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The composition on the top of Taiping Mountain, about what is there, where is it, and where is the beauty. Grade three.
If you can only visit one scenic spot in Hong Kong, then go to the Peak of Taiping Mountain!

No matter whether you have seen the night scenes of other cities in the world or not, no matter how short your stay in Hong Kong is, you must climb to the top!

Standing on the top of Taiping Mountain at an altitude of 373 meters, you feel like flying over Victoria Harbour. The urban area of Hong Kong with more than 3 million residents-Kowloon Peninsula on both sides of Victoria Harbour and the north shore of Hong Kong Island will be displayed before your eyes. In this way, skyscrapers stand tall and seem within reach. Don't forget that Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Imagine what a magnificent sight it would be when countless buildings at the foot of the mountain light up at the same time and the sea and sky above Victoria Harbour are reflected in purple.

The earliest cable car ropeway system in Asia

The peak cable car was officially put into use on May 30th, 1888, which is the earliest cable car ropeway system in Asia. In the past 100 years, the cable car has experienced many renovation and modernization projects, from the initial traditional coal-fired propulsion technology to the current computer control system; The cable car has also changed from the original wooden car to a metal car. If you are interested in the cable car history, you can visit the Peak Cable Car History Museum for free before boarding at Garden Road Cable Car Station. There are 200 precious exhibits here, from which we can learn about the ancient and modern peak cable car.

The best time, the best scenic spot.

To the top of Taiping Mountain, it is best to choose near dusk, so that you can enjoy the city landscape during the day and wait for the moment when the whole city changes at the moment of night arrival. There are several observation decks at the top of Taiping Mountain, including lugard road Observation Deck, Lion Pavilion, Free Observation Deck Green Deck at the top of Peak Square and Peak Tower Observation Deck "Peak Skyscraper 428". The Peak Square and the Peak Tower are also fun for sightseeing and shopping. There are many restaurants that allow you to enjoy the scenery while eating, from high-end western restaurants, open-air cafes and even chain fast food restaurants, which are rich and frugal.

If you want to travel to the top of the mountain leisurely, you can come during the day and enjoy the beautiful scenery around the top of Taiping Mountain by walking along the "top of the mountain". The footpath consists of Lurgi Road and Halleqi Road. With a total length of 3.5 kilometers, you can enjoy the urban landscape on both sides of Victoria Harbour from the commanding heights. The whole walk is easy and easy, and it can be completed in about 1 hour for 30 minutes. See The Wizard of Oz for details.

Peak Tram

The best way to climb Taiping Mountain is to take a cable car from the top. Taking the cable car in the carriage up the steep slope, the trees and tall buildings on the roadside seem to be retrogressing, which has a special taste. The round-trip fare of the cable car is cheaper than the one-way ticket. If you plan to take the cable car in both directions, it is more cost-effective to buy a round-trip ticket.