Hong Kong Island is divided into four main areas Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, the New Territories and the Outlying Islands. Kowloon and the New Territories are on a peninsula of the Chinese mainland, on the northern side of Victoria Harbour; Hong Kong Island is on the southern side of the harbour facing Kowloon; the Outlying Islands simply refers to any of the other 234 islands. The New Territories has a 20km (12mi) land border with China proper. The city itself is centred around Victoria Harbour. The main business district is Central, on Hong Kong Island. East of Central lies the Admiralty commercial district; Wan Chai, known for restaurants and clubs; then Causeway Bay, a major shopping area. Towering above it all is the Peak, Hong Kong’s premier scenic outlook and residential district, which happily has plenty of public green space. In Kowloon, Tsim Sha Tsui (on the southern tip), Jordan and Yau Ma Tei are busy hotel and shopping areas, while Mong Kok is a bustling residential and shopping area.
Victoria Peak
The Peak is Hong Kong Island’s highest point, and the most fashionable area to live in Hong Kong. The view from the summit is one of the most spectacular cityscapes in the world, and it’s also a good way to get a visual perspective of Hong Kong. The best way up to the Peak is via the Peak Tram. Hong Kong city of jade during the day, it becomes a luminous pearl with a sea of lights twinkling in the streets after dark. Where is the best place to enjoy the multi-colorful night scene that encompasses Hong Kong and Victoria Harbor? Victoria Peak is a good location to view its night scene. Being 554 meters (about 1,817.6 feet) above sea level, Victoria Peak is the highest point within Hong Kong and occupies the western part of the island.
Victoria Peak is concise information about the attractions of Victoria Peak:
Peak Trem
Peak Tram provides access to the Peak and surrounding areas. When you view Hong Kong skyline from the Peak Tram, climbing at 450 incline, you become speechless. The Peak is also accessible by motor transport and of course. The Peak Tram Station is located at Central's Garden Road St Joseph Building (Pictured in the middle), and you can reach it by the following methods:* from Central's Star Ferry Pier, take bus 15C; or
* from Central's Admiralty Station Exit B, Lippo Centre Bus Terminus and take bus 12S; or
* if you like to walk, you can exit Central's MTR Station from Exit J2, walk along Garden Road which is in between The Bank of China building and The Cheung Kong Centre. The walk to the tram station only takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
Peak Tower
Ripley's Believe It or Not
Ripley's Believe It or Not is a franchise dealing in extraordinary events and items which might seem unbelievable to the readers. The odditorium has more than 450 bizarre exhibits collected from all over the world.
Hong Kong's Historical Adventure
The first computer-operated entertainment ride in Hong Kong is a journey through scenes of the Hong Kong's early history. It is something that young and old would love to watch together.
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
A branch of world-renowned Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum of London is situated on Peak Tower. The museum has wax idols of famous people from history and contemporary personalities exhibited in lifelike poses.
Peak Explorer Motion Stimulator
Located on the fourth floor, Peak Explorer Motion Simulator is equipped with high-tech projectors, sound system and motion chairs. When one looks at the images on screen, one gets an illusion of actually being there.
Victoria Shopping
Peak Tower holds several gift shops selling Chinese arts and crafts, books, cosmetics and other souvenirs. It also has a a popular Park'n'Shop supermarket for area residents. More shops dealing in various articles have been added to Peak Tower recently.
Hongkong Hong Kong Bird Watching Society BirdLife
Exquisite bird life has made the Park more attractive. Most prominent among the bird residents of Victoria Peak is the Black Kite. Fascinating array of butterflies also live there. Thanks to its natural face, the Peak Tower play an important role in the social life of locals. If offers number of park benches that are used by the locals to pass their free time.
Restaurants
Victoria Peak has several restaurants which take care of the dining needs of the visitors. Prominent eateries on the tower include Peak Lookout, Kyo Hachi, Bubba Gum, Pearl on the Peak, Burger King, Eating Plus and Tien Yi.
Victoria Harbour & Star Ferry
Commuting by ferry is the most enjoyable (and surprisingly the cheapest) way of taking in the dramatic panorama on Victoria Harbour. First launched in 1888, the Star Ferry is as much a tourist attraction as a mode of transport. Its romance is best appreciated on clear nights. It operates on four routes, but the most popular one by far is the short run between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central. Tours of Victoria Harbour are
also available from the terminal.
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