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The Peak is always The Peak, only Better now

Take the newly renovated peak tram and see the classic best of Hong Kong! The Peak used to be bustling with buses after buses of tourists. it was difficult to get a photo of yourself with the city without others in it. Believe it or not, now it’s quiet. It’s a bit sad to say that, but hey, it’s still got the beautiful panoramic view of Hong Kong. Don’t just stay put for one side of the city, go on I the trail and you’d see the island and also the Kowloon side in different views. it’s about an hour walk and you’d find yourself going back to the peak tower in a circle. it’s easy, pleasant and even doable for kids and elderly. Check out the historic benches along the way! Some are even a hundred years old. The restaurants and shops in the Peak Tower are no longer charging tourists prices, they have become all very affordable. One memorable thing to do is to send a pre-dated postcard - maybe to yourself in the future, or to your love ones!#familytravel
Posted: Oct 24, 2022
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