Victoria Peak
» Hong Kong, Guang Dong

太平山 俯瞰香港的‘第一景点’

Located on the western side of the island, it is the highest point in Hong Kong, rising a third of a mile into the waiting sky. Even as removed as it is from the action, Victoria Peak does not disappoint in fact, it is the perfect location for a family outing, or for those who just want to escape the occasionally mind-numbing energy found throughout the rest of Hong Kong.

A general look

Known as Hong Kong's most conspicuous landmark, Victoria Peak is also the residential yearning of most of the population and it was never as popular as it is today. Residents of The Peak are comprised of gentries who often throw lavish dinner parties. Houses and flats are rented out to banks and corporate giants for their top executives at sky-high prices. The area's wilderness, contiguous with stately residents, continues to remain beautifully placid. It is one of the few areas of Hong Kong that feels like a tropical climate.

Seeing by taking Peak Tram

The Peak Tram takes tourists up and down the hillside. It is a great place for walks, with its forests of bamboo and fern, lilliputian Chinese pines, hibiscus, and vines of phenomenal beauty. Tourists should start from Lugard Road, which begins just opposite the Peak Tram's upper terminus at 395m above sea level.

Atop the hill, tourists will be greeted with some of the world's finest views that stretch all the way to China and Macau. The hike from Lugard Road to Harlech Road, which presents views of the harbor, takes about two hours to complete. Hikes from Green Island and Peng Chau to the north, and Lantau and Macau to the west will also take about the same time.

Peak Tower

Redeveloped in 1997, Peak Tower is a tourist attraction that features the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and a ride through a dark tunnel called Rise of The Dragon. It is the first computer-operated entertainment ride in Hong Kong, and is an entertaining and educational train journey through evocative scenes of the territory's early history.

Spectacular overlooking

As the highest point within Hong Kong, Victoria Peak is a good location to view its night scene. The panoramic vista is one of the most beautiful night scenes in the world, so a visit to the Lion Pavilion on the peak is a must.

Standing upon the pavilion and overlooking the Victoria Harbor and the Kowloon Peninsula, a spectacular night view will unfold in front of your eyes. The Victoria Harbor is one of the world's busiest harbors and has a constant ebb and flow of shipping all year round. With row upon row of skyscrapers stand prominently on the Central District which is Hong Kong's financial and economic hub.

The most spectacular are the Bank of China Tower and the Central Plaza. The Bank of China Tower, with 72 stories soars skyward and is designed by an American-born Chinese architect Bei Yuming (Ieoh Ming Pei); with the bamboo-shaped outlook of the tower symbolizing that the Bank of China aspires to get better and better. The Central Plaza is a reinforced concrete building with 78 stories.

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  Weather

  1. How is the weather like in Hong Kong?
  2. When is the most popular time to visit Hong Kong?

  Shopping

  1. When is the best time to shop in Hong Kong?
  2. Top ten tips for shopping in Hong Kong

  Other Hints

  1. What I need to know about Visa and Passports?
  2. Is it easy for me to exchange money here?
  3. How to tip in Hong Kong?
  4. Information Directory Desk
  5. Useful Numbers

  • How is the weather like in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate, being temperate for nearly half the year, with cool, dry winters and hot, humid summers. March and April are very pleasant.

    May to August is hot and humid with occasional showers and thunderstorms, and the highest temperatures often exceed 31C. Winter lasts from January to March with January and February more cloudy, when occasional cold fronts followed by dry northerly winds.


  • When is the most popular time to visit Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong is an all-year-round destination. The most popular time to visit is from the middle of September to the end of February, when the weather is cooler.


  • When is the best time to shop in Hong Kong?

    Summer is possibly the best time to shop in Hong Kong as incredible deals are offered during the annual Hong Kong Shopping Festival. The massive sales draw shoppers from all over Asia every year.


  • Top ten tips for shopping in Hong Kong

    1 Compare Prices

    Check the price of the item you want to buy in your home country first. When arriving in Hong Kong you should check out some of the larger department stores or reputable dealers for your product. It's better for you to start bargaining when you know how much the goods cost.

    2 Understand the Exchange Rate

    This may sound simple, but many tourists get ripped-off here is because they don't know the exchange rate - make sure you do.

    3 Know the Product

    Know exactly what you want to buy.

    4 Choose Your Shop Carefully

    The Hong Kong Tourism Board has a Quality Control Scheme that vets shops on pricing, honesty and a host of other attributes - these shops generally don't offer bargains but are reputable. Unless you are confident of price and product, you should also avoid shops that don't clearly display the price of an item.

    5 Shop Around

    If you're determined to go bargain hunting, shop around. Hong Kong salespeople are notoriously aggressive when negotiating, however the ball is in your court, if you don't like the salesperson or the price quoted is to high, move on to the next store.

    6 Check the Product

    Hong Kong shops have an undeserved reputation for using switch and bait tactics, this involves showing you one product but placing an inferior item in the box. This practice is not widespread, nevertheless you need to make sure what you think you're buying is what you leave the store with.

    7 Compatibility

    Ensure compatibility. Check the voltage and broadcast of any item you want to buy.

    8 Warranty

    Make sure the product has an international warranty. This can be a problem with 'Parallel Imports', these products are usually brought into Hong Kong by someone other than the official importer, and are often electronic items. Although cheap, their warranty is usually void.

    9 Beware of Bootlegs

    There are plenty of bootleg and illegal products on Hong Kong's streets, which police usually turn a blind eye to, however if you are found with these at customs, they are subject to confiscation and you possibly to conviction.

    10 Last Call

    If you're in dispute, call the Consumer Council Hotline on 2929 2222 for assistance, you can also approach uniformed hawker police who patrol markets.


  • What I need to know about Visa and Passports?

    A visa is needed to enter Hong Kong from other countries. However, provisos of stay depend on the nationality, and some nationalities are allowed to come in as visa-free tourists for the period of one month. Among them are the US and EC nationals. The previous one year unconditional visa on arrival with work permit has been changed after the handover to a six month tourist visa on arrival.

    Tourists who enter with a visitor's permit are not permitted to work. Those who are taking up employment in Hong Kong must obtain an advanced work permit from the Immigration Department. Usually, the company of hire will assist with the necessary paperwork.

    When traveling around the country, be sure to carry along your passport or a photograph identity, just in case. The Immigration Department is strict with its regulations on illegal outsiders, so - to be on the safe side - the passport would come in handy.


  • Is it easy for me to exchange money here?

    Currency is Hong Kong Dollar. As the old saying goes, 'more banks than rice stalls in Hong Kong': moneychangers are everywhere. Please check the exchange rate and the service fee.

    Customers with AMEX cards can draw Hong Kong Currency through ATMs directly and those with VISA and Master cards can draw local currency from ATMs marked for Visa or MasterCard electronic currency.


  • How to tip in Hong Kong?

    Some hotels and restaurants levy a 10% service charge while customers may add other 5% tip. For restaurants that don't levy a service charge, a 10% tip is expected. Tip taxi drivers, bellboys, and restroom attendants.


  • Information Directory Desk

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    • 1013 International directory



  • Useful Numbers

    • Complaint hotline (including taxi complaint): 2527 7177

    • Tourist Hotline of Hong Kong Tourism Board: 2508 1234

    • The Immigration Department of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: 2824 6111

    • Postal Directory Hotline: 2921 2222


Want to have a marvelous overlooking at the Victoria Harbor and the Kowloon Peninsula? Victoria Peak high above the glistening lights of Hong Kong is your perfect choice! It is at the centre of Hong Kong both as a tourist destination, a prime residential area - and a view point second to none.

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