The Peak

A friend who comes from Hong Kong recommended two things to do here - visit The Peak, and eat, eat, eat!

view from The Peak across the harbour to Kowloon

Well, I seem to have managed both. The Peak is the hill immediately behind the Central district on Hong Kong island. It's very steep and forested, and because it is that bit cooler than the city, this has been where expensive people have chosen to live in their expensive houses.

view of Central Hong Kong, with the Bank of China building near the centre

There is a funicular railway, the Peak Tram, opened in 1888, which leads to the fantastic viewpoint (with shopping opportunities). I planned to go up on Sunday afternoon - so did everyone else. Queue too big, so I went back on Monday morning - much better

thxs kenny