Inside The Peak Galleria.		 A nice looking cafe just across the road.
A nice looking cafe just across the road.		 It's called The Peak Lookout. I wonder if it's pricey...
It's called The Peak Lookout. I wonder if it's pricey...
Waiting for the tram to go back down the mountain.
Waiting for the tram to go back down the mountain.

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