Victoria Peak is the center of Hong Kong both as a tourist destination, a prime residential area, and a view of point second to none. Generally known by the locals as the Peak, Victoria Peak is also postcard scenery. It is where you can see Kowloon from a hill across the Victoria harbor with buildings on Hong Kong Island in the foreground. The view is breathtaking, especially at the right spot and in good weather at night.                    

You should take the Peak Tram up to the Victoria Peak. It's an interesting ride straight up the mountain - at least it feels like it! But go on a clear day or else whether you're at the right or wrong spot, you will still get the wrong view - fog and mist! And try to ride on the right side of the tram (the side closest to the entrances).

The Peak Tram station on the Peak is located inside the Peak Tower. The building itself is worth mentioning. It was designed to look like something a few decades ago - an ancient Chinese chalice? It looked like an oval hamburger on stilts. It sure looked like something.

Up to the peak, there you could see the Peak Tower, housing restaurants with unbelievable views Inside the Peak Tower there are shops, restaurants, a wax museum, plus an observation deck. There is even a hamburger fast food restaurant that has a few tables out on the balcony with a view down toward the harbor. The view is worth much more than what you pay for your meal for sure. At the top of Peak Tower is an observation deck to see the great view, but there's now a small fee charged. But then, you can get a free view in a pavilion down the street.

The best time to go to the Victoria Peak is later afternoon on a clear day. Stay there to see the scenery change from daytime to dusk and to nighttime. Remember, the worst time to go is when it is rainy, cloudy, or smoggy. There'll be no view to speak of.

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