Jaunt
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Explore Hong Kong’s Famous Skyline
Article by Piera Chen
View of Hong Kong Island from Tsim Sha Tsui. (Photo by Megan Eaves )
The Peak
If there is only one thing you can do in Hong Kong,
go to The Peak. If you have many things to do
here, still go to The Peak. The highest point on
Hong Kong Island, this has been the city’s most
exclusive neighbourhood since colonial times —
back then it was the cooler air that attracted the
rich and famous; in the post air-conditioning era,
the views of one of the world’s most spectacular
cityscapes keep them coming.
That view is also what makes The Peak one of the
most popular attractions in Hong Kong. By day
your eyes stretch across sparkling skyscrapers
and Victoria Harbour all the way to the green
hills of the New Territories. In early evening this
panorama melts into pink and orange before
reincarnating as a dazzling galaxy of light,
shimmering beneath you. And if you listen
carefully enough, you can hear Asia’s world city
humming below.
The Peak Tower
Anvil-shaped The Peak Tower has a large viewing
platform called Sky Terrace 428, in addition to
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, and dining and
retail outlets. Nearby, The Peak Galleria has a
free-entry observation deck, as well as shopping
and dining options. Head to Lugard Road Lookout
and Lions Point View Pavilion for more stunning
views. For leisurely unfolding vistas, take the
3.5-kilometre Peak Circle Walk.
Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
Starting at the colonial-era Clock Tower and
stretching all the way to Hung Hom, a stroll along
the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade takes one past the
Garden of Stars, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre
and the Hong Kong Space Museum.
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