Victoria Peak
Much of the pleasure derived from a trip to Victoria
Peak lies in the journey to its summit. The funicular railway or
peak tram has steadily made its way up the mountain since 1888.
Energetic travellers can scale the real peak that extends 140m
(459ft) above the tram terminus. From the top, marvellous vistas
open out onto central Hong Kong and across to Kowloon. Victoria
Peak used to serve as a hill station in colonial times and later
became the location of exclusive summer homes. Today it is a
popular tourist spot offering a cooler perspective from which to
contemplate the pleasures of travel to the region. The Peak Tower
on the summit houses numerous attractions, like a Ripley's Believe
it or not 'Odditorium', shops and restaurants.
Telephone: 2522 0922 (Peak Tram)
Website: www.thepeak.com.hk
Transport: Take the Peak Tram from Garden Road or bus 15C. There is
also a shuttle bus (daily 9am to 7pm) that departs from Star Ferry
Terminal
Opening times: The Peak Tram runs every day, including Sundays and
public holidays, between 7am and midnight. The tram departs every
10-15 minutes
Hong Kong Disneyland
Disneyland in Hong Kong, while being the smallest of
this famous franchise, has hundreds of attractions (and freshly
baked cookies) to lure kids. As with the others, this Disneyland
has the usual castles, characters and sets from the Disney stories
to entertain children, but it also has features that highlight the
local Chinese culture... anyone seen Mulan around? Children
visiting Disneyland must try one of Tomorrowland's restaurants, an
energetic hub of robots and rocket ships.
Telephone: 2183 0830
Website: www.hongkongdisneyland.com
Transport: Tung Chung Line of the MTR
Opening times: Daily 10.30am to 8pm
Western Market
This indoor market is held in a four-storey red brick
colonial building that was constructed in 1906. After extensive
renovation it re-opened in 1991 and now occupies an entire block at
the western end of Central Hong Kong. The building houses a variety
of shops and stalls that sell a range of products from curios to
assorted silks and fabrics. From here one can hop onto Hong Kong's
ancient double-decker tram headed for Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and
Happy Valley.
Telephone:
Website:
Transport: Take the MTR to Sheung Wan, exit B or C; bus or tram
along Des Voeux Road to Sheung Wan
Opening times: Open daily from 10am to 7pm
Police Museum
The Police Museum showcases a display tracing the
development and history of the Royal Hong Kong Police Force from
1844 to today. The main exhibit encompasses a significant number of
artefacts relating to the Hong Kong Police Force from uniforms and
firearms, to historical archives and photographs.






