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Hong Kong Peak Tram: Riding Guide with Latest Tram Fare, Opening Hours, Discount Ticket and More!

by Ryu_C@Central Lion Rock

Take the new Hong Kong Peak Tram and enjoy the view of Victoria Harbor

Among the many tourist attractions in Hong Kong, which one is most worth visiting immediately on the first day you arrive in Hong Kong?

I believe that one of the reasons you will choose to travel to Hong Kong is to experience the night view of Victoria Harbor, which has been selected as one of the "three best night views in the world". However, do you know which places in Hong Kong are suitable for enjoying the night view of Victoria Harbor? If this is your first time traveling to Hong Kong, you may have heard of Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and Victoria Peak, two attractions that are often recommended by different travel websites.

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Hong Kong Peak Tram
The newly designed Peak Tram in Hong Kong. (Click on the image to learn more)
Hong Kong Peak-Victoria Harbor View
Take the Hong Kong Peak Tram to Victoria Peak to enjoy the view of Victoria Harbor. (Click on the image to learn more)
Hong Kong Peak-Victoria Harbor Night View
Take the Hong Kong Peak Tram to Victoria Peak to enjoy the night view of Victoria Harbor. (Click on the image to learn more)

Features of the new Hong Kong Peak Tram

If you have ever been to Hong Kong and took the Peak Tram, I believe you will remember that the original Peak Tram had red carriages and there was a large fountain outside the Central Tram Terminus. However, since the Hong Kong Cable Car Terminal was renovated and adopted the sixth-generation cable car on August 27, 2022, the ride experience is now much better than before.

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The fastest means of transportation to the Victoria Peak in Hong Kong

Different types of transportation have always been available to get to Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. Take the Central MTR station to go to The Peak in Hong Kong as an example. You can choose to take the Peak Tram, bus, taxi, minibus, or slowly walk up to the Peak from Central.

However, among the many means of transportation, taking the Hong Kong Peak Tram is definitely the most convenient and fastest way to get from Central to The Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. Because it only takes 10 minutes to get from the Peak Tram Terminus on Garden Road in Central to the Peak Tram Terminus on Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. Compared with starting from the Central MTR station and taking a bus to The Peak in Hong Kong, choosing to take the Peak Tram can save you more than 30 minutes of transportation time. This way you can arrange a more compact itinerary and seize the time to enjoy the Peak Tower. Sunset view of Port Doria harbor.

Experience the ride experience of "flying over the mountains"

The Peak Tram departs from Central and the maximum incline during climbing is 27 degrees. In other words, it takes you from 28 meters above sea level to 396 meters above sea level in a short period of time, so many people will think that they are taking off on a plane while riding the cable car. The most unique thing about the Peak Tram is that you have to ride the Peak Tram in person to experience this ride experience. It is definitely not something that can be described by just one photo!

View of Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong
Taking the Peak Tram to the Peak of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong feels like taking a plane to the Peak. (Click on image to enlarge)

The newly designed Hong Kong Peak Tram

What is the difference between the current Peak Tram in Hong Kong and the Peak Tram in the past?

If you have traveled to Hong Kong before June 27, 2021, and have taken the Hong Kong Peak Tram, I believe you will notice immediately that the body of the Hong Kong Peak Tram has changed from red to green. However, since it is a newly designed Hong Kong Peak Tram, how can it be as simple as simply changing the color of the car body?

The most unique feature of the newly designed Hong Kong Peak Tram is its larger windows. Compared with the past when you had to take pictures of Victoria Harbor while riding the Peak Tram, now it is no longer blocked by window frames, allowing you to take pictures of a more complete view of Victoria Harbor. In addition, the newly designed Hong Kong Peak Tram is also equipped with a glass skylight, so that you can enjoy the blue sky of Hong Kong and the high-rise buildings in Central during the ride.

