Victoria Peak
太平山顶
The highest point on Hong Kong Island. The Peak Tram, the Sky Terrace 428 observation deck and the Lugard Road loop walk offer views of the city skyline on both shores of the harbour.
Victoria Peak (Mount Austin) rises to 552 metres and is the highest point on Hong Kong Island. It is the classic spot for views over Victoria Harbour and Kowloon. The most atmospheric way up is the Peak Tram. It leaves from the Peak Tram lower terminus on Garden Road in Central and climbs for about 8 minutes, passing through the high-rises on a gradient of up to 27 degrees. The tram was re-equipped with new cars in 2022, which increased capacity, but queues on holidays are still long. Return tram tickets combined with the Sky Terrace 428 cost about HK$150, and booking online is recommended.
The top floor of the Peak Tower, Sky Terrace 428, is a paid observation deck. The free alternatives are the Lion Pavilion lookout beside it and Lugard Road, a flat loop around the mountain that takes about an hour to walk. The viewpoints along the Harlech Road section offer the widest views, and the scene from dusk into night is especially beautiful. The summit also has a Madame Tussauds wax museum and restaurants in Peak Galleria.
Other ways up include Bus 15 from the Central Exchange Square, which winds up the mountain road for about 40 minutes. It is scenic and cheap. You can also take a taxi.
Tip: go up in the late afternoon, and come down after sunset and the night view. Clear, dry days in autumn and winter are ideal. If the mist is thick, don’t force it.
Notes: the Peak Tram queues peak from afternoon to evening, so take the bus up and the tram down. The summit is windy, so bring a jacket in winter.
Opening hours
Cable car 07:30–23:00; Sky Deck 10:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Peak Tram
- Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
- Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum
- Tai Kwun
- Central & Lan Kwai Fong
- St. John's Cathedral
- PMQ
- Man Mo Temple (Sheung Wan)