Victoria Peak
Victoria Peak is a hill on the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak only generally. With an elevation of 552 metres (1,811 ft), it is the tallest hill on Hong Kong Island, and the 29th tallest in the territory of Hong Kong. It is a major tourist attraction offering views of Central, Victoria Harbour, Lamma Island and the surrounding islands.
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| Chinese | 太平山 | ||||||||||||
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| Chinese | 扯旗山 | ||||||||||||
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Victoria Peak from Victoria Gap | |||||||||||||
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| Elevation | 552 m (1,811 ft) Hong Kong Principal Datum | ||||||||||||
| Prominence | 552 m (1,811 ft) | ||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 22°16′32″N 114°8′38″E | ||||||||||||
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| Native name | 太平山 (Chinese) | ||||||||||||
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Victoria Peak Location of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong | |||||||||||||
| Location | Central and Western District, Hong Kong Island | ||||||||||||
The summit of Victoria Peak is occupied by a radio telecommunications facility and is closed to the public. The surrounding area of public parks, tourist facilities and high-value residential land is the area that is normally meant by the name The Peak. The Peak also refers to Victoria Peak itself and its nearby areas, including Victoria Gap, Mount Kellett and Mount Gough. Sometimes Bowen Hill may also be included.
Victoria Peak is one of the most expensive residential areas in Hong Kong, but less so than Deep Water Bay and Jardine's Lookout.