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1 day ago · Getting to the Peak by the Peak Tram is an unforgettable experience. One of the world's oldest and most famous funicular railways, the tram rises to 396 metres (about 1,300 feet) above sea level. It is so steep that the buildings you pass look like they are leaning a gradient of between 4 to 25.7 degrees!
The Peak Tram is a funicular railway in Hong Kong, which carries both tourists and residents to the upper levels of Hong Kong Island. Running from Garden Road Admiralty to Victoria Peak via the Mid-Levels, it provides the most direct route and offers good views over the harbour and skyscrapers of Hong Kong.
The venerable Peak Tram is, as most passengers agree, the only way to truly experience the beauty of Hong Kong's natural wonders. Tens of millions of people from every corner of the globe have taken the ride, which affords a uniquely spectacular perspective of the city.
Jan 15, 2024 · Since 1888, the Peak Tram has been shuttling passengers to and from Central to the top of Mount Austin or Victoria Peak, the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island. One of Hong Kong’s top experiences for tourists, residents, and transport enthusiasts alike, here’s the Cheapo Guide to the Peak Tram, Asia’s oldest funicular railway.
Q: What is the best way to go to The Peak? A: The Peak Tram. The Peak Tram was first introduced in 1888. It was built for the daily commuters rather than a tourist attraction though nowadays majority of the passengers are tourists. The ride is quite steep and it climbs up to 396 metres above sea level.
Feb 11, 2024 · The Peak Tram takes you to Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island. Standing 554 meters above sea level, the Peak is rightfully one of the most sought-after luxury housing destinations with many celebrities and business moguls residing alongside lush greenery.
One of the most famous tourist attractions of Victoria Peak is the Peak Tram, a cableway or funicular service that has been taking visitors to the peak on a fast and safe journey since 1873 making it one of the oldest continuously operating cableways in the world.
