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The Peak

Central and Western, Hong Kong · Asia

About The Peak

The Peak works well as a base: 6km from Monster Building.

The Peak is a town located in Central and Western, Hong Kong. With a population of 19,202, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, The Peak sits in Hong Kong. It's in the Asia/Hong Kong time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add The Peak to your route.

About The Peak

Ho Tung Gardens, also known by its Cantonese name 'Hiu Kok Yuen', was a villa on the Peak, Hong Kong. It was built by Robert Hotung and his wife Clara in 1927. They referred to it as "The Falls", but it later became known as Ho Tung Gardens. In 2011, it was listed as a Grade I historic building by the Antiquities

Read more Advisory Board (AAB). Invoking the relevant section of the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance for the fourth time in history, it was declared a "proposed historic monument" by the Government of Hong Kong in 2011. Negotiations between the owner and the government to save the mansion failed, and demolition work was completed in October 2013.

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What are the best things to do in The Peak?

The Peak offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is The Peak located?

The Peak is located in Central and Western, Hong Kong, Asia. The coordinates are 22.2620 latitude, 114.1565 longitude.

What is the population of The Peak?

The Peak has a population of approximately 19,202 people, making it a town in Hong Kong.

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Quick Information

Population
19,202
Continent
Asia
Country
Hong Kong
Region
Central and Western
Timezone
Asia/Hong_Kong
Coordinates
22.2620, 114.1565

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Worth the detour from The Peak

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Victoria Peak

Hong Kong's highest point on the island, offering spectacular panoramic views of the city skyline and harbour.

2 km · about 5 min drive

restaurant

Lin Heung Tea House

A survivor of old-Canton yum cha culture where dim sum still comes round on pushed trolleys and regulars compete for it, in a room of ceiling fans and communal tables.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Ocean Park Hong Kong

Marine mammal park and theme park on the southern side of Hong Kong Island with aquarium exhibits and thrill rides.

3 km · about 5 min drive

restaurant

Australia Dairy Company

A Jordan institution serving steamed milk pudding and scrambled egg sandwiches at ferocious speed, where waiters clear your table while you are still chewing.

5 km · about 10 min drive

photogenic

Monster Building

Five interlocking 1960s housing blocks in Quarry Bay whose courtyard walls of stacked flats close overhead, Hong Kong's most photographed piece of density.

6 km · about 10 min drive

cafe

Mido Cafe

A 1950s cha chaan teng on Temple Street with mosaic tiles, steel window frames and a corner upstairs table overlooking Yau Ma Tei, the archetypal Hong Kong diner.

6 km · about 10 min drive

photogenic

Choi Hung Estate

A 1962 public housing estate painted in rainbow bands, with a rooftop basketball court over the car park that frames the colours against the towers.

10 km · about 20 min drive

photogenic

Ping Shek Estate

A 1970s Kowloon estate whose grey concrete stairwells and repeating balcony grids draw photographers for their brutalist symmetry, far quieter than Choi Hung.

10 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near The Peak

  • 63 kmGuia CircuitA 6.2km street circuit through Macau lined by armco and walls, with the impossibly tight Melco hairpin and the fast Mandarin bend. Everyday public roads outside the November Grand Prix weekend.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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