The Peak Tram

One of the Best Things To Do in Hong Kong (Peak Tram Review) The Peak Tram is truly one of the top attractions in Hong Kong and a must-do for anyone visiting Hong Kong Island. The ride itself is iconic — a steep, historic tram climbing right through the city with incredible views along the way. But the real highlight is what’s waiting at the top. The Peak Observation Deck (Sky Terrace 428) offers one of the best skyline views in the world. You get a full 360° panoramic look at Victoria Harbour, the skyscrapers of Central, Kowloon in the distance, and lush green mountains below. It’s stunning in the daytime and absolutely spectacular at sunset. There are also plenty of restaurants, cafés, and souvenir shops at the Peak, so you can take your time and enjoy the atmosphere. Important for all travelers: ➡️ Buy your Peak Tram tickets online in advance. The line for walk-in tickets is extremely long — it can easily add an hour or more. Pre-booking lets you skip most of the queue and go straight to the boarding area. Whether you’re visiting Hong Kong for the first time or the fifth, the Peak Tram + Observation Deck is an experience you shouldn’t miss. It’s one of the most beautiful and unforgettable views the city has to offer.

One of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong, and for good reason! This is the oldest funicular in the city (running since 1888) and the classic way to get up to Victoria Peak for those insane views of the skyline and Victoria Harbour, especially stunning at night when everything lights up. We went in the evening and the ride itself is super fun, super steep climb with that cool optical illusion where the buildings look like they’re leaning. Lines can be long (it’s tourist central), but they move pretty fast and it’s totally worth the wait. Such a great way to experience a bit of old Hong Kong history while getting the best vantage point over the modern city. Highly recommend taking the tram if you’re visiting, you gotta do it at least once!

Such an efficient cool experience! I highly recommend especially getting the octopus card to cut the line! So worth it. The Christmas decorations was also so cool. The ride was super quick up and down, I believe around 10 mins each way. I would recommend bringing a light jacket up at the peak since it tends to get really breezy

Great place to visit during winter. Can be quite cold when windy. Suggest bring along a light jacket. The tram up and down has quite a significant inclination so prepare yourselves if you are easily disoriented by such feeling. Definitely worth to travel up for the stunning view up at The Peak. Give the Mei Lok experience a try if you are into nostalgic feel. Not fantastic but a small area with old exhibits which will bring back memories. You can also purchase mini toys and tidbits from the olden days.

Must do experience when you're in Hong Kong. I recommend to book online tram tickets only and go as early as possible. I went just before 9 am and it wasn't busy but on the way back there was already long queue of people waiting to board the tram. I skipped Sky Terrace because it doesn't open until 10 am and you can get same views for free from other places. Strongly recommend to walk around the actual peak to avoid crowds. Takes about 1 hour and it's worth it for the beautiful views of Hong Kong, smaller islands and surrounding waters. There's even nice waterfall on the trail around the peak.

It gets really crowded during the weekends and peak season. The first time we visited the queue was so long that it continued under the overpass. We waited for more than 30 minutes and still not halfway through the line so we decided to skip it. The 2nd time was on a weekday morning. We only waited for less than 10 minutes for the tram ride. By the way, there's a separate queue for those who still need to buy a ticket (way longer) and for those with klook vouchers/tickets and those who are using octopus cards, so make sure you are following the right queue. One way trip costs around 68 HKD (octopus) for a less than 10-minute tram ride but the cityscape view is breathtaking. By the way, sit on the right side going up for the best views.

Visiting the Victoria Peak and riding the Peak tram are indeed peak experiences that you must do in Hong Kong. However, the crowds of tourists need to be better managed. The first time I tried to visit, there was a huge line for ticket purchase, so I just came back the next day with an online ticket. But the next day, the ticket holder line was longer and while people who purchased ticket on the spot could cut in front of the line, I had to wait more than an hour to board the tram. Coming back down the line was even longer, so I wasted half a day here. The ticket prices displayed on the spot vs. Official website vs. Trip.com were also wildly different so make sure you check the price from multiple sources. Also, if you want to save money just buy tickets for the tram withouth the viewing deck, as its an overcrowded viewing platform that offers the same views as the free one below

The Peak Tram is an absolute must for anyone visiting Hong Kong for the first time. The ride itself is a fun experience, climbing straight up the hillside with sweeping views that get better with every minute. Once you reach the top, the overlook offers a stunning panorama of the skyline and harbor. We visited early in the morning when crowds were light. The recent Disney touches along the journey add a fun layer of charm, making the whole experience feel even more magical and family-friendly. It’s one of those classic Hong Kong activities that fully lives up to the hype and should definitely be on every first-timer’s itinerary.

