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The Peak, Hong Kong
written by eva_eva on March 18th, 2009 , 7 comments (4 votes)

During the first six years of Hong Kong’s history, hardly anybody traveled up there. Only in 1888, when the Peak Tramway was opened, was the area atop the hill acknowledged as The Peak.

The Peak Tram, takes people up and down the hillside, and has been maintaining a safe reputation since its first operation. The experience on riding this tram was indeed unforgettable.

The current Peak Tower was built originally in 1997 but a major refurbishment took place over a two year period during 2005/6 which included the internal structure being completely rebuilt, panoramic windows installed and a new viewing terrace being built on the roof. The refurbished Peak Tower reopened during November 2006.

The tower has six levels and a roof terrace. There are souvenir shops, restaurants and the famous Madame Tussauds wax museum.

http://www.thepeak.com.hk/full/en/index.php

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7 comments

  • stouf
    by stouf
    8 months ago

    Nice shots and nice tram !

  • maxpinckers
    by maxpinckers
    8 months ago

    the jackie chan poster is niiiiiice!

  • 7samurai
    by 7samurai
    8 months ago

    *6 cute

  • ethermoon
    by ethermoon
    8 months ago

    nice pictures! I wish i can go here, too :)

  • eva_eva
    by eva_eva
    8 months ago

    that stouf, love the tram. and maxpinckers, that is the Wax statue, not a poster! it looks so real!
    thanks samurai and ethermoon! I love Hong Kong!

  • breakphreak
    by breakphreak
    8 months ago

    Victoria Peak! cool place, mostly for tourists, but with a great view at night!

  • kylewis
    by kylewis
    8 months ago

    Congrats! great shots the colours are lovely.

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