Victoria Peak


by Naveen Marasinghe - Date: 2008-08-28 - Word Count: 375 Share This!

 

Victoria Peak is one of the most popular Hong Kong destinations. Its offers some of the most breath taking views over the Hong Kong Skyline and is viewed best during night. Located in the Western part of the Hong Kong Island, Victoria Park is situated 554 meters above the sea level making it the highest point in the Island. This gives any one who's visiting Victoria Peak a wonderful panoramic view of the City.

 

There is a tram ride that is more than 100 years old which would take visitors to the top of the peak. Though is aged the tram has never reported any accidents and is maintained regularly to offer secure convenient service. The tram ride would take around 8 minutes to reach the top and once you get there you will be able to visit the Peak Tower. It houses several other popular attractions. Peak Explorer Motion Simulator, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong and Ripley's Believe It or Not! are all located in the Peak Tower which is built resembling the shape of a ship.

 

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong features many exciting celebrities and popular figures who you would be able to take photographs with. Just like its counterpart in London, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong offers some of the best wax sculptures resembling both local and world personalities. Ripley's Believe it Or Not has an extensive collection of over 450 objects and artifacts found from around the world which are sure to amaze your mind. The Peak Explorer Motion Simulator would give the guests a high-tech adrenaline rush with its high tech visual effects coupled with quality sound and motion chairs.

 

Also don't forget to experiences the amazing night view of the city while at Victoria Peak. The Lion pavilion is a great place to enjoy the breathtaking panoramas of the Hong Kong Sky. The Hong Kong Skyline is also graced by a collection of tall skyscrapers which always brings out the modern cosmopolitan ambience of Hong Kong.

 

If you are planning to visit this much popular Hong Kong attraction make sure you plan and make reservations at a convenient Hong Kong hotel located close to the peak. Hotel Jen is one of the best modern Hong Kong Island hotels that offer convenient access to the peak.

 


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Naveen Marasinghe is an Online Marketing Executive at eMarketingEye which is a search engine marketing agency
that offers integrated Internet marketing solutions and specializes in serving the online travel and hospitality industry. (http://www.emarketingeye.com/ )

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