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Victoria Peak Cable Car Platform, Hong Kong
The newly designed Hong Kong Peak Tram adopts larger windows, making it easier to capture the most beautiful views of Victoria Harbor. (Click on the image to learn more)
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car-In-car Environment
The Peak Tram in Hong Kong is also equipped with glass skylights, allowing you to view nearby high-rise buildings from more different angles. (Click on the image to learn more)

The newly designed Hong Kong Peak Tram Terminus

In addition to the new design of the Hong Kong Peak Tram, the current terminus of the Hong Kong Peak Tram on Garden Road in Central has also undergone a lot of changes. For example, the current Peak Tram terminus has a larger platform, making people more comfortable while queuing for the cable car. In addition, a large color interactive screen and a modern escalator have been installed, so that you can have more opportunities to take photos before taking the Peak Tram.

In addition, the current Peak Tram terminus has adopted a new platform design, making it easier for you to take photos of the moment when the Peak Tram enters the station. If you are also a railway enthusiast, you must not miss the opportunity to ride the Peak Tram in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Terminus
The newly designed Hong Kong Peak Tram Central terminus. (Click on the image to learn more)
New screen for Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong
Next to the ticket office of the Peak Tram, a large color interactive screen has been installed. (Click on image to enlarge)
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Elevator
The Peak Tram Terminus adopts a new design and is full of modernity. (Click on image to enlarge)
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Elevator
Riding the Peak Tram has become more convenient with the installation of an escalator. (Click on image to enlarge)
Victoria Peak Cable Car Platform, Hong Kong
The expanded Hong Kong Peak Tram platform makes it easier to take photos of the moment when the Peak Tram enters the station. (Click on the image to learn more)
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The history of Victoria Peak Tram in Hong Kong

If you pay close attention, you will find that although Hong Kong is a city with many mountains, only the Victoria Peak side has a cable car installed from Central to the top of the mountain. Why is it that only Victoria Peak in Hong Kong builds a cable car directly to the top of the mountain? This is very closely related to the development history of Hong Kong.

Before the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car appeared, Hong Kong government officials, Hong Kong soldiers, Hong Kong police, and some ordinary residents already lived in Hong Kong Victoria Peak. At that time, traveling from Hong Kong Victoria Peak to the city of Hong Kong was mainly done on foot or by bus. Human powered sedans serve as transportation. Until May 30, 1888, the day when the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car officially started operation, the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car became the main means of transportation connecting downtown Hong Kong to the Victoria Peak in Hong Kong.

Since its opening in 1888, the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car has undergone many evolutions. Whether it is the body design, power system, fares, ride experience, etc., it has changed a lot in order to adapt to the development of the city. However, the only thing that has not been changed is the route of the Hong Kong Peak Tram, which still uses Garden Road in Central and Victoria Peak as the starting and ending stations of the Peak Tram.

Old carriages of Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong
Set up at the Peak Tram Terminus in Hong Kong, it simulates the first-generation wooden Peak Tram carriage. (Click on the image to learn more)
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The Peak Tram ride experience in Hong Kong

The Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong has a history of more than 120 years since it opened to traffic in 1888. It has also evolved from a means of transportation connecting downtown Hong Kong to Victoria Peak in Hong Kong into one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong. If you also want to enjoy the scenery of Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong from different angles, you must arrange an afternoon to take the Victoria Peak Cable Car to the Peak of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, so that you can enjoy the sunset and night view of Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong at the same time.

Heading to Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Terminal

Taking the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car is very convenient. You only need to start from Exit J2 of the Central MTR Station, pass through Chater Garden in Central, and then walk towards Garden Road. It takes about 10 minutes to walk to the terminal of the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car in Central.

After arriving at the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Terminal, you only need to spend some time queuing to buy a round-trip ticket, and you will soon be able to board the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car. However, since this time we purchased electronic discount tickets in advance before departure, we did not have to queue up to buy tickets when we arrived at the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Terminal, and could immediately board the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car.

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Hong Kong Peak Tram ride

When the Hong Kong Peak Tram enters the station, you are free to take photos with the Hong Kong Peak Tram. However, you must pay attention to your personal safety and do not extend anything beyond the gate to avoid danger.

In addition, since there are more people taking the Hong Kong Peak Tram on weekends and holidays, if you are not rushing to the Peak, we recommend that you try to wait for the next train, so that it will be easier to get those in front of the train. The best seat for taking pictures.

