<strong>Victoria Peak: </strong>The highest point on Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak provides 360-degree views of the city's amazing skyline.
Victoria Peak: The highest point on Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak provides 360-degree views of the city's amazing skyline.
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<strong>The Tram: </strong>Hong Kong's famous Peak Tram makes it way up the mountain. The tram began operations in 1888 and has served Hong Kong for 116 years.
The Tram: Hong Kong's famous Peak Tram makes it way up the mountain. The tram began operations in 1888 and has served Hong Kong for 116 years.
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<strong>The Peak at night: </strong>The views aren't too shabby at night, either. Fortunately, The Peak Tram operates from 7 a.m. to midnight, making it possible to take in scenes like this.
The Peak at night: The views aren't too shabby at night, either. Fortunately, The Peak Tram operates from 7 a.m. to midnight, making it possible to take in scenes like this.
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<strong>Selfie central: </strong>Tourists take selfies during a visit to the viewing deck of Victoria Peak. Not surprisingly, The Peak is one of Hong Kong's most popular tourist destinations.
Selfie central: Tourists take selfies during a visit to the viewing deck of Victoria Peak. Not surprisingly, The Peak is one of Hong Kong's most popular tourist destinations.
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<strong>Beat the crowds: </strong>The line at the tram entrance (the Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus) is known to wrap around the corner, offering no shade on hot days. If you're set on taking the tram, we recommend getting there early -- before 10 a.m.
Beat the crowds: The line at the tram entrance (the Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus) is known to wrap around the corner, offering no shade on hot days. If you're set on taking the tram, we recommend getting there early -- before 10 a.m.
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<strong>Peak Tower: </strong>A woman looks at the view from the Peak Tower, which claims to be the highest viewing platform in Hong Kong. Entry costs roughly $6.50.
Peak Tower: A woman looks at the view from the Peak Tower, which claims to be the highest viewing platform in Hong Kong. Entry costs roughly $6.50.
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<strong>Shopping and dining: </strong>The Peak Tower is filled with restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. At the top is a 360-degree viewing platform, The Sky Terrace 428, standing at 428 meters (1404 feet) above sea level.
Shopping and dining: The Peak Tower is filled with restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. At the top is a 360-degree viewing platform, The Sky Terrace 428, standing at 428 meters (1404 feet) above sea level.
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<strong>The Peak Lookout: </strong>This Victoria Peak restaurant has stood the test of time. Opening back in 1947, it was first known as the Peak Café. It's housed inside a renovated historic building.
The Peak Lookout: This Victoria Peak restaurant has stood the test of time. Opening back in 1947, it was first known as the Peak Café. It's housed inside a renovated historic building.
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<strong>Madame Tussauds:</strong> If you get caught in the rain, you're traveling with children, or happen to be a sucker for celebrity encounters, there's always Victoria Peak's Madame Tussauds. Inside, visitors will find more than 100 eerily realistic waxen personalities.
Madame Tussauds: If you get caught in the rain, you're traveling with children, or happen to be a sucker for celebrity encounters, there's always Victoria Peak's Madame Tussauds. Inside, visitors will find more than 100 eerily realistic waxen personalities.
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<strong>Circa 1960: </strong> A tram on its way to Victoria Peak, Hong Kong, with the city of Victoria below and Kowloon across the water. During Hong Kong's stint as a British colony, from 1841 to 1997, The Peak was the city's most exclusive neighborhood.
Circa 1960: A tram on its way to Victoria Peak, Hong Kong, with the city of Victoria below and Kowloon across the water. During Hong Kong's stint as a British colony, from 1841 to 1997, The Peak was the city's most exclusive neighborhood.
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