The Peak
太平山顶 · Central and Western, Hong Kong SAR, China
The area around Hong Kong Island's highest lookout, with views over the skylines on both shores of Victoria Harbour.
Know before you go
- Do not occupy the photo spots by the railings for long
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Culture
Culture & customs
Background
The Peak is in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong Island. According to available sources, the Peak Tram opened in 1888; the line is about 1.4 km long and climbs from about 28 m to about 396 m above sea level, at gradients of 4–25.7 degrees, in a ride of about 8 minutes. Sky Terrace 428 at the Peak Tower stands 428 m above sea level and is one of Hong Kong's highest viewing terraces; the Lion's Pavilion, Victoria Peak Garden, the Peak Tower and The Peak Galleria are the main viewpoints.
Local customs
Ride the Peak Tram up the hill, look out over Victoria Harbour from the Peak Tower's viewing terrace, walk the Peak Circle Walk, and take in the view from the Lion's Pavilion.
Etiquette & taboos
Etiquette & taboos
Don’t DON'T
Do not occupy the photo spots by the railings for long
Locals appreciate DO
- Queue in an orderly way when the viewing terraces are crowded
- keep to the rules on the tram and the viewing terraces
Plan your visit
Practical info
Travel tips
- Prices for combined tram and viewing-terrace tickets are as officially published
- buy through The Peak's official channels. Take the Peak Tram from the Garden Road terminus in Central, or go by bus or taxi
- try to avoid holiday peaks.
- You can visit all year round
- clear autumn and winter days give the best visibility
- summers are often foggy and rainy, with unpredictable visibility
- during typhoon season watch for tram suspension notices.
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