If you want to take photos of different forms of Victoria Harbor while riding the Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong, we recommend that you set off around 15:00 in the afternoon and return to Central at 20:00 in the evening. In this way, you can enjoy the scenery of Victoria Harbor during the day, dusk, sunset, and night at once.

Victoria Peak Cable Car Platform, Hong Kong
While waiting for the Hong Kong Peak Tram, be sure to have your camera ready to capture the moment the train arrives at the station. (Click on the image to learn more)
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car-In-car Environment
As long as you spend some time in line, you can get the best photo-taking position at the front of the train. (Click on the image to learn more)
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car-In-car Environment
The Peak Tram in Hong Kong has also installed a glass skylight, making it easier to appreciate Victoria Harbor from different angles. (Click on the image to learn more)
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car-View
The moment you take the Hong Kong Peak Tram and are about to reach the top of the mountain, you have the best opportunity to take pictures of the entire Victoria Harbour. (Click on the image to learn more)
The Peak, Hong Kong - Peak Tram Terminus
It only takes about 10 minutes to take the cable car from Central to the top of the mountain. It is definitely the most convenient means of transportation. (Click on the image to learn more)
Hong Kong Peak Tram
It is recommended to take the Peak Tram back to Central at night to enjoy two different views of Victoria Harbor. (Click on the image to learn more)
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Attractions near Victoria Peak Tram Terminus, Hong Kong

After taking the Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong to the top of the mountain, should you immediately take the return train back to Central? Absolutely not!

As the highest mountain in the entire Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak in Hong Kong is of course the best place to enjoy the view of Victoria Harbour. In addition, there are many restaurants, shops, museums, observation decks, and natural walking trails on the top of the mountain. No matter what purpose you set out to the top of the mountain for, you can definitely arrange a most suitable itinerary.

Peak Galleria

The Peak Plaza, located next to the Peak Tram terminal, is a shopping mall with a large number of restaurants and shops. You can easily find coffee shops, fast food restaurants, Hong Kong-style tea restaurants, and specialty shops selling Hong Kong souvenirs in the Peak Galleria. If you plan to arrange a half-day trip to visit the top of the mountain slowly, the Peak Plaza will definitely be the best place for you to rest and eat during the trip.

The Peak in Hong Kong - Ling Xiao Pavilion
The Peak Plaza is a large shopping mall with many restaurants and shops. (Click on image to enlarge)

SKY TERRACE 428

The Peak Tower is a building that houses the Peak Tram terminal and multiple museums. It is located opposite the Peak Plaza. In addition, the top floor of the Peak Tower is the highest point on Hong Kong Island, an observation deck where you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Victoria Harbor. More importantly, the views of Victoria Harbor from certain angles can only be enjoyed from the Peak Tower 428. If this is your first time visiting the top of the mountain, you must not miss this opportunity to enjoy the view of Victoria Harbor.

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The Peak in Hong Kong - Ling Xiao Pavilion
The Peak Tower is a building that integrates the Peak Tram terminal, museum and observation deck. (Click on the image to learn more)
Hong Kong Peak - Victoria Harbor Sunset
At Sky Terrace 428, you can enjoy the view of Victoria Harbor from different angles. (Click on the image to learn more)

Lugard Road

Lugard Road has a history of more than 100 years since it was built. It is one of the few pedestrian trails in Hong Kong built along the mountains. It has planted a large number of trees and has small waterfalls to enjoy, which is very suitable for arranging a city walk on the weekend.

In addition, Lugard Road is another popular spot to enjoy the view of Victoria Harbour. Compared with you need to buy tickets to go to Sky Terrace 428 to enjoy the view of Victoria Harbor, Lugard Road allows you to enjoy the view of Victoria Harbor for free, but the view angle is smaller and there are more people going there. To put it simply, paid observation decks and free observation decks have different characteristics. If you have time, you can also arrange to visit the two observation decks and compare the differences between the two.