A "must see" tourist stop, Victoria Peak and the Peak Tram are good stops for first-timers but lack repeat interest. Offering some of the best and easily reachable views above Hong Kong, Victoria Peak is most often reached through the tram train. Tickets are available on site but you'd be wise to skip the line and get tickets through something like Klook. This gives you a QR code that you can use to skip straight into the loading line. The new renovated tram cars are clean, load well, and hold a lot of people. Going up, sit on the right. Going down, sit on the left. That gives you a view of HK on the way. At the top, take in the views. There are a lot of tourist shops with tourist pricing. Yes, you could walk up or take a taxi to the peak. And yes, there is a free viewing area next door instead of the paid Sky Terrace 428 but the package really isn't that much and offer a one time convenient experience.

The Peak Tram / Central (Hong Kong) -- It was OK. Yeah, just OK. For a six-minute ride, I shouldn't be too demanding. It was the 25 minutes before the ride that had me whining. After walking about an hour on already hilly terrain from our hotel, Jamie W and I just missed the tram and waited behind a dark portal. No one from the tram company was present, so swarms of tourist families felt fine shoving us against the door. It was like a scene from "Soylent Green" where people from a different culture find aggressive behavior a necessary way of life. Of course, when the doors opened, they pushed us aside to get to the top of the platform. When the tram arrived, it was the first time we saw the renovated carriages with the panoramic windows. We sat on the righthand side for the better views. The trip ended with another stampede through the tacky souvenir area. The HK$61 we paid for the Special Combo struck us as a bit on the high side but probably not by Hong Kong standards. It included a round trip ticket on the tram plus access to Sky Terrace 428 (Peak Tower). Granted the tower provides the best view for skyline photos, you can alternatively bypass the overcrowded tram by hiking up Victoria Peak for an hour. I think we'll do that next time. Beats being elbowed by me-first tourists. RELATED - Exploring Hong Kong? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AGgadg

Very fun experience! There is a shopping mall and greats viewpoint when you get to the top! Highly recommend for there coming here for the first time!

Wowwww!! I loved it!! Fresh off the flight with my boyfriend and we headed here first. It was so so so nice!! It seems like they remodeled everything and the train literally goes like straight up it's ridiculous. It's kinda scary actually. It's like a roller coaster but sloth lol. Like slow motion but X at six flags lolll. I did get motion sickness but it was all worth it. The view at the peak, speechless.

This is a must visit in Hong Kong. But, be sure to learn the history before going. Otherwise it is just a high angle ride. Some useful tips: Get an Octopus Card. This transit card can be used almost everywhere in HK. But, for the Peak Tram, there is a separate faster queue for Octopus Card holders. Every local has an Octopus card. You can get them at MTR stations, 7-11 stores and other places. Sit on the right going up. The view is better. Look out from the viewing area by the Burger King. No need to pay for the roof. Take the bus down. The bus station is under the shopping mall. The "Peak Experience" bus shows you many vistas and interesting homes. In some ways, it is more interesting than the tram. Again, try to sit on the right (driver side).

We rode the tram on a Sunday at 8am and had a really great experience! The view from the top of Victoria Peak is amazing, as well. The ride lasts about 10 minutes and is very steep in some spots!

I don't get why people are bitching about the cost. This is a touristy mode of transportation to sight-see. It's not an ordinary form of transportation. Compared to any funicular in Switzerland or any aerial tram stateside this is a bargain at HK$88 or about US$11. It's a must do activity in HK, which has possibly the most impressive skyline in the world. The new rail cars installed in 2021 are a massive improvement in comfort over the old cars and provide better views as a result of the panoramic windows in the ceiling.

Yes, very iconic tram attraction in HK that gives you a ride to one of the more spectacular views in HK. You either love or hate this ride depending on the weather, queue, or the steep price. From what I understand there are alternative routes to Victoria Peak (Bus, taxi, or walking) that are much cheaper, but I was looking for the easy route on the day I visited (Tram obviously). The lines may not be as bad earlier in the day as many prefer the night time ride to get that gorgeous HK bay shot. The whole ride itself cost me over 100 HK, but was worth it, sadly I had a hour plus wait which really killed the excitement on top of the steep cost. Thankfully it was a cool and semi windy day as I could only imagine it during warm summer months. It is a fairly short ride, but I suggest take your time at the top as there is no minimal time limit. One last tip also is to take a gander at the websites Klook or Viator as they offer semi discounted prices on the ride.

