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Victoria Peak and Peak Tram

A sight in Central, Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Victoria Peak and Peak Tram in Central, Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
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Why go

Historic funicular up to the city's highest viewpoint over the harbor.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Maxim's Palace City Hall, 0.6 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Central
Price
$$
Time needed
2.5 hr
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Maxim's Palace City Hall

    Huge banquet hall serving dim sum from push carts, with harbor-side windows.

    Food · 0.6 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Man Mo Temple

    Smoky 1847 temple hung with giant incense coils, dedicated to gods of literature and war.

    Sight · 1.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Kam's Roast Goose

    Small Wan Chai shop known for crisp-skinned roast goose over rice.

    Food · 1.7 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Star Ferry

    Green-and-white ferries crossing Victoria Harbour since 1888 for a few dollars.

    Activity · 2.0 km straight-line
  5. 5
    M+ Museum

    Museum of visual culture in West Kowloon with harbor-facing terraces.

    Sight · 2.5 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Ozone at The Ritz-Carlton

    Bar on the 118th floor of the ICC tower, high above the harbor.

    Drinks · 2.9 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Victoria Peak and Peak Tram is a stop on our Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Hong Kong Island and Kowloon run from 20°C in January to 31°C in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Victoria Peak and Peak Tram itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Hong Kong Island and Kowloon from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Hong Kong Island and Kowloon weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Victoria Peak and Peak Tram, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
St. John's Building, 33 Garden Rd, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Coordinates
22.27768, 114.15919
Destination
Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
Website
thepeak.com.hk

Victoria Peak and Peak Tram: quick answers

How much time do you need at Victoria Peak and Peak Tram?

Plan on about 2.5 hours at Victoria Peak and Peak Tram. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Victoria Peak and Peak Tram?

Our pick: Sunset. Insider tip: Walk the flat Lugard Road loop for the best free views.

Where is Victoria Peak and Peak Tram?

Victoria Peak and Peak Tram is at St. John's Building, 33 Garden Rd, Central, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Victoria Peak and Peak Tram?

Victoria Peak and Peak Tram appears on Hong Kong, Lantau & Macau, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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