Hong Kong, China Travel Guide
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Victoria Peak
View of Hong Kong Harbour and buildings
Overview: A treasure. Opening its chest to a most impressive view of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Victoria Harbor and of course, the wild blue sea, Victoria Peak offers an exhilarating view of the best Hong Kong has to offer. Whether through the various telescopes or through your own eyes, you’ll definitely be delivered a taste Hong Kong Harbour and the Hong Kong cityscape. Aside from the view of Hong Kong, The Peak is truly an entertainment complex offering restaurants, shopping and has a museum, Madame Tussauds Museum Hong Kong with wax replicas of international stars. You’ll also gulp a taste of technology in various floors.
Tram up to Victoria Peak
The tram that runs up to the peak is somewhat difficult. You wait on a level platform but then move onto a slanted portion of the platform just next to the tram. There is a bit of a step up to the tram. In addition, you’ll have to fold up your wheelchair. The staff will assist you.
Victoria Peak Galleria, Hong Kong
Victoria Peak is located on Hong Kong Island.
Site: www.thepeak.com.hk
Ph: 852 2849 7654
Cost: Peak tram 40HK
Accessibility: The peak itself is accessible with lifts once you’re at the peak’s tower.
Getting There: You can take a bus, 15C, from the harbor to the tram station or take a cab. This bus is inaccessible unless you don’t mind climbing up the steps and dragging yourself onto a seat, pulling your wheelchair with you (or have a friend do it).