This is a very old (late 1800s) and historic cable car that takes you from the Central area to the top of Victoria Peak. The only annoying thing was that the line to go on the tram was very long, even on a late afternoon on a weekday. Once we got on though, it was a very cool and quick ride to the top. You don't really get good views from the tram, because the sides of it are mostly covered by trees and buildings - it is not an aerial tram. However, the view is waiting for you when you get to the top. The tram was surprisingly fast and moves at a very steep angle. If you have to stand, be prepared to hold on tight.

Beautiful, a must see at least once. At 7am there's basically nobody and you're left to virtually the whole train to yourself. The steep hill and the skyline view that you get from the tram is iconic, with gorgeous forest mixed with towering skyscrapers that make the HK skyline so unique. A tip: Take the tram up to the peak then take the bus such as bus 15 down to the bottom. The bus is cheaper and is personally very fun as well. The ride lasts about 10 minutes so it isn't long compared to the hour long bus ride. On the morning I went up, since there was no line it would be much shorter than the infamous lines that this place is known for, so do plan on coming weekdays or early hours like 7am. The architecture of the stations and train itself are pretty cool, and the top feels like a modern spaceship in the mountains. Although it may not be worth doing round trip and sky terrace 428 is definitely not worth for the view, it's a fast and fun way for first timers to the Peak in Hong Kong.

The Peak Tramway is a cool and very touristy ride up to the top of HK's tallest point of Victoria Peak to see the great views. If you use your octopus card to buy your ticket they'll let you skip part of the line (well, at least they let us). You will probably have a wait and can read some of the history of the tram along the way. You take a boxcar type of transportation like a funicular to the top. It takes maybe 5-10 minutes or so. The funicular takes you to some sort of mall then you'll need another ticket to actually get to the viewing section. You'll need to use the escalator up another 5-6 floors. There is a lot of shopping for souvenirs as you make your way up. There are several restaurants including a Bubba Gumps near the very top. I would've bought an egg puff waffle as they smelled so good but I had one earlier in the day. Don't remember the exact costs. This is a total tourist thing to do so it will get crowded. I'm here in the off-season and it's crowded. Waiting sucked but it does have a great view. We went at night and it was nice and cool. Surprisingly it's not windy up at the top. There was a long line to take the funicular back down. We were tired so we took an expensive taxi down.

So my experience with this was definitely colored by the less-than-clear weather. Once we got to the top of the mountain, we made the unfortunate discovery that it was too cloudy to see anything thing. Basically we paid $90HKD to travel to a mall. There are admittedly a lot of interesting stores up there and I did pick up a cool souvenir, but I really feel like one of two things should be offered when the view is this obscured: either a warning that you won't see anything or a discount on the cost of the trip.

Timing is everything. If the weather is bad with rain + fog, I'd probably avoid as the visibility at the top is probably going to be limited. Also, weekends and holidays are going to have long wait times, so if you are trying to make the most of your vacation, I'd go as early as possible when they open. We came during the week the first time to see it by day and the lines to get tickets were extremely short as were they to get on the tram. The ride itself is only about 10-minutes at the most and you end up at a mall full of chain restaurants and souvenir shops. Once you get past that and follow the escalators up, you're given some amazing views of Hong Kong from The Peak. They will try to take photos for you and upsell the hell out of you, however, you can just take as many as you want with your phone and they're just as good. You can take as much time as you want up there, but we only stayed for about 30-minutes or so and opted out of doing the wax museum portion (additional charge) cause it didn't interest us. Coming on a Friday night for the lights was another story. Much longer queue to get tickets and coming back was a bit rough. Expect a 45-minute wait or so just to take the tram down. The closer you go to 8pm, it's going to be a little more crowded as people will be trying to catch the harbor light show - but it's totally not worth it. The views at night are totally amazing, but be careful as that wind is no joke. It is pricey depending on what your currency converts at, but it's $90HKD for a roundtrip ticket (only $11.50 USD). It is super touristy, but I think it's something definitely worth seeing!

The Peak Tramways is the tram that you take up to Victoriea Peak. It's also their historical gallery. As you're waiting for the tram to arrive, you can look at how the tram came about and see some items from their past. Victoria Peak is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong. It doesn't matter what time of day you come here, there's always a line. We came around 3pm and waited in line for 45 minutes to get the tickets. You can get the one way for $71HK or the roundtrip for $83HK. After you purchase the tickets, you stand in another line to wait for the tram. As you're waiting, you'll pass a walkway full of their historical display. We waited another 30 minutes to finally get on the tram. Once you get on the tram, it goes straight up to Victoria Peak with no stops. It takes about 10 minutes to get up there. I thought that there was only one tram going up and down, thus the long wait. However, on our way down, a tram passed us going up. There must be two trams alternating, with one going up and the other going down.

