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Victoria Peak
Victoria Peak (Chinese: 太平山; Jyutping: taai3 ping4 saan1) is a hill on the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as the 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.
The summit of Victoria Peak is occupied by a radio telecommunications facility and is closed to the public. The name The Peak is usually a reference to the surrounding area of public parks, tourist facilities and high-value residential land. 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.
The Peak is also known as a residential area consisting of different neighbourhoods including the less affluent Mount Kellett Road which faces Southside. The Peak is the third most expensive residential areas in Hong Kong. In 2025 and 2026, apartments and houses at La Hacienda, Mount Kellett Road, were sold at around HK$24,000. and HK$ 30,000 per square feet respectively, which represent about 30 percent lower than those in Jardine's Lookout and half of those in Deep Water Bay. The apartments' values are lower than equivalent ones on Mid-levels.
As early as the 19th century, the Peak attracted prominent European residents because of its panoramic view over the city and its temperate climate compared to the sub-tropical climate in the rest of Hong Kong. The sixth Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Richard MacDonnell had a summer residence built on the Peak circa 1868. Those that built houses named them whimsically, such as The Eyrie, and the Austin Arms.
These original residents reached their homes by sedan chairs, which were carried up and down the steep slope of Victoria Peak. This limited development of the Peak until the opening of the Peak Tram funicular in 1888.
The boost to accessibility caused by the opening of the Peak Tram created demand for residences on the Peak. Between 1904 and 1930, the Peak Reservation Ordinance designated the Peak as an exclusive residential area reserved for non-Chinese. They also reserved the Peak Tram for the use of such passengers during peak periods. The Peak remains an upmarket residential area, although residency today is based on wealth.
In 1905, construction of the Pinewood Battery was completed on the western side of the Peak. Harlech Road was constructed around the Peak as a means of resupply to this artillery and later anti-aircraft battery.
During 1904 and 1947, Chinese people were not allowed to live on the Peak according to the Peak District Reservation Ordinance when Hong Kong was a colony. In the 1920s Robert Hotung was the first Chinese person to live on the Peak because at the time he was considered mixed-race. Ho Tung Gardens located at 75 Peak Road, was owned by Robert Hotung for decades, until it was sold in 2015 for HK$5.1 billion or HK$82,258 per sq.ft., a price which was below single lot houses in Jardine's Lookout.1 Purves Road (包華士道1號), Jardines Lookout | OneDay (搵地)
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Victoria Peak
Victoria Peak (Chinese: 太平山; Jyutping: taai3 ping4 saan1) is a hill on the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as the 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.
The summit of Victoria Peak is occupied by a radio telecommunications facility and is closed to the public. The name The Peak is usually a reference to the surrounding area of public parks, tourist facilities and high-value residential land. 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.
The Peak is also known as a residential area consisting of different neighbourhoods including the less affluent Mount Kellett Road which faces Southside. The Peak is the third most expensive residential areas in Hong Kong. In 2025 and 2026, apartments and houses at La Hacienda, Mount Kellett Road, were sold at around HK$24,000. and HK$ 30,000 per square feet respectively, which represent about 30 percent lower than those in Jardine's Lookout and half of those in Deep Water Bay. The apartments' values are lower than equivalent ones on Mid-levels.
As early as the 19th century, the Peak attracted prominent European residents because of its panoramic view over the city and its temperate climate compared to the sub-tropical climate in the rest of Hong Kong. The sixth Governor of Hong Kong, Sir Richard MacDonnell had a summer residence built on the Peak circa 1868. Those that built houses named them whimsically, such as The Eyrie, and the Austin Arms.
These original residents reached their homes by sedan chairs, which were carried up and down the steep slope of Victoria Peak. This limited development of the Peak until the opening of the Peak Tram funicular in 1888.
The boost to accessibility caused by the opening of the Peak Tram created demand for residences on the Peak. Between 1904 and 1930, the Peak Reservation Ordinance designated the Peak as an exclusive residential area reserved for non-Chinese. They also reserved the Peak Tram for the use of such passengers during peak periods. The Peak remains an upmarket residential area, although residency today is based on wealth.
In 1905, construction of the Pinewood Battery was completed on the western side of the Peak. Harlech Road was constructed around the Peak as a means of resupply to this artillery and later anti-aircraft battery.
During 1904 and 1947, Chinese people were not allowed to live on the Peak according to the Peak District Reservation Ordinance when Hong Kong was a colony. In the 1920s Robert Hotung was the first Chinese person to live on the Peak because at the time he was considered mixed-race. Ho Tung Gardens located at 75 Peak Road, was owned by Robert Hotung for decades, until it was sold in 2015 for HK$5.1 billion or HK$82,258 per sq.ft., a price which was below single lot houses in Jardine's Lookout.1 Purves Road (包華士道1號), Jardines Lookout | OneDay (搵地)
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