How do I get to the Peak Tram from Admiralty?
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How do I get to the Peak Tram from Admiralty?
FROM ADMIRALTY MTR STATION take exit C1 and cross the bridge over Queensway to Pacific Place. In Pacific Place take the escalators on right which run up alongside the shopping mall. Go to the very top and cross the road to Hong Kong Park and follow the signs through Hong Kong Park to the Lower Peak Tram Terminus.
How steep is the Peak Tram?
between 4 to 25.7 degrees
Getting to the Peak by the Peak Tram is an unforgettable experience. One of the world’s oldest and most famous funicular railways, the tram rises to 396 metres (about 1,300 feet) above sea level. It is so steep that the buildings you pass look like they are leaning a gradient of between 4 to 25.7 degrees!
How long is the Peak Tram ride?
The Peak Tram ride itself takes only 7- 8 minutes each way conquering about 370-meter height differences while buses need at least one hour along the winding hill roads. Be prepared that the 1.4km journey is quite steep and a truly unique experience.
What is special about the peak?
Peak Tram Ride – 130 years of tramway excellence Getting to The Peak by the Peak Tram is an unforgettable experience. The Peak Tram, one of the world’s oldest and most famous funicular railways, rises to 396 metres (about 1,300 feet) above sea level.
Where does the Peak Tram start?
Running from Garden Road Admiralty to Victoria Peak via the Mid-Levels, it provides the most direct route and offers good views over the harbour and skyscrapers of Hong Kong. Operated since 1888, it was the first funicular railway in Asia.
How do you walk up the peak from the Central?
Take the MTR to Central MTR Station, take Exit J2 and walk 10 minutes to the Peak Tram Lower Terminus. Once you are there, purchase a ticket (one-way or return) at the ticket booth, and walk up the path beside the parking lot to the entrance of the Peak Tram station.
Who owns the Peak Tram?
The Peninsula Hotels
| Peak Tram | |
|---|---|
| Operator(s) | The Peninsula Hotels |
| Technical | |
| System length | 1.365 kilometres (0.848 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mm (4 ft 1127⁄32 in) Russian gauge |
Where does the peak tram stop?
The Peak Tram passes six stations in order: Garden Road, Kennedy Road, MacDonnell Road, May Road, Barker Road, and the Peak. The lower terminus is at Garden Road in the Central, while the upper one is on the third floor of the Peak Tower on the hillside.
Is Peak Tram and Victoria Peak the same?
The Peak Tram is a funicular railway in Hong Kong, which carries both tourists and residents to the upper levels of Hong Kong Island. Running from Garden Road Admiralty to Victoria Peak via the Mid-Levels, it provides the most direct route and offers good views over the harbour and skyscrapers of Hong Kong.
Who owns the Peak?
The Peak Publications Society
The Peak (newspaper)
| Type | Weekly Student Newspaper |
|---|---|
| School | Simon Fraser University |
| Owner(s) | The Peak Publications Society |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Headquarters | MBC 2901, 8888 University Dr., Burnaby, BC |
Why is Victoria Peak famous?
The top of Victoria Peak offers Hong Kong’s most spectacular viewpoint. The city boasts one of the best skylines in the world. Since there are 1,500 skyscrapers taller than 100 meters, Hong Kong has been titled: the “World’s Most Vertical City.” The fresh air and peak-crowning city park refreshes many visitors too.
How long does it take to walk up The Peak?
Hike Distance: Once you take the tram to the top, the Victoria Peak Circle Walk is just 4km in total. Hike Duration: The 4km circular loop took me one hour but it will depend on how long you stop at all of the many beautiful viewpoints. Hike Difficulty: Very low difficulty.
How to get to Victoria Peak from Admiralty?
Running from Garden Road Admiralty to Victoria Peak via the Mid-Levels, it provides the most direct route and offers good views over the harbour and skyscrapers of Hong Kong. The Peak Tram is owned and operated by Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels (HSH), the owner of Hong Kong’s Peninsula Hotel along with other properties.
How to get to peak lower terminus from Admiralty MTR?
From the Admiralty MTR station: take exit C1 and take the walkway across the Queensway Government Offices and Pacific Place Shopping Centre, following signs to Hong Kong Park, cross the park and follow signs to the Peak Tram Lower Terminus. From the Star Ferry Central Pier: take Bus 15C which will bring you to the Peak Lower Terminus.
What is Peak Tram in Hong Kong?
The Peak Tram is a funicular railway in Hong Kong, which carries both tourists and residents to the upper levels of Hong Kong Island. Running from Garden Road Admiralty to Victoria Peak via the Mid-Levels, it provides the most direct route and offers good views over the harbour and skyscrapers of Hong Kong.
How to get to the Peak Tram lower station?
Getting to the Peak Tram Lower Station. The Lower Terminus Station is located in Garden Road, a short 10 minute walk from either the Central or Admiralty MTR stations: View Hong Kong Tram Lower Terminus in a larger map. From the Central MTR station: take exit J or K and follow the signs to the Peak Lower Terminus.