Basically this is one of those must to things in Hong Kong, though I have to admit that it is a bit gimmicy, and once you have actually been to the top, well, you realise that there isn't all that much up there to see of return visits. Of course, considering that I did have some time to kill before catching my plane, a trip up here was certainly on the cards. In fact, it wasn't all that bad, except for the fact that the smog was pretty horrible at the time.

The way to go to reach the peak, unless you want to get some cardio in and hike it. When you first arrive there may seem to be a long line and it would take forever. Our line wrapped around the corner almost reaching the bus stop above the water fountain (you'll see the fountain easily). This line looks like it would take an hour but in reality moved well and took maybe 25 minutes. After you buy your ticket, it may be another 20 minutes to get onto the tram. The line is well worth the wait, the tram ride is about 7 minutes up and its a sight to see as you rise above the buildings and the city/harbour. Happy we did this touristy thing.

I had been to Victoria Peak as a kid, but had never ridden the Peak Tram up to the mountain top. As a kid, I had taken a shuttle bus to the top, so I definitely didn't get the old world tram ride up to the top. During my most recent visit to Hong Kong a few weeks ago, I wanted to do some touristy things -- my mom suggested going to Victoria Peak and riding the tram since I didn't do it as a kid. The tram ride is about 5 minutes long (one way), but the entire process takes about 1-2 hours round trip (accounting for buying tickets and waiting in line). It took me about 1 hour to buy the tram ticket and wait in line to ride the tram -- the return trip took about 30 minutes of waiting in line -- all in all, my round-trip journey was 1.5 hours. The tram ride was pretty cool -- it operates on ONE track, meaning you go up and down the same track. The train route goes up some pretty steep elevation, and it's really cool to see how high you go up. Take note of all the tall buildings and skyscrapers as you climb up to the top. The return journey is even cooler, and to be honest a bit freaky because the train travels backwards...almost like a roller coaster! Pretty nifty. My mom and I opted for the Peak Tram ticket ($40 HKD) and didn't get the Peak Tram Sky Pass ($83 HKD). The Peak Tram Sky Pass includes access to the Sky Terrace. I didn't feel the need to get the Sky Terrace access because Victoria Peak has some areas for photo taking with similar views, but for free--namely, the Lion's Pavilion ("See Zee Ting"). The weather in Hong Kong can be unpredictable sometimes, especially in the higher elevations where it can get cloudy. To get the best views, make sure to check the weather before going. Typically early morning has better weather than later in the afternoon, but it all depends on the day. So--check your weather apps before coming!

Yes, the tram can get busy, but it's a relatively quick and unique way to get to the top of Victoria Peak. It's worth waiting in the sweaty lines, and there's a decent effort not to crowd the platforms lest you be afraid of falling into the tracks. Definitely try to sit on the right side if you're going up on the tram. You have the best chance of seeing a view on your way up. You've got to be pretty ballsy to stand on the tram. There's no warnings about it or anything at all, but the tram gets very steep and makes some stops, so be sure you have secure footing if you want to do it standing up.

My husband and I took the peak tram thanks to fellow yelpers. We went at night and the crowd and wait was simply insane. Luckily, there was not any one who cut in line so the experience was fair overall. There are many different displays to look at while you wait in line to board the tram. The experience of a slanted rail car moving higher and higher up above the city basin is a bit scary for me since I am fearful of heights but the view was worth it. We had a bit of fog/mist that night which made the view even more beautiful. There is an area where you can write a prayer/wish/blessings on a heart for you and your significant other and post it. They also have a large "mall" like place which has many restaurants and trinket stores for something memorable in Hong Kong. Even though it was a very long wait, it was well worth it :)

The ride is nice with some view but not a lot of view. I wasn't told and end up paying for two single tickets when I could have just got a return ticket. Oh well the difference wasn't that big when converting back to Canadian. The price to go up is very reasonable and affordable compared to canada grouse mountain. I did have an unpleasant experience when returning. A lady who doesn't speak fluent Cantonese or Cantonese with an accent budged in line. After she budged in line she tries to call her husband and her family over and she started pushing. When we told her not to push and shove and that we were in front of her, she started to yell and swear at us in Cantonese. Than her husband said in Cantonese saying that we are trying to get something out of them. They were very rude. If they keep it up, I am sure no tourist will come. They should be ashamed of themselves. When I said in English to them that we were here first, they said in Cantonese that we don't talk want to talk to you and started bad mouthing us for speaking English. They should know their manners. I am shocked how they would teach their kids to budge and push in line. Monkey see monkey do! Horrible experience. I am guessing the whole world can tell from the way my mom and I dress and talk as being foreigner but they were not bright enough to see. They humiliated Hong Kong! Keep it up and tourist will stay away!

