The Peak ~ Hong Kong

We Made It To The Top!

Officially known as Victoria Peak or

Mount Austin, but locally known as

The Peak.  It is the high point of

Hong Kong and a major tourist

attraction.  We were lucky to have

a fairly clear day when we went.

Since we were staying across the

harbour in Kowloon, we had to

take a ferry, a bus and finally a

funicular to get up the mountain.

The funicular has been operating

since 1888.  Prior to that, people

were carried up the mountain

in sedan chairs.

Then you ride a series of escalators

climbing higher and higher.

Finally you make it to the top and go

outside where you can walk on ramps

and see breathtaking birds eye views

of Hong Kong, the Harbour and the

surrounding islands.

This is the view down the other side

 of the mountain, we will explore

over there in days to come.

What fun it would be to be a bird and

be able to soar down the mountainside

all the way to the harbour.

While at The Peak you can write

a love note...

...and tie it to this giant heart,

where it will dangle in the breeze.

Before heading back down the

mountain stop in for a coffee in

this shop with the million dollar views.