Everyone who visits Hong Kong would have visited The Peak at one point of another. It’s the best place to see the spectacular view of the surrounding city skyline. Hong Kong at ground level can be quite overwhelming with all the towering skyscrapers and busy traffic. Being up there at The Peak was a real breath of fresh air and gave me a new perspective and appreciation for Hong Kong’s natural landscape.

The Peak’s various vantage points allows you to see as far as the green jagged mountains of the New Territories, Victoria Harbour, Kowloon, and even Macau.

It was a beautiful, cool and sunny day when Bri, Di, Dru and I took the tram up. We spent the afternoon taking in the view, took some silly snaps, had a cuppa at Starbucks and people watched. Perfect.

3 Ways to get there:

1. Take the Peak Tram from the Lower Peak Tram Terminus on Garden Road (Bus 15C from the lay-by outside Central Pier 6 or walk from MTR Central Station Exit J2).
2. Bus 15 from Exchange Square Bus Terminus (MTR Hong Kong Station Exit D)
3. Green minibus 1 from MTR Hong Kong Station Public Transport Interchange.

I’d suggest the Peak Tram

Ticket Price:
HK$25 (Single) HK$36 (Return) – Adult
HK$9 (Single) HK$16 (Return) – Child (age 3 – 11), Senior (age 65 or above)

I love travelling on the ‘Ding Dings’!

The tram line has been carrying passengers from the East to the West of Hong Kong Island since 1904 (more specifically travelling from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan).

It’s a wonderful way to explore the city, because you’re not going too fast, which allows you time to take in the sights (and smells). And the best part? All for just HK$2 which is equivalent to approximately SG$0.40!!! It was especially convenient for me because it took me about 10mins to get to Central. Sweet!

How to travel on the ding ding

1. When you’re at the tram stop, find out which direction you should be going by looking at the tram guide
2. When the tram comes to a stop, ENTRY is from the back door.
3. No payment until you EXIT the tram
4. When you’re near your stop, I’d suggest you start making your way (or more like wiggling and squeezing your way) to the front
5. There’s a coin box or Octopus card scanner next to the tram operator at the front. Pay when you exit.

If you want to know why it’s called the ‘Ding Ding’, visit the Discover Hong Kong tram guide website and the flash splash page will give you your answer.

Loved the adidas branded Ding Ding!