Peak Tower, Commercial complex at Victoria Gap, Hong Kong

Peak Tower stands at Victoria Gap on Hong Kong Island, its upper section a rounded white structure of stacked horizontal bands with dark glazing between them, carried on thick reddish-brown pillars. Below, a broad white and glass structure steps down into a rectangular base of white concrete with vertical grooves and rows of small windows. Architect Chung Wah Nan's firm designed the 1997 replacement building.

The original structure was designed and opened in 1972 by architect Chung Wah Nan to welcome visitors at the summit. It was replaced in 1997 with a new building that became the modern landmark visible from across the harbor today.

The building houses Madame Tussauds, the first permanent location of the wax museum franchise in Asia-Pacific. Visitors can encounter and photograph wax figures of Asian and international celebrities in lifelike poses.

The tower functions as the upper terminal station of the Peak Tram and provides multiple levels for exploring views of the harbor and city. Restaurants, souvenir shops, and restroom facilities are available throughout, though expect crowded conditions during peak visiting hours.

On clear days, the observation decks offer views that stretch all the way to Aberdeen, a town on the far side of the island. This expansive vista is often overlooked by visitors who focus only on the harbor directly below.