It is a funicular railway in Hong Kong, which carries both tourists and residents to the upper levels of HK Island. Running from Garden Road Admiralty to Victoria Peak via the Mid-Levels, it provides the most direct route and offers good views over the harbour and skyscrapers of HK. Welcome traveler to ask me questions about Hong Kong & follow my Yelp if you love my Yelping.

It's the easiest and the fastest way to reach Victoria Peak, so it is also the most popular method to climb the tallest point of Hong Kong. As touristy and crowded as it is, riding on the Peak Tram is the essential HK experience! Formerly a tram reserved for the riches to go to and from their peak mansions, Peak Tram is now available for even us peasants! Although the fare is pricey and can be paid with only cash or Octopus, it's hard to deny this unique ride that travels up at a steep angle, which creates a cool visual effect of the tilted Hong Kong skyline as you travel through. For the ultimate Victoria Peak experience, get the combo ticket for Sky Terrace (https://www.yelp.com/biz/C_CJJ3-aoVcn8TmCICzR9w?hrid=Q8-fPmRZWwIoeClkvz1twQ) for the best viewpoint of the city skyline from the peak! Expect a long wait especially at night where the tram ride and the peak view are optimal, but don't let the wait daunt you. The tram frequency is every 8 minutes, so you should be on the tram within a half hour even if you are waiting outside the historic gallery. Tip: Ride on the right (facing up the peak) for the harbor view! While the resulting Victoria Peak view is stunning, the tram ride is certainly an experience of its own and an experience that should not be missed for all HK travelers. --- tl;dr version: 1) Touristy and pricey, but still one that cannot be missed! 2) Unique tram ride with cool skyline effect 3) Get Sky Terrace combo for the ultimate Victoria Peak experience

Really just reviewing a tram ride up the mountain side to head to the Peak. I went during the night with my cousin so luckily, I didn't see any line ups at all. We sat on the right side towards the back and were able to get a nice view of the city on the way up. The slant upwards is fairly steep but that kinda makes it part of the fun. It's a nice bit of their history and a cute ride up with mountain to enjoy the beautiful views. I don't see myself lining up for this, but I think everyone should go once if they're in HK. The view from the top is really nice!

This is a MUST DO for anyone visiting Hong Kong. Yes it's very touristy, costs 83 HKD, has a long wait for the tram to and from the peak, and makes you wade through multiple floors of shops get to the observation deck but the VIEW is worth ALL of that! I was highly impressed with the size of the boarding platform. Almost everyone standing on the platform will get a seat on the tram. The rest of the people on the line (not the platform) will have to wait about 10 minutes for the next tram (in our case, the next next tram). Tip: Sit on the right side when heading up the peak for an incredible view. We sat on the left side on the way up (and couldn't get seats on the way down but had a view of the tram heading down the rails).

The rush hour its not very a happy time here , the line up its exausting. You also have the option to hike by the " midle level " ( stairs all the way up) or a path green hike or avoid the rush hours ;)

"Yay! I'm a fan" only if I absolutely don't have to queue. The Peak used to be more exclusive than now, which is pretty much saturated with shops, tourists and residence. And historically speaking, it's off limit to native Chinese, too. Only foreigners were entitled to live on Mid-Levels or above, and riding the Peak Tram up the hill used to be more a show of the class. The Governor of Hong Kong reserved the first row of seats; Foreigners had the section after; Native Chinese could only sit or stand at the back. Now it's more a tourist thing, obviously. People ride the Peak Tram for two things: the view and the slope. Nothing much about the view really, as the trees blocking most of it. Riding up the slope is fun, but it ends with the "fun" part, too. It's not roller coaster, so nothing inherently scary about it. But as a transportation, it is still the most efficient way to travel up and down the Peak. Couldn't complain at all. It is practically faster than a cab ride (provided that, of course, if you don't have the queue for 30mins...) Now a good tip for visitors - take a taxicab or bus up to the Peak, and ride down the Tram if you want to have the experience. Usually you have less a queue. If you are really desperate, you can cheat your way on the tram too. Walk down the hill a bit (less than 3mins), you'll find a tram "station", which mainly for the actual residents around the area. If you get onboard there, you can probably squeeze in without queuing. Don't tell anyone I tell you this.

make sure to get there early, I went there at 9 a.m., and there was no line. By the time I left at 10 a.m. the line was forever a long. Nice and relaxing trip up, the illusion of the buildings is really cool. Definitely worth the money

A must see when in Hong Kong. Old school rail car that takes you to the highest point in Hong Kong to over look the city. We were recommended to go in the morning because the air is cleaner and more visible. The view is spectator you see Hong Kong Harbor and the amazing skyline. I wish I had come at night to get the skyline lights. It can get crowded but when I went it was a decent crowd took my pictures and took the train back down.

