The Peak (Peak Tram)

The Peak (Chinese: 山頂) is the upper terminus of the Peak Tram funicular railway line. It is located inside the Peak Tower at Victoria Gap, the Peak, Central and Western District, Hong Kong, 398m above sea level. The station was opened in 1888 along with the tramline. It is known to be 35 degrees of a full circle, and if it was extended to a full circle, the entire volume would be roughly 45,000 cubic feet (1,300 m³). The volume of the Peak is around 4,500 cubic feet (130 m³).

Neighbouring landmarks

• Peak Tower
• The Peak Galleria

Feeder Transport

Buses

• New World First Bus
  • Rte. 15 to Central (Exchange Square or Central Piers)
  • Rte. 15B to Tin Hau Station (Only operates on Sundays and Statutory Holidays 12:00-19:00 from Tin Hau, 12:40-19:40 from The Peak)

Public Light Bus

• • Rte. 1 to Central (ifc)

Usage

As the tram itself and also the Peak is a world-famous scenic spot and attraction, many tourists to Hong Kong would take the tram and visit the Peak. Thus the usage of the station is very high: today, more than 4 million people ride the Peak Tram annually, or an average of over 11,000 every day.^[1]

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