CHINA // Emerging from a tramcar at the Peak is like leaving a sauna, such is the relief from the blanket of humidity that smothers Hong Kong city. The funicular railway has ferried people up here for 130 years, to escape the heat and gulp in panoramic views. Watch black kites calmly gliding on thermals, while the metropolis below goes about its frenetic business around Victoria Harbour. There are observation decks at Sky Terrace 428 and Peak Galleria. To fully absorb your surroundings, do the 3.5km (2-mile) Peak Circle Walk.

Why is Victoria Peak so famous?

History of Victoria Peak
In the early 19th century, the peak attracted prominent European settlers due to its panoramic views of the city and its mild climate compared to the subtropical climate of the rest of Hong Kong.

Is it worth visiting Victoria Peak Hong Kong?

Whether you're spending a day or more in Hong Kong, visiting Victoria Peak, or the peak as it's known by locals, is an absolute must. You'll find some of the best views of the city below, across Victoria Harbor and towards Kowloon. Several viewing areas are available, including a sky terrace and several free zones.

Is Victoria Peak open to the public?

The official visitor center of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, located between Pike Tower and Pike Galleria, is open daily from 9am to 9pm. Public parks such as Victoria Peak Gardens on Mount Austin Road are open 24 hours a day.

What is on top of Victoria Peak?

On top of Victoria Peak
When you get off the tram, you find yourself in a huge shopping mall, Burj Qala: hyper-commercialization, in action.

What are the mysteries of Victoria Peak?

When Doc Ness was killed in 1949, he allegedly buried a treasure of 15,000 gold bars in the caves of Mount Victorio. For three years, Babe Nas and his children worked to clear the passage to the treasure.