If you're lucky enough to avoid a long queue, and it's not cloudy/foggy, a trip on the tram to take in the views of Victoria Peak is a must do. PROS: - A fairly unique experience riding up a very steep funicular railway. - Wonderful views from Victoria Peak, high above Hong Kong, overlooking the city, the bay, and Kowloon with some less remarkable views on the back side of the outlying islands. - You are higher above the city than any skyscraper ever could be. From the the SkyTerrace observation deck you really feel on top of the world. It's one thing to take in a city's skyline from below, but very few cities offer a view that's anything like this. CONS: - I was lucky, but everyone (not just on Yelp, but my colleagues as well) complains about the 30+ minute waits to get on the tram. - The boarding process if fairly disorganized and chaotic. You may be stuck standing up the whole time. - Super touristy. The Peak Tower is just another in the long line of Hong Kong malls filled with Western stores/restaurants. In this case that includes Bubba Gump's and Burger King. This definitely puts an emotional damper on the whole experience. TIPS: - If you're on a budget you may just want to take the tram up and walk down while skipping the SkyTerrace. - If money is no object and you want to skip the queue, you can buy a combo ticket with Madame Toussad's.

I went on the Peak Tram on a recent visit to Hong Kong and quickly realized I'd been once before, on my first trip to Hong Kong in 2005. The sight and feel of that ride up the mountain was immediately recognizable. I was not a big fan of the snaking line to buy tickets, which we had to wait in twice. My family came in two cabs from Kowloon, and since our cab arrived first by a long time, we bought our tickets. When cab two arrived, we thought we could go ahead and line up for the tram, but nope, we had to wait through the whole ticket line all over again. It was also not particularly clear what the relationship between the tram and the Madame Tussaud's was, but there definitely was one, which seemed weird. The wax museum people were selling tickets at the tram entrance, which seemed to be at least part of the reason we couldn't just walk through with our purchased tickets. You have a choice of ticket types for the Peak Tram--one that just takes you up, and one that gives you access to the top viewing deck. We opted for the tram ticket without the viewing ticket, and that seemed fine. The tram ride was fun, steep and rickety with a lot of cool views along the way. Once we got off, we were basically thrown up into a mall, where we rode escalators up as far as we could go without higher access tickets. There were a couple good observation decks that made me feel okay about not getting to the building's apex. We hunkered down in a Bubba Gump, of all places, and had a drink while we took in the view. In conclusion--the Peak Tram is a fun thing to do while visiting Hong Kong. Probably not indispensable, but well worthwhile. You ride a cool thing and see other cool things. That's pretty much the point of tourism, isn't it?

VERY, VERY, VERY BUSY place on the weekends. Expect to wait about two hours just to board the tram to the top. If you get there right when they open, you don't wait at all, but maybe it will be too hazy for taking photos. You should save money and just buy the tram ticket. Skip the wax museum and the extra charge for the Viewing Building that has been added on the top of the tram stop. Once at the top of the peak, if you just walk downhill a few meters from the cable car building, you will find the original area for viewing HK harbor. Follow the mobs of mainland China tourists and you will find it. Just a humorous observation. I watched a Mainland China visitor using his video cam to slowly pan the view of HK harbor. He ever so slowly panned from one side to another like a Hollywood cameraman. The best part is that nothing MOVED in the harbor during the filming - so why the video cam, buddy? I counted seven sweeps of the entire horizon, but he was already there when I walked up. I took my pictures over about 10 minutes and looked back and saw him still panning the same view. He must have been filming a special short feature called, "How to put all your friends and relatives to sleep in 20 minutes" It will be part of a double feature with his epic 4 hour movie called, "Watching Paint Dry". A must do.

It's a WOW. WOW. WOW. Up the mountain on a wing and a prayer. Yikes. This is one of the coolest rides I have ever been on. There is a looooonnng wait to get on board, but its sooooo worth it. Plan on coming two hours BEFORE sunset. And then plan to wait in line up to an hour or so. Once you get towards the front of the line, in the enclosed staging area for the coaches / trolly, things go quickly. As another Yelper has detailed, sit near the window on the RIGHT side of the car. YES. However, don't fear, you can still see if you get a left side seat. (I sat on the left side). Ok now for details...the incline is INTENSE. The view becomes INTENSE as you climb. Our car was pretty audible with the WOW's and OMGs. Be prepared. Once at the top and you disembark, you are afforded the most amazing views of HK Harbor and the skyline. And if you take my kind host's advice to arrive before sunset...you will be witness to a spectacular sight of the sun setting and the twinkling skyscrapers illuminating down below.It was magical. Oh, and at the top is a statue of Bruce Lee. Think Rocky on the steps of the Museum in Philadelphia. Yelpers my journey to the peak was 3 years ago with a large group of friends, but my memories are fresh with not only the excitement of the journey but the engineering marvel to get this trolley up up and away. p.s. The ride back down is crazy too. Do this with a group of friends. Say it out loud!! Bucket List!!