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The Peak, Hong Kong-Lugard Road
Just a 2-minute walk from the Peak Tram terminal, you can head to Lugard Road to enjoy the view of Victoria Harbour. (Click on image to enlarge)
Hong Kong Peak-Victoria Harbor View
During weekends, many people choose to enjoy the view of Victoria Harbor on Lugard Road, and they need to spend time queuing before they can successfully take photos. (Click on image to enlarge)

Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds is one of the most worth visiting museums located in the Peak Tower. If you like to take photos with celebrities and cartoon characters, you can arrange a 2-hour trip at Madame Tussauds and have the opportunity to take photos with the wax figures of different celebrities and political figures from around the world.

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Tussauds Wax Museum on the Peak, Hong Kong
Madame Tussauds, located at Peak Tower on Victoria Peak, is full of Hong Kong characteristics in every corner. (Click on the image to learn more)

Hong Kong style souvenir shop

If you want to find some souvenirs with the most Hong Kong characteristics, you can definitely find them in the shops near the terminal after taking the Peak Tram. Whether it is models of Hong Kong vehicles, some uniquely designed keychains, or some magnets designed with Hong Kong street signs, you can choose a few as souvenirs for your friends.

Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car-Terminal Souvenirs
Models replicating different modes of transportation in Hong Kong. (Click on image to enlarge)
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car-Terminal Souvenirs
Featured keychain. (Click on image to enlarge)
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car-Terminal Souvenirs
Featured keychain. (Click on image to enlarge)
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car-Terminal Souvenirs
Featured keychain. (Click on image to enlarge)
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car-Terminal Souvenirs
A tile designed with Hong Kong street signage. (Click on image to enlarge)

Hong Kong Style Tea Restaurant

Although there are many different types of restaurants in the Peak Galleria and The Peak Tower, including fast food restaurants, coffee shops, Western restaurants, and bars, if you want to drink a cup of Hong Kong-style milk tea after riding the Peak Tram, you can Be sure to pay attention to this Hong Kong-style tea restaurant called HONG KONG DAY located at the exit of the Peak Tram Terminal in Hong Kong.

Just like other Hong Kong-style tea restaurants, you can drink Hong Kong-style milk tea and eat the most traditional Hong Kong-style tea restaurant food in HONG KONG DAY. If your trip to Hong Kong is very tight this time and you have no time to go to any Hong Kong-style tea restaurant, you can arrange to go to this Hong Kong-style tea restaurant located at the Peak Tram Terminal to taste the most authentic Hong Kong-style tea. Restaurant food.

HONG KONG DAY Business Information

Address: Shop P102, Floor P1, Lingxiao Court, Victoria Peak
Business hours: 11:00 – 21:00
Average consumption budget per person: HKD$60 – HKD$80

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Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car-Hong Kong Style Tea Restaurant
You can find this Hong Kong-style tea restaurant just a 1-minute walk from the Peak Tram terminal. (Click on image to enlarge)
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car-Hong Kong Style Tea Restaurant
You can find most of the food sold in Hong Kong-style tea restaurants here. (Click on image to enlarge)

How to get to the terminus of Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong?

The terminus of the Victoria Peak Cable Car is located at 33 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong Island. It only takes about 10 minutes to walk from Exit J2 of Central Station, or walk from Exit C1 of Admiralty, to reach the terminus of the Victoria Peak Cable Car.

If you don’t want to spend time walking from the MTR station, you can also consider taking a taxi from the Central MTR station, which costs about HKD $30.

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Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Terminus
There are a variety of transportation options near the terminus of the Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong, which is very convenient. (Click on image to enlarge)
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The latest ticket information for Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong

Under normal circumstances, you can choose to buy the same-day ticket after arriving at the terminal of Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong. Tickets are generally divided into one-way tickets, return tickets, and discounted tickets including Sky Terrace 428 admission tickets and Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car tickets.

If you have planned your itinerary for the day in advance, you can purchase a package that best suits you. Otherwise, we will recommend you to buy a round-trip ticket for the Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong + an admission ticket to Sky Terrace 428, so that you don’t have to spend time waiting in line for the bus, and you can have the opportunity to ride the Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong twice and experience the two complete Different views of Victoria Harbor.

Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Standard Ticket

If you want to decide which type of Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car ticket you want to buy on the day of departure, you can buy the same-day ticket at the ticket office of the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Terminal. Under normal circumstances, buying a round-trip ticket is much cheaper than buying two one-way tickets. If you plan to take the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car from the Peak back to Central, you must purchase a round-trip ticket for the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car in advance.

