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Victoria Peak |
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Victoria Peak is locally known as Mount Austin and The Peak. Rising to almost 552 meters, Victoria Peak is the highest peak in the Hong Kong Island. Offering a panoramic view of the entire city of Hong Kong, Victoria Peak is one of the most popular tourist attractions. The part of the Victoria Peak which is open to the public is not the actual peak. The actual Victoria Peak is occupied by offices of radio telecommunications.
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The Victoria Peak has publicly accessible areas, from where you can enjoy beautiful views of the city. Victoria Peak experiences pleasant weather conditions all round the year. Hence originally it became a popular residential area for the rich and the wealthy. However, with the growing efforts of the Hong Kong tourism board, the Victoria Peak became an important tourist spot. It has been estimated that Victoria Peak receives approximately 7 million tourists every year.
Apart from beautiful walking tracks, there are several tourist attractions in Victoria Peak which you can enjoy. Lugard Road and Mount Austin Road are beautiful walk ways. A walk along these path with your near and dear ones is a must. Victoria Peak Garden is another very popular attraction at the Victoria Peak. The garden is a home to different kinds of colorful butterflies and birds.
Improved transportation facilities have increased the number of visitors to Victoria Peak. Peak Tram funicular railway connects Central District with Victoria Peak. There are also bus and car transportation facilities.
There are several hotels in Victoria Peak where you can enjoy a comfortable accommodation. Most of the restaurants offer an array of excellent cuisines and an excellent view of the region. Peak Lookout Restaurant is one of the oldest restaurant in the Victoria Peak. There are also various shopping sites from where you can get souvenirs for your near and dear ones.
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