10 Best Things to Do at Victoria Peak (Hong Kong) – Spectacular Views, Fun Tram Ride, Beautiful Hiking Trails And More!

This article lists down the 10 best things to do at Victoria Peak! This is a famous hill in Hong Kong that is also known as “The Peak” or “Mount Austin”. We found it quite easy to get to this major tourist attraction. From the top of the hill, we enjoyed spectacular views of the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour. Most people will only visit the well-known Sky Terrace 428, but there are actually many other awesome (and free) attractions on the hill. If you are travelling in a large group or with young children, you can consider booking this van transfer which you will ferry you directly from your hotel to Victoria Peak. Below is a list of 10 fun things to do on Victoria Peak. This article was last updated on 7th October 2019.

1. The Peak Tram

Long queue to board the tram

Great views from the tram!

The Peak Tram is a 1.4km funicular railway that transports passengers up the hill. It was built over 130 years ago in 1888.

We took the tram and it was a really fun ride! Initially, we were a little taken aback by how steep the ride was, but we got used to it after a while. The ride took about 8 minutes and we got to enjoy wonderful views along the way.

Adult return / single tickets cost HKD52 / HKD37. Child return / single tickets cost HKD23 / HKD14. Click here to buy tickets directly from the official ticketing office.

You can also buy the Klook Peak Tram tickets, which will allow you to bypass the tram queue and collect your tickets directly at the counter. This is very useful because the queueing time is around one hour or more during peak hours. However, note that there is no line jump for the way down.

The Peak Tram runs daily from 7am to 12am, including Public Holidays.

2. Sky Terrace 428

Sky Terrace 428 is a large viewing platform in The Peak Tower (a shopping complex on the hill). It stands at a whooping 428 metres. We had to pay a fee to access the open-air platform, but it was quite worth it. This is because we visited around sunset and got to enjoy spectacular night views of Hong Kong.

I also took the free “Hong Kong Sky Tour”, which is is an interactive audio tour available in six languages. Basically, I wore a headset which explained Hong Kong’s culture, history and architecture while I was admiring the views.

Adult admission tickets cost HKD52, while child tickets cost HKD26. You can buy tickets here.

You can also buy the Klook Peak Tram Sky Pass, which covers the admission fee for both the Sky Terrace and the Peak Tram tickets. You will get to jump the queue to collect your tram tickets directly, which will save you around one hour or more during peak hours.

3. Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

Evan, Wing Chun

For what it’s worth, I really have no interest in politics

Beatles, Elvis, Freddie, MJ — my life is complete

No one blocks Yao Ming

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is a popular wax sculpture museum located in The Peak Tower. We enjoyed ourselves very much here! It was really fun to pose and take photos with the wax sculptures.

Some of them were so lifelike I had to do a double take to confirm that they were not real. I also engaged in a serious duel with Ip Man, as you can see in the first picture above.

Adult tickets cost HKD232, Child tickets cost HKD196. You can buy tickets here. Even though the tickets are quite expensive, I felt it was worth it for the silly shenanigans.

You can also buy the museum tickets as a part of a package with the Peak Tram and Sky Terrace tickets, which will be cheaper.

4. Madness 3D Adventure

Madness 3D Adventure is a free interactive gallery with interesting 3D artworks featuring well-known Hong Kong attractions. These include bungee jumping from Sky Terrace 428, the vibrant Cheung Chau Bun Festival, and more.

There are also professional photographers onsite to help you take photos for a fee.

We did not visit this gallery personally but I think it should be quite fun!

Madness 3D Adventure is located on level 1 of The Peak Tower. Admission is free.

5. Lion’s Pavilion

Looking at the pavilion from Sky Terrace 428

Lion’s Pavilion is a beautiful multi-level pavilion which offers wonderful views of Hong Kong Island and the Victoria Harbour.

Many tourists come here because it offers similar views as Sky Terrace 428, but admission is free.

It is very easy to reach the pavilion. It is just a short walk along Findlay Road from The Peak Tower.

6. The Peak Galleria Terrace

The Peak Galleria Terrace is a free observation deck located on the third level of The Peak Galleria (an upscale shopping complex on the hill with various luxury boutiques).

This is a nice mini garden with benches to sit and relax. The highlight here is of course the breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline.

Even though the deck is at a lower height than the Sky Terrace, it offers similar views, and is usually less crowded too.

Note that there are two clearly marked entrances to the viewing deck, one leading to views of the Reservoir, and the other leading to views of Victoria Harbour.

7. Victoria Peak Garden

Victoria Peak Garden is a large and tranquil Victorian-style garden on the hill.

From here, visitors get to enjoy unparalleled views of the city. While the viewing platforms mentioned earlier only offer northward views, from Victoria Peak Garden you will also get to see the West and South of Hong Kong Island.

This is the perfect family-friendly spot with sprawling green fields, sheltered pavilions, benches, a light refreshment kiosk, a variety of park decorations, and car park facilities.

Getting here requires quite a bit of walking (unless you are driving). It is a 30-minute uphill walk along Mount Austin Road from the Peak Tower. However, it is quite an easy “hike” because you are basically walking uphill on well-paved tarmac.

8. Peak Circle Walk

Peak Circle Walk is a popular 3.5km hiking trail that goes in a small loop around the hill. This well-known hiking route offers magnificent aerial views of Hong Kong.

From The Peak Tower, walk to Lugard Road. From there, continue walking until the end of the road, and then turn into Harlech Road. Walk along Harlech Road until you reach The Peak Tower again.

This is an easy hike on level concrete pavement. It will take around 45 minutes, though most people take longer because they will stop along the way to take pictures.

9. Pok Fu Lam Country Park Trail

Pok Fu Lam Country Park Trail is a more difficult 4km hiking trail that goes into the forested Pok Fu Lam Country Park. You will experience dense undergrowth, earthy smells, flowers, insects, birds, and the occasional snakes writhing across the trail. This is one for the nature-loving hiking enthusiast.

From The Peak Tower, walk down Peak Road until you reach the gate opposite the Peak Galleria bus terminal. There are clear signs to lead the way.

Go through the gate into the forested area. Continue walking until you reach the Pok Fu Lam Country Park. Eventually, you will reach the Pok Fu Lam Reservoir. Continue walking and the trail will end at Pok Fu Lam Road.

From there, you can catch a bus to go back to downtown Hong Kong. Westbound  buses head back to Central, while eastbound buses go to Wan Chai.

This is a challenging hike due to its steep gradient. A one-way hike will take about 50 to 60 minutes. The forested areas of the trail can also be extremely hot during summers. Make sure your fitness level is good enough before embarking on this hike.

10. Old Peak Road

Old Peak Road is a long winding trail that starts from The Peak Tower and spirals down into the business district of Central.

This is an easy 1.2km hike on tarmac that will take about 30 minutes. The trail consists mostly of trees and thick undergrowth, with little aerial views.

However, it is a good alternative route to go downhill if you want to skip the tram queue. Remember to bring water because there are no refreshment stalls along the way.