Travel to Victoria Peak in Hong Kong with TourChina.com

Victoria Peak (also known as Mount Austin) is one of the better-known symbols of Hong Kong. It is a mountain of over 550 meters high that has gained its prominent reputation as a tourists' "Must" by offering incredible view of the city and interesting attractions. From the top of Victoria visitors can see not only the grand city of Hong Kong with its skyscrapers and shimmering lights, but also to see China skyline spread all the way to the horizons and in clear days even catch a glimpse of Macau.

While the actual high point of the Mount Austin serves as a center for radio telecommunications, the Peak Tram will take you to the highest point open for visitors. The tramp ride is very beautiful and goes through the prettiest parts of the area, but the small train also makes several stops along the way. Travelers who enjoy hiking can get off at any point and walk the rest of the way.

There are convenient paths surrounded with wild greenery and trees that go around the mountain all the way to the famous peak. Tourists who will choose to walk will discover bamboo forests, ancient Chinese pines, hibiscus flowers, vines and plentiful natural beauty. This area still captures the natural ambience of a true tropical climate.

There are several cafes and shops on the mountain, and the Peak Tower offers, apart from another chance to enjoy the great view, some other great ways to pass the time. Children and adults alike will love the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum or the Madame Tussaud's Hong Kong. The tower also has a dark tunnel entertainment ride, or a "Motion Simulator" that offers scenes from Hong Kong's history in a fun and educational way.

For more in depth information of the Victoria Peak in Hong Kong and the many tourist attractions it offers, try ThePeak.com or marimari.com.