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Victoria Peak (Chinese: 太平山, or previously Chinese: 扯旗山) is a mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak. With an elevation of 552 m (1,811 ft), it is the highest mountain on Hong Kong island, ranked 31 in terms of elevation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Tai Mo Shan is the highest point in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with an elevation of 957 m).
The summit is occupied by a radio telecommunications facility and is closed to the public. However, the surrounding area of public parks and high-value residential land is the area that is normally meant by the name The Peak. It is a major tourist attraction that offers views over Central, Victoria Harbour, Lamma Island and the surrounding islands.
As early as 19th century, the Peak attracted prominent European residents because of its panoramic view over the city and its temperate climate compared to the sub-tropical climate in the rest of Hong Kong. The sixth Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Richard MacDonnell had a summer residence built on the Peak circa 1868. Those that built houses named them whimsically, such as The Eyrie, and the Austin Arms. See First houses on the Peak.
Hong Kong (香港; "Fragrant Harbour"), officially Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, is an autonomous territory on the southern coast of China at the Pearl River Estuary and the South China Sea. Hong Kong is known for its skyline and deep natural harbour. It has a land area of 1104 km2 and shares its northern border with Guangdong Province of Mainland China. With around 7.2 million inhabitants of various nationalities, Hong Kong is one of the world's most densely populated metropolises.
After the First Opium War (1839–42), Hong Kong became a British colony with the perpetual cession of Hong Kong Island, followed by Kowloon Peninsula in 1860 and a 99-year lease of the New Territories from 1898. Hong Kong remained under British control for about a century until the Second World War, when Japan occupied the colony from December 1941 to August 1945. After the Surrender of Japan, the British resumed control. In the 1980s, negotiations between the United Kingdom and the China resulted in the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration, which provided for the transfer of sovereignty of Hong Kong on 30 June 1997. The territory became a special administrative region of China with a high degree of autonomy on 1 July 1997 under the principle of one country, two systems. Disputes over the perceived misapplication of this principle have contributed to popular protests, including the 2014 Umbrella Revolution.
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Victoria Peak (Chinese: 太平山, or previously Chinese: 扯旗山) is a mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak. With an altitude of 552 m (1,811 ft), it is the highest mountain on Hong Kong island, ranked 31 in terms of altitude in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Tai Mo Shan is the highest point in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with an altitude of 957 m). The summit is occupied by a radio telecommunications facility and is closed to the public. However, the surrounding area of public parks and high-value residential land is the area that is normally meant by the name The Peak. It is a major tourist attraction that offers views over Central, Victoria Harbour, Lamma Island and the surrounding islands.
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Around "The Peak" on a rainy Day. The Peak is a mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is the highest mountain on Hong Kong island with 552 meter. The mountain is a major tourist attraction.
HK Vlog 10.22.2016 Nothing much to say. This was my day going to Victoria Peak and then hike downward with my family. Did not have the mood to vlog much so not much talking content. now i feel like i can commentate over but too much work. Song Used: Goblins from Mars - Cold Blooded Love (ft. Krista Marina) Watch the whole HK series! Vlog 1- https://youtu.be/5eRmyoA16_8 Vlog 2- https://youtu.be/lzgLEKTckyM Vlog 3- https://youtu.be/0Bqusl2pqvE Vlog 4- https://youtu.be/H4li5lA1jPM Vlog 5- https://youtu.be/Ef1pQo1R6Vc Vlog 6- https://youtu.be/iF9NxKuJMME Vlog 7- https://youtu.be/3fnLLtnv9Es
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A travel guide for visiting Victoria's Peak in Hong Kong. From The Peak you can see an excellent view of Hong Kong. The Peak Tram, a funicular railway, takes passengers to the top of the Peak in just a few minutes. Check out so of my other Hong Kong Videos -- Stanley Market: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYn148C6ZpY Jumbo Floating Restaurant: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZF-QekaD5k Central Mid-Levels Escalator: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHCbZ9BpBYA The Big Buddha: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhGcBXsvz_A Follow me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YellowProductionsTravel Twitter: ChrisRaney Google+: https://google.com/+yellowwproductions Check out my blog at: http://yelloww.net
►Hong Kong Victoria Peak (The Peak) Info: https://goo.gl/xn9lIi Hong Kong Victoria Peak (“The Peak”) guide for Hong Kong visitors in this DIY travel guide by Hipfig. 1). How to reach Victoria Peak (The Peak) in Hong Kong using Public Transport 2). Directions using Public Bus to the Peak and the MTR to the Lower Peak Tram terminus in Central Hong Kong 3). Detailed Information on The Peak Tram (and tickets options in Hong Kong 4). Things to do at the Peak in Hong Kong – like Sky Terrace 428, eating, shopping etc 5). Travel tips for visiting Hong Kong Victoria Peak "The Peak" (Hong Kong travel guide) Ticket - Hong Kong Peak Tram and Sky Terrace 428 Entry: http://shrsl.com/?ifgi *Affiliate links ►S U B S C R I B E: https://goo.gl/bZzVS5 ►Official Hipfig Travel-Channel Website: http://www.hi...
