Friday, December 21, 2007

Victoria'a Peak- Hong Kong

Looking for something to do while you're in Hong Kong? You must go to this tourist attraction.....


Last month I spent some time in Hong Kong. One day I took the tram up to Victoria's Peak - which is sometimes referred to as "The Peak." It's about $6 US for a round trip tram ticket. This is the highest mountain on Hong Kong island with an elevation of about 552 m. The area immediately surrounding the peak is some of the most expensive real-estate in all of the world. During the summer, this is a nice place to go to escape the heat and humidity. There are two shopping areas there; The Peak Galleria, and the Peak Tower. You'll find good restaurants, nice coffee shops, and great views. Unfortunately, it was a bit hazy the day I went. It's still a nice way to spend the morning or afternoon. These are a few of the pictures I snapped:






getting ready for the Olympics

the tram station





Looking for something else to do while you're in Hong Kong? Click Here: Things to do in Hong Kong with kids.

7 comments:

Unknown said...

It looks great. I never had any wish or desire to go to Hong Kong, but my mother did go on a missionary trip to China which she said was awesome! But those are nice pictures!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today, nice to meet you!

GMG said...

Beautiful pictures. Loved to return to Hong-Kong through your lens...
Have a great time!
Blogtrotter

intrepidideas said...

Regina, and GMG... Thanks for stopping by and thanks for the comments. Hong Kong is a very unique city in many ways. I'll be sure to take/post more pictures.

josey said...

i am so NOT well-traveled...pictures like these are so fairy-tale-like to me! beautiful. i love it when you share pix from your trips. hubby and i are hoping to camp in canada one of these years...then maybe i can get some awesomely amazing shots :D

SheR. said...

Been to Hong Kong once. And I don't really fancy going back there again perhaps only for the shopping and the food. Don't like the city. It's dirty and smelly. But Victoria Peak and the offshore islands are awesome.

intrepidideas said...

Yeah, Hong Kong definitely has it's unique smell. And it's crowded. I agree with you about the off shore islands as well. They're beautiful.

SerenityLife said...

Wow..I am really loving your pictures. My dream has always been to travel to Japan. Hopefully, one year I will get there! Thanks for sharing!