Gazing at the beautiful cityscape from the vantage point that is Victoria Peak would be the ideal ending to a Hong Kong shopping & sightseeing tour. At an altitude of 1811 feet, Victoria Peak is the highest peak in Hong Kong and affords a spectacular view of the Victoria Harbour and the multitude of skyscrapers including the 72 storey high Bank of China Tower teeming with the pulsating energy that is the signature flavour of Hong Kong.
This energy is even more pronounced if you watch the city from the peak after sundown. A good way to enjoy the night time view would be to take the shuttle service to the city centre offered by Cosmopolitan Hotel Wan Chai Hong Kong (soon to be rebranded as Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong), indulge in retail therapy and fine dining during the day and catch the peak tram after sunset to capture the city’s beauty at night. The flickering light of hundreds of buildings and the inimitable night life aura of Hong Kong can capture the imagination and make poets out of even the most pragmatic individuals. The most enjoyable and scenic way to travel to the peak is to catch the peak tram which departs every 10 to 15 minutes. Rising approximately 1300 feet above sea level and sloping 4 to 27 degrees, the tram ride in itself is an amazing experience.
There is more to Victoria Peak other than the view; the mountainous landscape is packed with lush foliage and bird life while the peak garden presents a beautiful grassy scope. The peak tower is home to a myriad of shops and restaurants to indulge ones taste buds as well as the love for souvenirs of your Hong Kong visit. For a glimpse of history one can visit the site of the old governor’s summer lodge along the Mt Austin Road which was burned down by Japanese soldiers during WWII. The beautiful garden has been refurbished with sundials, gazebos and stone pillars.
Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.