Victoria Peak (The Peak)vsMid-levels Escalator
Victoria Peak and Mid-levels Escalator are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Victoria Peak ranks significantly higher than Mid-levels Escalator. Victoria Peak ranks #3 in Hong Kong with positive reviews from 6 sources such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Victoria Peak (The Peak)
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Time Out
U.S. News & World Report Travel + Leisure
1 Lugard Rd, Hong Kong
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Fodor's "As you step off the Peak Tram, a sharp intake of breath and bout of sighing over the view will cure the feeling that you left your stomach somewhere down in Central." Full review
Concierge "At 1,810 feet tall, Victoria Peak is Hong Kong's highest and most notable landmark, as well as its ritziest residential area."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Some 500m to the northwest of the Peak Tram terminus, up steep Mt Austin Rd, Victoria Peak (552m) is the highest point on Hong Kong Island." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This 1,800-foot mountain, whose looming peak is visible from almost all of Central district, doubles as the address for Hong Kong’s wealthiest residents." Full review
Afar Magazine "When in Hong Kong, it just must be done!" Full review
Afar Magazine "If the weather cooperates, the view from the top of Victoria Peak, which is also simply called the Peak, will make your day." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"From the summit, the view extends as far as the New Territories and the panorama is breathtakingly hypnotic at night, when the city blazes with neon lights." Full review
Time Out "One the must-see sights in Hong Kong, Victoria Peak provides views of one of the world's most famous skylines." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Along with the Star Ferry, Victoria Peak, or simply "The Peak," is a must-visit attraction simply for its incredible views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If you're looking for views over the city, nothing beats a trip up Victoria Peak, referred to simply as "The Peak"
Hong Kong Travel Guide
August 6, 2021
Mid-levels Escalator Fodor's Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide
National Geographic
Atlas Obscura Afar Magazine
Connaught Road, Central and West Distict, Hong Kong
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Fodor's "Running through [the Mid-Levels district] is the world's longest covered outdoor escalator, which connects to several main residential streets and walkways." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Arguably the most famous escalator in Asia (it made an appearance in The Dark Knight), this outdoor walkway system is also the world's longest." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This giant escalator linking Central and the Mid-Levels is a great way to explore this area."
National Geographic "Longest outdoor covered escalator in the world, stretching from downtown Central business district up to the Mid-Levels residential area." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system transports commuters through Hong Kong's hilly terrain. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Efficient way to get around while at the same time immersing yourself in the urban jungle of Hong Kong...stretching for over 800m and rising about 135m, the world's longest outdoor covered escalator " Full review
