HISTORY LOCATION
“Standing at 552 metres above sea level, the Peak is the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island and a natural signalling post for incoming cargo ships in the nineteenth century. The more privileged early residents, however, found it the perfect retreat from Hong Kong scorching summer heat.”
“Governor Sir Richard MacDonnell’s summer home (circa 1868) was built there to take advantage of the cooler but humid climes. Soon other wealthy residents followed suit. Many of them traversed up and down the steep Peak paths by sedan chair, which were carried by their personal staff of uniformed bearers. From 1904, the Peak was designated an exclusive residential area reserved only for expatriates although this practice ended in 1947.Further development of the Peak did not really occur until Alexander Findlay Smith, who had worked for Scotland's Highland Railway, managed to petition the Governor, Sir John Pope-Hennessy, in 1881 to operate tram routes. One of them connected the south of Murray Barracks to Victoria Gap on the Peak. The Peak had attracted its prestigious residents since the 19th century.” “Mr. Findlay Smith was hoping the tram route would increase visitor traffic and boost business at the erstwhile Peak Hotel, which opened eight years earlier in 1873 on land he owned. Unfortunately, the hotel was destroyed in a fire in 1938.With a regular and reliable form of public transportation now available, the Peak quickly became renowned for its spectacular views of the city and the harbour. Today, the Peak attracts some seven million visitors a year, making it one of Hong Kong's top tourist destinations.” thepeak.com |
Peak is one of the highlights to any tourist that visits hong kong and not many would disagree with that for good reasons.Many activities can be performed here of course the one everybody has to do is hiking up the mountain and then walking the beautiful trail one of the few places to get away from of the hustle and bustle of the big city.Other activities such as picnics out door games like Frisbee,Catch,and most sports are made possible by the glamorous pavilion surrounded by a luscious garden area.The trail also comes loaded with standard playground facilities like monkey bars climbing poles and everything you need to occupy your energetic children.
How to Get There
There are three main ways to get up the peak.
The first way is to walk up old peak road in Mid Levels that will take you
straight to the square on Victoria peak.The second way is to
Drive up the mountain.This is preferable if you have a car or a form of transport.
And the most popular way is by the peak tram.
Located in central it's one of the first things that
come to mind when you hear about the peak.Costing only
$45 for round trip for an adult and $20 for a child (3-11) (65 or older)
a single trip for an adult will be $32 and a child fare would be $12.
The first way is to walk up old peak road in Mid Levels that will take you
straight to the square on Victoria peak.The second way is to
Drive up the mountain.This is preferable if you have a car or a form of transport.
And the most popular way is by the peak tram.
Located in central it's one of the first things that
come to mind when you hear about the peak.Costing only
$45 for round trip for an adult and $20 for a child (3-11) (65 or older)
a single trip for an adult will be $32 and a child fare would be $12.
Kit List
- Snacks
- Camera (For taking beautiful Photos)
- Water
- Good Shoes
- Jacket (Casually rains)
- Cash
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