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At 1,811 feet tall, Victoria Peak is Hong Kong’s highest point and a popular spot that’s renowned for its stunning view of Hong Kong’s skyline. This post provides tips, photos from Victoria Peak, whether to do the free observation platform or the paid area, and thoughts on whether it’s worth the time. While there are plenty of buildings within the city itself that provide great views, none are as striking as viewing the city below from the top of a mountain within Hong Kong.
On a clear day, you can see as far as the outlying islands around Hong Kong. Since this is Asia, those clear days are like unicorns. We’ve visited Victoria Peak three times now, with varying degrees of success. Our first time, we were able to see over to Kowloon, and that was about it. More recently, we had exceptional visibility.
However, unlike a lot of places where I’d recommend trying for a clear day, I’m not so sure that’s strictly necessary here. Sure, it’s always nice, but the integral aspect of the view is in the immediate foreground, so a bit of haze isn’t going to ruin your photos or the experience…
With this beautiful view comes demand from tourists and locals alike. With demand comes the need for transportation. Unlike the Tokyo Skytree or some other tower, it’s not as easy as taking an elevator. The coolest way to get to “The Peak” is via The Peak Tram, as this offers a pretty cool experience with some neat views along the way. Be warned, as the line to go up to The Peak tends to get long in the afternoon, and the line to return is really long at night. Even purchasing tickets in advance does not guarantee you no wait.Alternatively, you can take the bus or taxi, and both are surprisingly inexpensive
If you want to go by bus, you take Bus 15 from Central Bus Terminus (roughly $1 US per person). You could also hike up…if getting drenched with sweat sounds like your idea of a good time. Be advised that transportation down is not as simple as getting up there at prime times, so plan/budget accordingly.
Victoria Peak is a totally different. I don’t know if it’s the open-air experience on the mountain, or the dynamic energy of the city, but the view was intoxicating and the experience was one of our most satisfying in Hong Kong. While I wouldn’t wait hours in line for the Peak Tram, it’s well worth dedicating a couple hours of your day to watch the sunset and nightfall over the city. Victoria Peak is one of those places we’ll revisit again; although there are many excellent things in Hong Kong, there’s something about this experience that really captures the essence of Hong Kong. It’s difficult to articulate, but this is more than just a view of the skyline. It’s one of the best experiences in Hong Kong and my favorite skyline view anywhere in the world.
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