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Take a trip on the Peak Tram to the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong and marvel at the amazing views. Subscribe: https://goo.gl/3D5gFc Victoria Peak (Chinese: 太平山, or previously Chinese: 扯旗山) is a mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak. With an elevation of 552 m (1,811 ft), it is the highest mountain on Hong Kong island, ranked 31 in terms of elevation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Tai Mo Shan is the highest point in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with an elevation of 957 m). The summit is occupied by a radio telecommunications facility and is closed to the public. However, the surrounding area of public parks and high-value residential land is the area that is normally meant by the nam...
Hong Kong, travelling on super cool Peak tram to Victoria Peak. Amazing views from the peak. Russian girl travels to Asia. SUBSCRIBE - http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=vacationality :D Thank you SO MUCH everyone for LIKES, Comments and SUBSCRIPTION! Music by Dan O at http://www.danosongs.com #HongKong, #Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak Watch my other cool playlists: Trip to Beautiful Latvia http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoC8MiaGeBlemy5RiUEjLcHi9oDLvzbWW Trip to Amazing Spain http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL79508217E13B18EF Trip to Beautiful Portugal https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoC8MiaGeBlcAwnW8Gpva5VZku3TD4EVO Life in Wild Russia http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA585EA007CC3E58B Life in Incredible America http://www.youtube...
Recorded January 11, 2016 Victoria Peak is a mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak. With an elevation of 1,811 feet, it is the highest mountain on Hong Kong island. In this video I ride the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak. I then ascend the Peak Tower for spectacular views of Hong Kong. From: http://timvp.com
Victoria Peak Bus Ride Part 1. Bus ride is HK$9.80 per person and half price for kids. Prices correct as of Sep 2015. http://www.hk-victoria-peak.com/bus-15-peak.html We were in Hong Kong. After taking the Star Ferry from Kowloon side to Hong Kong side, we found the bus stop to take Citybus 15 that would bring us up to Victoria Peak. The bus ride would take between 40 min and 1 hour, depending on traffic. This was the cheapest (or most cost effective) way to get up to Victoria peak. You could take the peak tram but that would be much more expensive. Peak tram one-way will cost HK$28 per adult. This is part 2 - https://youtu.be/beVNWSWWFAE
Join us as we visit Hong Kong in this travel guide exploring the best 25 things to do in Hong Kong in terms of top attractions, museums worth visiting and restaurants serving up tasty food. Our travels in Hong Kong take us to Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and Lantau Island seeking out green escapes, temples, gardens and monasteries. Some of the top highlights include nightlife in Lan Kwai Fong, a Symphony of Lights show, viewing Hong Kong from high atop Victoria Peak and eating copious amounts of Dim Sum. From futuristic to traditional and from hectic to serene Hong Kong will surely leave a lifelong impression upon you as a visitor. 25 Things to do in Hong Kong City Guide for Foodies: 1) The Peak Tram funicular to Victoria Peak (山頂纜車) - 00:37 2) Victoria Peak on Hong Kong Island for ...
Our Hong Kong travel guide! Our final episode of season 1, and We had so much fun in Hong Kong, my favourite city in the world. Now we can share our favourite tips, tricks, eats and drinks for your next visit to Hong Kong. Where we stayed - Regal Airport Hotel http://www.regalhotel.com/regal-airport-hotel/en/home/home.html Hotel ICON - http://www.booking.com/hotel/hk/icon-hong-kong.en-gb.html?aid=338557 Apps we mention: Uber - https://www.uber.com/cities/hong-kong
Traveling to Hong Kong? It's worth seeing Victoria Peak. Avoid the shopping and tourist traps though. Take a walk up Mount Austin Road and see the neo classical design of the former gate lodge, built at the turn of the 1900s. Music by Essa. Available at https://soundcloud.com/essa-1/ambient-loop-3
Located on China's south coast, Hong Kong offers some of the world's most intense shopping, sightseeing and dining experiences, yet moments of stillness await at every turn. Hong Kong has over 600 places of worship, from neighborhood temples to hilltop monasteries. Shopping is almost a religion too! From opulent malls like Pacific Place to the markets of Temple Street, tax-free Hong Kong is heaven for bargain hunters. From Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, hop aboard a Star Ferry for the crossing to Hong Kong Island. Explore the futuristic architecture of Hong Kong's main business district, Central, then take a tram to Victoria Peak. Hong Kong offers plenty of green spaces, such as Kowloon's Walled City Park. Outside the urban areas, over forty percent of the territory has been designated as ...
The Pearl of the Orient, Hong Kong, like her western counterpart, New York, is the other city in Asia that never sleeps. The astute, regal panorama of Victoria Peak is ageless and famous. Also known as the land of dim sum and a city with a dizzying pace of activity, the former British territory is located along the coast of the South China Sea. Hong Kong consists of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories. From the bustling streets lined with endless neon signboards hanging overhead vying for people’s attention to haute cuisine and a vibrant nightlife, Hong Kong is a wonderland for the seasoned traveller or the newly initiated.
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