Why should you take the Peak Tram on Hong Kong Island?

The Peak Tram has grown in prominence ever since its first trip back in 1888 and currently, is the only funicular train ride that you can be a part of when holidaying on Hong Kong Island. Providing ease of access to the famed setting of Victoria Peak, leisure travellers will enjoy a host of perks no sooner they reach the summit and for a more informative take, do continue to read along.

The Peak Tram is not your average train ride

Simply put, the Peak Tram is a heritage tour on wheels that will be quite the far cry from travelling in your ‘run of the mill’ type of locomotive. Having seen the light of day in 1888 for the purpose of assisting the then British Governor and the residents of Victoria Peak, travellers on board the Peak Tram will have the privilege of embracing the joys of one of the oldest funicular train trips in all of Asia. Travel along a steep incline up a verdant mountain and feel as if you were being transported back in time to a golden period of Hong Kong’s history.

Tour Hong Kong’s most sought-after landmark

Dubbed the highest point on Hong Kong Island and the most captivating site in all of Hong Kong, Victoria Peak can easily be navigated no sooner you get your tickets for the Peak Tram via its official website. Once you complete the 7-minute journey at the Peak Tram Upper Terminus, you will be led on a journey where opportunities to shop, eat and take in the astounding views of Hong Kong will readily present itself to you. In fact, the health-conscious and sporty at heart can look forward to spending time on the jogging trail where you can easily have all the time in the world to make sure that you remain in shape and in the pink of health even while on vacation.

Attractions come in all shapes and sizes

Undoubtedly, the value of a holiday will be measured not by the number of activities that you end up doing but by how rich and deeply engaging the experiences are. Therefore, this is where the Peak Tram scores over its fellow tourist hotspots in Hong Kong as visitors will have quite a number of leisure destinations to head over to and take stock of. For starters, enjoy awe-inspiring vistas of a 3rd generation Peak Tram stationed near the Peak Tower, step inside the futuristic Peak Tower itself for some shopping and dining but be sure to allocate sufficient time to cover the length and breadth of Madame Tussauds Hong Kong which houses an impressive collection of lifelike figures of prominent personalities, made entirely from wax.

The views are spectacular from atop

Long before the time arrives to absorb sweeping panoramas of Hong Kong, consider spending time at the 7-storey tall Peak Tower which is one of the major talking points of Victoria Peak. As a dining, viewing and entertainment centre catering for all ages and likes, the said attraction which is designed in the shape of a ship is an architectural wonder that will demand that you pause and take notice prior to moving inside. Within the four walls of the Peak Tower is the prized possession titled Sky Terrace 428 which has etched its presence as the highest viewing platform at Victoria Peak. From here, you may feast your eyes on lush green mountain ranges, towering skyscrapers and if arriving during the later hours of the evening, the very best of Hong Kong’s gleaming skyline that ought to be captured on camera. Essentially, if you are a first-timer staying at Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong which is one of the Causeway Bay hotels in the area, then you could make polite queries from the hotel’s staff on the most favourable times to visit Victoria Peak.