Victoria Peak, Summit in Central and Western District, Hong Kong.
Victoria Peak is a 552-meter summit in Hong Kong's center that offers sweeping views of Victoria Harbour and the city skyline from its observation decks and pathways. The top features multiple viewing platforms, shops, and dining spaces positioned to take in the sights from different angles.
During the colonial era starting in the 1860s, the summit became an exclusive residential address for British elites drawn by its cooler climate and commanding views. The Peak Tram completed in 1888 made the climb accessible to others and transformed how people reached the top.
The local name Taiping Shan reflects how the peak has been a landmark in Hong Kong's landscape for centuries. Today, it draws people from across the world who come to take photographs and enjoy the vantage point over the harbor and city.
The Peak Tram is the most popular and fastest way to reach the top, taking just minutes from Central, while bus routes 15 and 15B also climb the mountain. Hikers can use several walking trails of varying difficulty that wind through forests and wooded slopes without needing paid transport.
The residential properties near the top rank among the world's most expensive, with sales exceeding one billion Hong Kong dollars for single homes with harbour views. These extreme prices reflect the irreplaceable location that draws buyers seeking a view and proximity to the city unavailable anywhere else.
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