In addition, you can consider purchasing a combination ticket that includes a round-trip ticket for the Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong and an admission ticket to Skydeck 428 at Victoria Peak. Compared to purchasing Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car round-trip tickets and Victoria Peak Sky Terrace 428 admission tickets separately, this combined ticket allows you to get an additional discount of 8% – 10%.

Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car TicketStandard fare
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car One-Way TicketHKD $88
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Round Trip TicketHKD $62
Admission ticket to Peak Tower Sky Terrace 428HKD $75
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car x Peak Tower Sky Terrace 428 Combo PackageStandard fare
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car one-way ticket x Peak Tower Sky Terrace 428 admission ticketHKD $148
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Round Trip Ticket x Peak Tower Sky Terrace 428 Admission TicketHKD $122

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The advantage of using Klook to book the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car is: not only can you buy the same Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car package ticket at a lower price, but more importantly, you don’t have to spend time queuing to buy tickets at the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Terminal, but can directly Use the QR Code to board the Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car, allowing you to set off quickly and enjoy the view of Victoria Harbor.

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Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Ticket Office
Tickets for same-day departures can be purchased at the ticket office at the Victoria Peak Cable Car Terminal in Hong Kong. (Click on the image to learn more)

Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car Route Map

The Peak Tram currently has multiple intermediate stations. If you want to go to the Mid-Levels area of Central and experience the natural trails hidden in the city center, taking the Hong Kong Peak Tram and getting off halfway is the most convenient way of transportation. However, if your trip this time is to go to the top of the mountain to enjoy the view of Victoria Harbor, just take out your mobile phone to take pictures of the scenery halfway after boarding the Peak Tram, and then get off at the terminus to ensure that you will not get lost along the way. .

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Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car operating hours

Under normal circumstances, most people will arrive at Victoria Peak in Hong Kong between 10:00 am – 14:00 pm, and then leave and return to Hong Kong city between 18:00 pm – 20:00 pm. In addition, since the facilities, shops, and transportation on the Peak are open for very long hours, you don’t need to worry about missing the last Peak Tram back to the city of Hong Kong.

To put it simply, as long as you don’t go to the top of the mountain early in the morning or late at night, you can take the Peak Tram and make full use of every facility on the top of the mountain anytime and anywhere.

Peak attractions and facilitiesOpening hoursClosing time
Peak Tram Terminus07:30 am23:00 pm
Tower 428, Sky Terrace10:00 am (weekdays)
08:00 am (weekends and holidays)
22:00 pm
Peak Tower10:00 am (weekdays)
08:00 am (weekends and holidays)
23:00 pm
Madame Tussauds Hong Kong10:30 am21:30 pm
Wrong 3D Art Workshop11:30 am20:00pm
Fun time photo gallery11:30 am20:00pm
Business hours of various attractions and facilities on the Peak

4 things you must see before riding the Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong

If you are planning to ride the Shanhang Cable Car for the first time, and it is also your first time to visit Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, I believe you should arrange this trip to enjoy the scenery of Victoria Harbour. However, since there are so many people setting out to the Victoria Peak in Hong Kong every day, and Hong Kong is a city where the weather changes rapidly, if you want to enjoy the most perfect view of Victoria Harbor, the following points are worth paying more attention to before setting off. :

Recommended season to ride the Victoria Peak Cable Car in Hong Kong

If you want to enjoy the most perfect view of Victoria Harbor, of course you must avoid setting out to the top of the mountain on a day of thick fog or rain. However, February to March is the humid season in Hong Kong every year. Heavy fog usually covers the entire Victoria Peak. It is definitely not as easy as imagined to see the view of Victoria Harbor from the top of the mountain. Of course, it is not unworthy to visit Victoria Peak in Hong Kong during this period. If you want to experience the clouds passing by you and the humid weather in Hong Kong, February to March every year will be the best time for you to visit. Time at Victoria Peak in Hong Kong.

On the other hand, July to September every year is the season when heavy rains and typhoons often occur in Hong Kong. If you want to take photos with the most perfect Victoria Harbor scenery, you must check the Hong Kong Observatory’s mobile app in advance and choose some sunny days before setting off.

