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line. It is located inside the

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, the Peak,

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, 398m

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History

The station was opened on 30 May 1888 along with the tram line. It is known to be 35 degrees of a full circle, and if it was extended to a full circle, the entire volume would be roughly . The volume of the Peak is around .

Usage

As the tram itself and also the Peak are world-famous scenic spots and attractions, many tourists to Hong Kong take the tram and visit the Peak. Thus the usage of the station is very high: as of 2007, more than 4 million people were riding the Peak Tram annually, or an average of over 11,000 every day.

Neighbouring landmarks

The Peak Galleria The Peak Galleria () is a leisure and shopping complex and a tourist attraction located at Victoria Gap, near the summit of Victoria Peak on Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. It is owned and run by Hang Lung Properties. It includes a bus termi ...

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Peak Peak Tram stations Railway stations in Hong Kong opened in 1888 Victoria Peak