The most popular tourist attraction is easily The Peak which offers some stunning visuals and it is a great place for shopping and dining. The journey to The Peak by the Peak Tram is a memorable experience; after all, it is the world’s oldest funicular railways. If you are boarding the Peak Tram on your way up then you will have a wonderful experience as the tram rises to 1300 ft above sea level.

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The track is very steep and if you happen to look from the window, it will seem that the buildings are almost leaning at 27 degrees! This is a strange yet beautiful sight. Once you reach the top, you will come across the Peak Tower. The place is known for its vast range of shops, shopping and great souvenirs. The 360 degree view from the Sky Terrace is definitely the highlight of this tour and those who are interested in quality art can visit the Sky Gallery.

The Peak Tram

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The historical Peak Tram is the best way to experience the natural wonders of Hong Kong. The tram ride is taken by millions of visitors every year. The Garden Road Terminus of the Peak Tram houses the Historical Gallery. The galley has more than 200 memorabilia which are divided in 15 theme sections.

Peak Tram Historical Gallery

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The Gallery was opened in September, 2007 and showcases Hong Kong of 19th and 20th century. The construction of the Peak Tram Historical Gallery has taken many years and some of the items are more than 100 years old. There is a replica of the very first Peak Tram carriage and the famous 1926 Haulage Room. This room alone is responsible for the movement of the trams up and down for over 60 years now. The Peak Tram Historical Gallery is highly revered as the heritage and history of the country is truly projected here. The Gallery brings back many memorable memories for the residents of Hong Kong. It is located in the Lower Terminus and is open from 7:00 in the morning to midnight. The Peak Tram passengers are admitted free.

The Peak Tower

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The Peak Tower is, perhaps, the best example of modern architecture and it has been featured in postcards and magazines all over the world. The Peak Tower has a number of restaurants and shops with the city skyline in the background. The Sky Terrace is in the Peak Tower and it offers a panoramic view of the city from 428m above sea level. The Peak Tower has been the favorite place for all people transcending the age barrier. The kids love it and so do their parents. The Peak Tower can be easily reached by availing the services of the Peak Tram.

Sky Terrace

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The Sky Terrace offers a 360 degree view of the city and it is Hong Kong’s most revered viewing platform. The view is good throughout the day and you should not miss this at any cost. The Sky Gallery with 17 photos is a new added attraction and through these photos you can understand how Hong Kong has changed over the years. The Sky Terrace opens at 10:00 in the morning on weekdays and at 8am on weekends and Public Holidays.

Dining at the Peak

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The dining options at the Peak are varied and it only gets better with each passing day. You can choose Asian cuisine or the traditional seafood cuisine. The dining experience at the Peak showcases diversity in dining options that Hong Kong has to offer. There are four signature restaurants at the Peak and each has a different view on offer.

The Pearl on the Peak offers superb views of the Central and Victoria Harbor. The restaurant has floor-to-wall glass walls and the atmosphere inside the restaurant is very lively. The main dishes on offer here are seafood soup and scallops with Italian egg. The cost per person for lunch would be $150.

The Tien Yi Chinese Restaurant

This is one of the newest Chinese restaurants and has already received rave reviews everywhere. It has some specialty dishes like bird’s nests and shark’s fins. It also has some of the best wines on offer for the guests. The most popular dishes are Roasted Crispy Chicken and Sauteed Australian scallops. You need to spend around HK$400 for lunch for two.

The Peak also has different dining options like Burger King, Pacific Coffee and Hong Kong Day.

Shopping

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The Peak is not particularly renowned for hard-core shoppers but still it has lot to offer. The Peak Market sells Chinese artwork and silk collectibles. The Peak Tower has shops to suit each and every budget and they mainly sell watches, jewelry and electronic gadgets.

Getting to the Peak

The Peak Tram can be accessed on foot from the Central MTR. At the Peak Tram Lower Terminus, you can buy a Peak Tram Sky Pass that includes a trip on the Peak Tram and views from the Sky Terrace. You can even opt to buy Return Peak Tram Tickets, if you so desire.

Tickets

The Peak Tram Sky Pass costs HK$65 for return and HK$53 for a single journey. If you just want to buy the Return Peak Tram tickets then it will cost you HK$40 whereas a single journey will cost HK$20. The Peak Tram departs every 15 minutes.

The charges for the Sky Terrace Tickets are as follows

Adult          HK$30

Child           HK$15

The tickets can be purchased from the customer service desk on the ground floor of the Peak Tower.

Sky Terrace Rental

The Sky Terrace Deck is always open for rental and is a perfect place for private parties and business gatherings. Your program will be a memorable with the stunning views and the four signature restaurants. It will be non-stop fun and excitement for you. The Sky Terrace booking form can be accessed at

http://www.thepeak.com.hk/download/thePeakTowerSkyTerraceBookingForm.pdf

The Peak is one of the most visited attractions in Hong Kong and its popularity has been increasing every year. The venue is excellent for parties and social get together. The place is also known as Victoria Peak in some travel guides.