The Peak Tower Hong Kong on Victoria Peak – What you can see and do

The Peak Tower, located on the Victoria Peak, is one of Hong Kong’s most stylish and modern architectural buildings. It houses three of Hong Kong’ most visited attractions: the terminal of the oldest public transportation “Peak Tram”, Hong Kong’s highest outdoor observation deck “Sky Terrace 428” and the Asia-first wax museum “Madame Tussauds”. Besides，it is also a complex of both dinning and shopping.

Sitting at 396 meters above sea level, The Peak Tower blends perfectly in the natural environment of The Peak and its surrounding. On clear sunny days you easily can spot the spectacular shaped The Peak Tower even from the Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Promenade at Victoria Harbour. The Peak Tower is also jokingly referred to as the “Rice Bowl” or “Wok” by locals.

The Peak Tower was designed by the British architect Terry Farrell and constructed in 1997. During 2005-2006 it has been altered to expend shopping space, add a viewing platform on roof and cover with glass modern look as you see today.

The Look of The Peak Tower from outside

What are inside The Peak Tower

Access to The Peak Tower is free of charge. The Peak Tower is basically a large shopping mall with lots of shops and restaurants, as well as the famous attractions such as Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Sky Terrace 428 and Peak Tram Upper Terminus in it.

The Front Entrance of The Peak Tower

• Peak Tram and Peak Tram Upper Terminus

  Visiting the Victoria Peak and enjoying the breathtaking skyline is a must-do for most of the tourists. And the ride on Peak Tram is definitely the best choice going up to the Peak. The great city view along the ride, the most efficient way to the Peak, as well as its long history and the remarkable riding experience, all make it a must-try for tourists. The end of the uphill ride on Peak Tram is inside the Peak Tower on the ground floor.

  The Peak Tram is the first cable funicular in Asia, connecting the Central district and The Victoria Peak. It provides a direct route and fastest way (8 minute ride) to The Peak. If taking bus or taxi, it will take 30 – 50 minutes on the winding roads. Thus, Peak Tram ride is highly recommended.

  As one of the most visited attractions, the Peak Tram can end up with very long waiting lines. Try to avoid weekends and holidays if possible. Otherwise, it’s better to get there earlier in the morning or get a fast lane ticket.

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  The Peak Tram Running uphill on The Peak

  

  Inside the Peak Tram

  

  Peak Tram Upper Terminus inside Peak Tower

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• Sky Terrace 428 – the highest outdoor viewing platform in Hong Kong

  When you made your way through the vast variety of shops and restaurants you should find your way up. Half a dozen escalators lead you through The Peak Tower to the entrance of the Sky Terrace 428.

  

  Inside of The Peak Tower

  The open-air Sky Terrace 428 locates on top of The Peak Tower with an altitude of 428 meters above sea level. Hence the number 428 is in the attraction’s name.

  It is one of the best locations to enjoy the unbeatable panoramic day and night views of skyline from The Peak. From the observation deck, you are able to admire in a close distance Hong Kong’s architectures, landmark skyscrapers, high density ocean of buildings as well as Victoria Harbour.

  The views from Sky Terrance 428 is very weather dependent. Try to avoid hazy and rainy days.

  

  Views from Sky Terrace 428

  The price of Sky Terrace 428 is HK$ 75 for adults and HK$ 38 for children and seniors. Further discounts are available from authorised ticket booking platforms.

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  Sky Terrace 428 on the top of The Peak Tower on The Peak

  

  The Peak Tower at Night

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• Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

  The entrance to the famous Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Wax Museum (Shop P101) is also on Level P1 of The Peak Tower.

  Madame Tussauds Hong Kong opened in 2000 and is the first branch of the wax figure museum in Asia. Today’s Madame Tussauds provides 100 national and international lifelike wax figures that you can touch and feel.

