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Welcome to Hipfig's Video Guide Series on Hong Kong .
In this video we'll be showing you Victoria Peak, we'll share with you
directions and what to do once you get there. Victoria Peak is the highest peak
on the Hong Kong Island side. It is 1818 feet and the Peak Tower building is
considered a landmark of the Island. To get to the Peak Tram Lower Terminus by MTR
Go to Central Station then take exit J2 and follow the signs
to the Peak Tram. At the street level turn right through Chater Garden,
Cross at Queens Road Central, and make your way up to Garden Road. You'll pass the Bank of China Tower
the Citibank Plaza on your left, and St. John's Cathedral on
your right. It'll take about 10 minutes to walk up to the lower Peak Tram
station (Terminus) from Central MTR subway station. You can also take the bus to the lower
Peak Tram Terminus from the Central Bus Terminal. Take the Peak Tram
Shuttle number 15 C. The bus stop is on Man Kwong Street outside Central (Pier 7) near
Pier 7. The shuttle runs every 20 minutes between Central and the lower Peak Tram
terminus, where the Peak Tram starts. Another option up to the Peak is by bus
To take a bus to the Peak , take bus number 15 from Central Pier 5. It's
located at Man Kwong Street (Pier 5)
When you reach the Peak, exit bus number 15 and then walk and purchase your
ticket for the Sky Terrace 428 at the Peak Tower building ticket booth. I like to go
up using the Peak Tram and then go down by the bus. Try to seat
yourself in front on the second level of the bus
or sit on the right side. It's a fun way to go down the winding narrow road
If you'd like to take the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak then go to their lower
terminus on Garden Road. Once you reach the Peak Tram lower terminus, you can
purchase tickets for the Peak Tram. The tram is a quick, scenic, and an experience
especially when going up. The steepest point has an angle grade of 27 degrees.
A good option is to purchase the Peak tram and the Sky Terrace 428 combo ticket. There's
a small discount when you purchase them together. The Peak Tram operates from 7am- 12am.
a.m. to 12 midnight, Monday through Sunday and on public holidays. It departs
every 10 to 15 minutes. The Peak Tram's route is less than a mile and covers a
route from the Central district to Victoria Peak. The Peak Tram is a trolley
which is pulled up by a very steep rope by a single steel cable. The entire ride
is almost vertical. There are six stops Garden road, Kennedy Road, MacDonnell Road,
May Road, Barker Road, and of course Victoria Peak. You can use an Octopus
card to ride the Peak Tram. This will save you time waiting in line for tickets. There
are two areas at the peak: the peak level has good views and has two malls where
you can leisurely shop and enjoy the view but to have the whole peak
experience you have to go to the Sky Terrace 428 atop the Peak Tower
There are many cafes, restaurants, and shops located at Peak Piazza and Peak Tower
The Sky Terrace 428 is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday, and
from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, and on public holidays
From the Sky Terrace 428, you'll get spectacular 360-degree views of the
Victoria Harbour and the whole cityscape of the island. Views from the Sky Terrace
428 are breathtaking day or night. During the day you can see skyscrapers adjacent
to the busy Victoria Harbour, and at night lit up by colourful lights. The views
become a romantic in dazzling setting for your time in Hong Kong. Try to go in
the morning when the Terrace opens at 10a.m. to avoid the crowds. Crowded or not
the Sky Terrace is a must do when in Hong Kong. This attraction will take you
2 or more hours depending on your interest. If you have time, take the Hong
Kong Trail which will take 40 to 60 minutes. It circles the Peak for views of
Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria Harbour, and the outlying islands
Visit the Hong Kong Tourism Board visitor center at the Peak Piazza
for more information. The tourism Visitor Center is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
Another attraction you can combine with the Peak is St. John's
Cathedral. St. John's Cathedral is the main Anglican Church building for the
Archdiocese (in Hong Kong). St. John's Cathedral is located at 4-8 Garden Road.
It is down the street from the lower terminus of the Peak Tram
St. John's Church is the oldest church building in Hong Kong and is the oldest
Anglican Cathedral in the Far East. This 13th century English Gothic cathedral
has stained glass windows and is a quiet place from the hustle and bustle of Hong
Kong. I like to stroll through their peaceful tree-lined grounds
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