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Victoria Peak

A bird's-eye view of Hong Kong
seen from Victoria Peak

If Hong Kong is a city of jade during the day, it becomes a luminous pearl with a sea of lights twinkling in the streets after dark. Where is the best place to enjoy the multi-colorful night scene that encompasses Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour? Victoria Peak is a good location to view its night scene. 554 meters (about 1,817.6 feet) above sea level, the Peak is the highest point within Hong Kong and occupies the western part of the Hong Kong Island.

Peak Tram

How to reach Victoria Peak? Tourists can take the Peak Tram, a pleasant ride ascending the mountain. The tram has been in operation for over one hundred years, and to date, no accidents have ever occurred. Your journey aboard the tram will take eight minutes and upon reaching the summit you will see a seven storied building in the shape of a ship. This is the Peak Tower in which there are several attractions namely, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, and Sky Terrace 428.

	Adults	Children aged 3-11 and seniors aged 65 or above
Round-trip	HK$ 52	HK$ 23
Single-trip	HK$ 37	HK$ 14
Service Hours	7:00 - 24:00 with an interval of 10-15mins

Museum and Cinema

If you want to take a photo with your favorite movie or sport stars, then please visit Madame Tussauds Hong Kong. This museum exhibits over 100 waxworks of celebrities from all works of life from the middle ages to the present day, including President Hu Jintao. On the second and the third floors of the Peak Tower is a museum called Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium. From its name, tourists may image how bizarre the more than 450 exhibits collected from all over the world are. On the fourth floor is the Peak Explorer Motion Simulator. It is very welcoming to all visitors and equipped with high-tech projectors, sound system and motion chairs. Sitting on the chair and looking at the images on screen, it appears that you are actually there and witnessing what happens around you. Here you will enjoy an exciting journey.

Harbour View Seen from Victoria Peak

Peak Tower

Night View

Viewing Hong Kong at night is a must! The panoramic vista is one of the most beautiful night scenes in the world so a visit to the Lion Pavilion on the Victoria Peak is also highly recommended. Standing upon the pavilion and overlooking the Victoria Harbour and the Kowloon Peninsula, a spectacular night view will unfold in front of your eyes. The Victoria Harbour is one of the world's busiest harbors and has a constant ebb and flow of shipping all year round. With row upon row of skyscrapers stand prominently on the Central which is the city's financial and economic hub. The most spectacular are the Bank of China Tower and the Central Plaza. The Bank of China Tower, with 72 stories soars skyward and is designed by an American-born Chinese architect Bei Yuming (Ieoh Ming Pei); with the bamboo-shaped outlook of the tower symbolizing that the Bank of China aspires to get better and better. The Central Plaza is a reinforced concrete building with 78 stories.

Our Guests at Victoria Peak

Inside the Peak Tram

The whole city is swathed by glittering neon lights along the banks of Victoria Harbour. Another way to experience Hong Kong's night views is from Peak Garden. You can walk among fragrant flowers, butterflies and birds while enjoying the spectacular vista.

No matter when you come to the Victoria Peak, it will always give you a beautiful view of Hong Kong.

How to get to Victoria Peak

1. Take Bus 15C straight to Garden Rd, or take Tsuen Wan Line/ Island Line to Central and walk south for about 10mins to Garden Rd (Lower Peak Tram Terminus) and take the tram to the Victoria Peak.
2. Take bus 15/ green mini bus 1 to the peak.

Recommended Nearby Attractions:

Government House

Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Hong Kong Park

Further Reading:
Top 10 Things to Do in Hong Kong

12 Best Places to Visit in Hong Kong for First-Time Visitors

- Last updated on Nov. 17, 2023 -

Questions & Answers on Victoria Peak

Asked by celine from AUSTRALIA | Nov. 16, 2023 04:39

How to get to the Peak from the airport? Have only about 6 hours in HK , want to visit the peak

We arrive at the airport this Sunday at 5pm and have about till 3 in the afternoon. We want to store the luggage in Kowloon Station and then go from there to the Peak. Please advise best ways as I am taking a group of students. thank you

Answers (1)

Answered by Harry | Nov. 17, 2023 01:20

I'm afraid it is a little troublesome by public transport and the best way is taking taxis, which can save you a lot of time.

Asked by Che Umali from PHILIPPINES | Nov. 23, 2019 21:09

How to go to The Peak by bus from Hong Kong Museum of History?

Answers (1)

Answered by Justin from AUSTRALIA | Nov. 25, 2019 19:37

You can take 219X (KMB) to Kowloon park station, then interchange to MTR from Tsim Sha Tsui - B1 exit (Tsuen Wan Line) to Central - K exit (Tsuen Wan Line), and interchange to Central (Garden Road) - The Peak line from Garden Road Peak Tram Terminal to your destination. It costs HK$54.5 with around 45 minutes.

Asked by JM from PH | Nov. 09, 2019 16:40

Going down from the Victoria Peak

Is Bus line 15 at Peak Galleria? And where is the last stop? Thanks.

Answers (3)

Answered by Jennie from THAILAND | Nov. 12, 2019 16:55

Yes, the last stop is the Peak station.

Answered by JM from PHILIPPINES | Nov. 13, 2019 03:19

Oh, it does not reach Central Pier Terminus?

Answered by Liz from SINGAPORE | Nov. 13, 2019 17:12

When you return from the peak, the last stop is Central Pier Terminus.

Asked by Sarah from CH | Jul. 03, 2019 06:33

I'm visiting Hongkong in late July and visiting Victoria Peak is also planned.

I wanted to know whether the Peak Tram is already running again or not?
Is there another way to visit Victoria Peak beside taking the Peak Tram?

Answers (1)

Answered by Moria from USA | Jul. 04, 2019 02:57

It is hard to say and there is no news about that in recent days. However, you can take 15 (NWFB) to the peak.

Asked by Hari from INDIA | May. 10, 2019 02:07

How to go to Hong Kong Victoria peak from Kowloon regal hotel?

Answers (1)

Answered by Kevin from CANADA | May. 12, 2019 18:28

You can walk northeast about 700m to take Bus Line 103 to the Kennedy Road to take peak tram to the Victoria Peak. However, the tram stops operating in recent days.