  

  Wax figures in Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

  Madame Tussauds Hong Kong separates the wax figures into 10 different interactive themes, zones and areas in different floors. In each theme, there are lots of photo opportunities with all kind of TV celebrities, movie or music stars. In Hong Kong , it incorporates characters related to China and many local stars such as Jacky Chan (成龍), Bruce Lee (李小龍), Michelle Yeoh (楊紫瓊), Jackson Wang (王嘉尔) and many others.

  To visit this wax museum, a combo ticket with Peak Tram ride and Sky Terrace 428 is recommended. Further discounts are available from authorized booking platform.

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  Bruce Lee waiting next to the entrance of Madame Tussauds

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• Peak Market – souvenir shopping

  When getting of the Peak Tram at the Upper Terminus arrival platform, you will walk into the Peak Tower and pass through an array of walkways full with all kinds of stores, shops and entertainment venues, called “Peak Market”.

  The Peak Market is designed as a new or modern re-interpretation of the traditional Hong Kong Street Markets such as the Ladies Market or Temple Street Night Market. You are able to find all sorts of products ranging from the typical Hong Kong souvenirs such as postcards and magnets to Chinese artworks, watches, T-shirts, silk collectibles, antiques, knick-knacks and electronic gadgets. If you plan to take some typical souvenirs, you may take a close look.

  There are other opportunities to purchase the similar Hong Kong souvenirs at other locations around Hong Kong (e.g. at the street markets in Mongkok or Stanley).

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• Restaurants and shops

  Furthermore, you are able to find various dining options inside The Peak Tower including not only the chain stores like Burger King and a Pacific Coffee Shop, but also some high class restaurants with a view from The Peak such as Bubba Gump Shrimp Restaurant, and Wildfire Pizzabar.

  Besides, you can find some fashion shops such as BSX, Giordano, YK Sliver Shop. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic and drop of numbers of tourists, many big brands such as Swatch, Swarovski, Sunglass Hut have moved out of Peak Tower.

  There was a souvenir store of Hard Rock Café Rock Shop also located on the ground floor. It was many fans’ favourite shopping spot. Unfortunately, it closed in March 2020. The Hard Rock Café restaurant in Lan Kwai Fong Hong Kong has also closed on the same day.

  In case you are keen on shopping and dinning, or waiting for dark fall before the night view, you may take a look at the Peak Galleria mall opposite Peak Tower.

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What are around The Peak Tower

• Peak Galleria

  Right outside The Peak Tower you will find the The Peak Galleria at The Peak Piazza. Peak Galleria just finished the upgrading project and has a brand new look and multifunction.

  

  Brand new Peak Galleria opposite the Peak Tower

  The Peak Galleria hosts several restaurants, shops and even a kindergarten and serves as the Bus Terminus for e.g. the Bus No. 15 and The Green Mini Bus No. 1 as well as a taxi stand.

  Unlike the Sky Terrace 428, the viewing deck on the roof of Peak Galleria is free of charge.

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• Old Peak Tram Compartment

  On the right front side of Peak Galleria there is a historic Peak Tram which is a famous photo spot and houses The Peak Visitor Information Center in it.

  

  The Peak Tram for taking photos

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• Hiking trail

  If you are not interested in shopping or dining you also can walk the popular Peak-loop along Lugard Road and returning via Harlech Road. Encircling the summit gives you the chance to encounter more terrific and astonishing views over Hong Kong’s skyline, islands and harbors. If you turn left when you exit The Peak Tower will take you Lions Pavilion, a two-story Chinese-Pagoda-style viewpoint with fantastic photo opportunities.

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How to Get to The Peak Tower:

You can get to Sky Terrace 428 by Peak Tram, Bus No.15, Minibus No.1 or Taxi. The Peak Tram is the fastest way (8 minute ride) while the other transportation have to get up through the winding mountain roads (30 – 50 minutes).

Besides, the experience on Peak Tram itself is a must-do for many tourists. For more details about how to get to there and how to avoid crowds, please refer to the article “How to get to the Victoria Peak“.

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