Steep climb
A leaning skyline.
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A cable-hauled funicular running since 1888, the first of its kind in Asia, climbing from Central to Victoria Peak on a route of about 1.4 km and rising almost 400 m in a few minutes. The ride is famous for its steep gradient: the skyscrapers outside the window seem to lean, and as you climb the city towers and the harbour open up little by little. Sit on the right-hand side going up for the best view. After a long renovation the tram returned to service on 27 August 2022 with new, roomier cars. It starts at the lower terminus on Garden Road in Central and ends inside the Peak Tower. Adult tickets are about HK$82 one way and HK$116 return, or HK$182 with the «Sky Terrace 428» deck, per visitor guides. Queues are long on holidays and before sunset, so book ahead or come in the morning; you can come down by bus or taxi to save time.
A leaning skyline.
Since 2022.
At the top.
Lower Terminus, Garden Road, Central
Tai KwunA historic compound in the heart of Central that was the city's main police head8 minutes walk4.3
Central–Mid-Levels EscalatorA chain of covered escalators and walkways climbing the hillside from Central to10 minutes walk4.2
Hong Kong Observation WheelA 60-metre observation wheel on the Central waterfront, opened in 2014, with 42 11 minutes walk4.2
Victoria PeakThe highest hill on Hong Kong Island at 552 m and every visitor's first stop: fr16 minutes walk4.7About HK$82 one way and HK$116 return for adults, or HK$182 with the Sky Terrace 428 deck, per visitor guides.