The Peak Tram — Local services in Hong Kong

The Peak Tram is one of the world's oldest and most famous funicular railways. Opened in May 1888, the double reversible funicular railway, as it is technically known, rises from 28m to 396m above sea level along a 1.4 km track with a gradient of between 4 to 25.7 degrees. As one of Hong Kong's most popular tourist attractions, the Peak Tram terminates at The Peak Tower shopping and entertainment complex, which has some of the world's greatest panoramic views. The Peak Tram runs every 10 to 15 minutes from 7:30am to 11pm; booking in advance or using an Octopus/JoyYou card to pay for the ticket will help reduce your queuing time. Note that the ticket office will push the fare that includes entry to the Sky Terrace 428 viewing deck (HK$136/168 per one way/return). Be sure to sit on the righthand side going up for the best views. The Lower Terminus is at 33 Garden Rd. Central. The Upper or PeakTerminus is in the lower level of the Peak Tower up in Victoria Peak. The Peak Tram's route from Central district to Victoria Peak covers a distance of about 1.4 kilometres (0.87 mi) and an elevation of just under 400 metres (1,312 ft). The line has two pronounced curves, one to the left immediately after leaving the lower terminus, and the other to the right in the upper half of the ascent. The gradient also varies considerably throughout the ascent. The Peak Tram is a funicular tramway - one where the upward and downward trams act as counterweights for each other so two trams are required for its operation. As it is a single track tramway, a passing loop is needed for the two trams to pass each other - this is located just uphill from the May Road station. There are four intermediate stops, each of which is a request stop consisting of a single stepped platform and a shelter: Kennedy Road (堅尼地道）: named after Arthur Edward Kennedy, a former Governor of Hong Kong. MacDonnell Road (麥當勞道）: named after Richard Graves MacDonnell, a former Governor of Hong Kong. May Road （梅道）: named after Francis Henry May, a former Governor of Hong Kong. Barker Road （白加道）: named after George Digby Barker, a former military commander and acting administrator...

Nestled amidst Hong Kong's captivating skyline, the Peak Tram unveiled an awe-inspiring spectacle in February. Ascending to Victoria Peak, the tram ride treated me to a stunning panorama that seemed to evolve with every passing moment. The crisp February air heightened the experience, adding a delightful touch to the breathtaking vistas. Although queues during busy periods might test your patience, the unparalleled view from the Peak makes it an absolute standout. For anyone craving an unforgettable visual feast, the Peak Tram's journey to the summit is an absolute must, especially during the charming...

Die Peak Tram: Als eine der berühmtesten Attraktionen Hongkongs bietet die Peak Tram eine aufregende Fahrt zum Victoria Peak und einen unvergleichlichen Panoramablick auf die berühmte Skyline und den atemberaubenden Hafen der Stadt. Die Peak Tram, Asiens erste Standseilbahn, hat eine bewegte Geschichte, die bis ins Jahr 1888 zurückreicht, als sie erstmals als Transportmittel für Einwohner und Gouverneure eingeführt wurde, die das kühlere Klima und die malerischen Ausblicke des Victoria Peak genießen wollten.

Im Laufe der Jahre hat sich die Straßenbahn zu einer beliebten kulturellen Ikone und einem unverzichtbaren Hongkong-Erlebnis entwickelt, das Millionen von Besuchern aus aller Welt anzieht. Die Straßenbahn bewältigt auf nur 1.278 Metern einen Höhenunterschied von knapp 400 Metern, was die Fahrt von Central zum Peak Tower zu einem aufregenden 10-minütigen Erlebnis macht. Bei einer Neigung von 4 bis 25,7 Grad erleben die Passagiere eine surreale optische Täuschung, die ihnen den Eindruck vermittelt, aufrecht zu stehen, während die Gebäude geneigt erscheinen. Wenn Sie den Peak Tower erreichen, besuchen Sie die Sky Terrace 428, Hongkongs höchste Aussichtsplattform auf dem Peak Tower, und genießen Sie einen atemberaubenden Panoramablick auf die Skyline der Stadt.

Man kann tolle Fotos machen und der zusätzliche Eintritt für die Terrassen sollte investiert werden. Wir haben das Kombiticket nicht bereut und hatten eine tolle Aussicht...