Victoria Peak

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Port flora

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Trail stats

Distance: 7.32 mi
Elevation gain: 2,323 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 2,300 ft
Max elevation: 1,407 ft
TrailRank: 44
Min elevation: -23 ft
Trail type: One Way

Time: 4 hours 42 minutes
Coordinates: 1819
Uploaded: September 26, 2017
Recorded: September 2017

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near Central, Central and Western (Hong Kong)

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Itinerary description

We had a long layover at the Hong Kong airport and decided to use the time to explore an area of the city. The hike starts a short distance from a local bus stop and then climbs to one of the highest points on the island. The path we took stayed fairly close to the Peak Tram line that could be used to take you to the top. There are great views in many compass directions as you circle the peak and head back down towards your start point. There is a series of escalators that can be used for the descent but you must have the timing right as they only go one way (the direction changes at around 10 a.m.).

Public transit was reliable, clean and inexpensive. We had no problems getting back to the airport in time for our flight. The hike was strenuous on a hot day with loads of elevation change and plenty of water consumed. There were several public washrooms and lots of places to buy food and beverage along the way. Well worth doing and we were very happy to see some of the city and surrounding area.

Waypoints

Lions Club Pavilion

A nice viewpoint looking over the city, not far from the peak and the end of the tram line.

Pavilion

Harte Road. Another nice area for a break.

Picnic site

Further from the tram line, a little more rustic, still with great views but in a different direction.

Intersection

Planting and Hutton Road

Toilet Kotewall Rd.

Another public toilet.

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