Most iconic ride of HK! We got a deal via Klook and had a great time. Super crowded so be careful of your belongings. The trip to the peak is only less than 10 minutes but with the incline its the most efficient way to get up for the view.

Yes it's usually mobbed with tourists but it's a timeless classic, quintessential part of Hong Kong so just suck it up, wait out the line and experience the tram. Alternatively, youcan also choose to take the harrowing double decker bus ride from Central rup the mountain, upper level front seats are the most fun but if you can't get those seats take a, window on the left side of the bus. You can then take the tram down the mountain. Depending on the time of day and when the tourist flow is going up or down the mountain you could possibly have better luck with the lines with a bus/tram strategy. Either way it's a fun tourist experience as is spending time in the peak once you arrive.

I learned after I should have taken a bus or taxi up/down and the tram one way. I waited over an hour, and on top of this great peak? A mall of course, actually two huge ones. Watched the sunset from the observatory, nice views. Since I was stupid and bought the roundtrip ticket, I had to wait another 35 minutes to get down from the peak. Overall I was pretty annoyed with this aspect of my trip, but it was worth seeing the beautiful skyline from the peak. If you want the best views just go up to the Ritz :)

I went during CNY - 2/17/18. Boy was that a mistake. It was extremely packed. It probably took me about 1.5 hours just to get to the ticket counter. There really wasn't any order once you paid and showed your ticket. It was just people pushing and shoving their way to the front. It was chaos. There should have been better order say have a line or something because someone could have gotten hurt with all the pushing and whatnot. I stood up the whole way up which wasn't terrible and that actually ended up being a good thing seeing as though I was first off the tram. This was right across from the US Embassy.

Took a taxi to the top and took the tram down. Didn't experience the long lines other reviewers (on yelp and on other review sites) have mentioned. We were there on a weekday evening and walked right up to the ticket counter, bought our tickets and boarded the tram right away (You can use your Octopus Card here btw). No lines. No waiting. Maybe we were just lucky. Dunno. The tram ride itself, down the peak, was fun. The incline was unreal. Seemed more like a roller coaster ride. Fun experience, but is it a "must-do" as everyone says? Dunno. If you can guarantee a clear view (the haze was pretty bad when we were there - unfortunately we couldn't see much of anything) and short/no lines, then yes. Otherwise, there are other spots to see views of the city.

Fun experience up and down the tram. Great views at the top, even on a semi-cloudy day. Would definitely recommend to any HK visitors.

Impossibly crowded... the line is extended to the other side of the road. This time, I gave up on getting on the tram twice already. Last time, in Feb last year, it was much more manageable. What is going on? Tomorrow, I will give it the last try before heading for the airport.

The line was ridiculously long, and people were cutting in line. We used Uber returning to our hotel. Worth viewing scenery uphill but you don't have to use Tramways.

Okay, I loved the tram--it was almost like riding a rollercoaster! As you go up the steep hill, you become eye-to-eye with all the skyscrapers! BUT, when did they jack up the prices?? 70 HKD one-way for the 2 minute ride? C'mon, bro!

When we reached the entrance, the queue was intimidating and unappealing in the heat. Hence, we opted for the more expensive but faster way of getting a combo which included the famous tram ride, entry to Madam Tussaud Museum and access to a 360 degree viewing platform. It was a pretty good deal! Even if you buy the fast combo, you need to queue to get on the tram which comes every few minutes but you still save a lot of time overall. There is more to see if you stay on the right side when the tram goes up and boy, the route gets really steep! Once you alight, you have to go through a number of shops in a typical mall before getting to the viewing platform at the top. I was surprised that it is so happening even when we are so high up. Definitely crowded with tourists but don't let it deny you of this interesting experience!

This tram station is a very touristic way to get to the peak, therefore it is always crowded and you may have to wait in line for an hour or so before you can hop on the tram. The service is smooth though and the tram takes 8 min to go back and forth.