To put it simply, if you don’t want to be affected by weather factors, October to December every year is the most suitable time to visit Victoria Peak in Hong Kong. Because autumn in Hong Kong is a very dry season, not only will there be no heavy rain or dense fog, but the chance of typhoons is very low. It is a very suitable season for arranging outdoor activities.

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The Peak, Hong Kong-The Peak Tram arrives at the station
Every day from October to December is the best time to visit the Peak in Hong Kong. (Click on image to enlarge)

Time to go to the Peak of Hong Kong to enjoy the sunset

If you also want to arrange a trip to enjoy the sunset on the Peak of Hong Kong, you must check the sunset time of the day again before departure.

To put it simply, December and January in Hong Kong are the months with the shortest sunshine time in the whole year, and the sunset basically occurs around 17:45 in the afternoon, while July and August every year are the months with the longest sunshine time, with an average of Sunset starts around 19:00 in the afternoon. From a numerical point of view, the sunset time in winter and summer is already one hour different. So if you want to arrange a more compact itinerary and don’t want to miss the time to enjoy the sunset on the top of Hong Kong Peak, you must plan each itinerary according to the sunset time of the day before departure.

Hong Kong sunset time
Hong Kong's sunset time distribution throughout the year, the sunset does not reach 6 p.m. during winter. (Click on image to enlarge)
Hong Kong Peak - Victoria Harbor Sunset
Before heading to the Peak of Hong Kong to enjoy the sunset, you must reconfirm the sunset time of the day. (Click on image to enlarge)

The best seats for taking photos on the Peak Tram

If this is your first time riding the Peak Tram in Hong Kong, I believe you will be like most people and find a seat at random after boarding the Peak Tram. But when the Peak Tram leaves the terminal, you will slowly discover: Why did I choose a seat that cannot take close-up shots of Victoria Harbor?

Since the Peak Tram operates in a vertical lifting mode, the position of the Victoria Harbor scenery is fixed whether it is the Peak Tram in the climbing direction or the Peak Tram in the downhill direction. If you want to take a close-up view of the Victoria Harbor from the window, you must take a seat on the right side of the carriage when taking the train going uphill, and take a seat on the left side of the carriage when taking the train going downhill. In addition, choose a bus that is closer to the downhill direction so that you can enjoy the most perfect view of Victoria Harbor.

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Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car-In-car Environment
If you want to get a seat in the front row of the Peak Tram, you must queue up early. (Click on image to enlarge)
Hong Kong Victoria Peak Cable Car-View
If you sit near the window, you can take the most perfect view of Victoria Harbor. (Click on the image to learn more)

Can I use an Octopus card on the Peak Tram?

Under normal circumstances, when taking the Hong Kong Peak Tram, we will recommend you to book a round-trip ticket before departure, because this can save time in queuing to buy tickets, and you can also get additional discounts. However, if you decide to take the Peak Tram to the Peak on short notice and do not have time to book discount tickets, and there are many people queuing up to buy tickets for the Peak Tram at that time, what can you do?

The solution is simple, just take out your Octopus card and board the Peak Tram immediately.

The biggest advantage of using an Octopus to ride the Peak Tram is that the system will automatically register your ride record. When you use the same Octopus card to purchase tickets for Sky Terrace 428 and take the Peak Tram back to the city of Hong Kong, the system will It will automatically calculate the best fare for you. Although using Octopus to ride the Peak Tram will not get the best fare, it can save time in queuing to buy tickets. It is also a quick way to buy tickets without booking tickets.

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Octopus Card-Apple Pay
Using the Hong Kong Octopus Card can save time queuing for tickets and quickly board the Peak Tram. (Click on the image to learn more)

Summarize

As the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak in Hong Kong is naturally the most suitable place to enjoy the scenery of Victoria Harbor. On the other hand, the Hong Kong Peak Tram is not only the most convenient means of transportation to the Peak of Hong Kong, but also one of the best places to enjoy the view of Victoria Harbor. It is also one of the must-see attractions in the minds of many people. I hope that today’s article can help you learn more about the Peak Tram and the limited discount tickets you can book before setting off.

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