This really should be a 5-star attraction, but we were there during a non-peak season of traveling, and this attraction is one of those that just always has a TON of people. Being that I'm not a fan of waiting in lines or being over crowded with people, I took a star off. This is one of the must sees when you are in Hong Kong, and I strongly believe in it. The views of HK are simply amazing from here, and spectacular is an understatement. My advise to you if you are going up the mountain via the Tram, is to try to sit on the right side (if you are looking the direction that the tram is going). You will get a better view of HK as you go up the mountain. I would also say just get the round trip ticket and don't waste your time with the Peak Tower or Madame Tussand's at the the top of the mountain, just walk around and look for the great views.

There is virtually little to no way around the lines of this tourist trap, but if you are visiting Hong Kong, it is also an absolute must do. Help yourself and do your best to avoid peak times (no pun intended)....don't go on weekend! I think there is always a line and thus the nature of the beast. We went at like 5:30PM on a Wednesday and we endured the hot summer wait. We hate lines and also hate the heat, so we did indeed buy the $320 combo ticket (different line that gets you on the tram faster, access to the upper deck up at the peak (which to me is worth it, because if it is a one day tournament for you...then go all in and see the best view you can!) and access to Madame Tousseau's Wax Musuem. If you buy the combo ticket that does not include the upper deck, which is like $40-50HKD cheaper I think, know that you will still have view of Hong Kong to take in...but again, if you are going to do this once in your life, then live large!. If you arrive and there are no lines, take it as a lucky sign and after you go on tram, buy a lottery ticket, because it is your super lucky day! For the $320 ticket, know that you too will be waiting, but you probably cut your wait time by an hour plus (depending on amount of people in line). Line under road is the regular line. Line on the other side of the street where red signs are is combo ticket lline. It is kind of an insane mess when you get there, so I am sure this will mean nothing to you upon arrival because your head will be spinning on the length of the line! It is like a crazy, mad, pushing, hot mess to wait in the line and then to get on the tram. Be prepared to be shoved, offended a bit, smell the ridculously awful scents of people who you are entirely crammed too close to during the wait and subsequent 4-5 minute steep ride to the top. Life is about managing expectations. As it pertains to transportation, simply be aware of the hot mess of waiting and keep your bar low and you will be fine...but again, it is worth it if you have never gone up this route and have never seen the peak before. Check it off your bucket list and go up! OH AND DON'T FORGET...all those people in those lines to go up you will see again in the lines to come down. What goes up, must come down, such is life!

This was always a must do tourist attraction, until a few years ago. If you're okay with waiting in line for a few hours at its current state or get lucky with a day that the lines are shorter, then by all means do it. In recent years, the lines has gone longer and longer due to the influx of mainland Chinese tourists. One Friday we went, the queue was expected to be 3 hours. It used to be only 30 minutes or so just a few years ago. The views and experience is hard to explain, but as some Yelpers have said, there will be many wow's and ahhs. The tram chugs along in a steep climb and the back half the journey you will see great views of from the back side of Hong Kong Island. My suggestion on how to experience The Peak properly? Go there on an early weeknight, and check the lines. If it is short, then queue. If not, then hire one of the cabs there who will be happy to drive you up there. Their going rate is $200HKD and considering if you have multiple parties in your group($28 for one way/$40 for round trip), the cost difference might not be much. You're a tourist after all, and time is precious here in Hong Kong. On the return trip, go underneath the Peak complex and take the bus back to Central. There are great views if you sit on the upper deck of the bus.

Worth it, if you don't have to wait in line. I was here on a Thursday and arrived at around 8am. There were maybe five other people there. It was swell. By the time I got back down, a few hours later, the terminal was flooded, the line outside snaking round the corner. It is not worth the wait and a taxi is a good alternative. But, if you can just hop in, this is a fun and extremely steep ride, kind of like the beginnings of roller coasters when you're being slowly pulled up to the coaster's first peak. One tip: they will try to sell you a combo ticket for the tram plus the 360 viewing gallery at the top. The gallery is a-okay, but you don't need it if you plan to walk up to the Peak yourself, or to walk round the circle road (Lugard Rd.). Both give you incredible views, and for free.

We braved the 45 minute or so wait in the line to take the Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak on a Sunday afternoon. It was worth it for the views. It was pretty awesome. However, I'm glad that we only paid the fee for one-way, as it was not necessary to take the tram back down. We decided to take the 15 bus back down. It was approximately HK $10.30 (US $1 & change) We hoped off at Admiralty for more shopping. It was a much better option than waiting to take the tram down. Totally unnecessary. And, the bus ride town was just as fantastic.

Stunning views. Go early! Head to Victoria peak team station and take the tram up. Lines get crazy long later in the day. It drops you off into a mall (I know, more malls). The tram ticket gets you free entry to the viewing at the top of the mall. After the mall - go outside the mall (don't take the tram back down) and take a hike up the hill to Victoria Peak! Halfway up is Victoria Peak Garden.