20110921 -Getting to The Peak (Eng) - Auf eigene Faust
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Designed by the world renowned Chinese American architect, Leoh Ming Pei, the building’s bamboo-like design symbolizes vitality and growth. Operating Hours: The Peak Tram 7 am to 12 midnight (Daily) 10 am to 11 pm (Mon - Fri) 8 am to 11 pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays) Famous Landmarks Cheung Kong Center St. John’s Cathedral Bank of China Tower 1. 6. Remarks: - Map not drawn to scale. - Information is as of 20 Sep, 2011 and subject to change without prior notice. Suggested Route Estimated walking time: 10 minutes from MTR Central Station A. B. D. A. B. C. Peak Tram Lower Terminus: 33 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2522 0922 St. John’s Building 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. C. D. In MTR Central station, make your way to J2 Exit. In Chater Garden, walk towards the direction of where the Bank of China Tower locates. Cross Queen’s Road Central and Garden Road heading to Cheung Kong Centre. Walk up Garden Road until you reach Lower Albert Road. You will pass St. John’s Cathedral. Cross Lower Albert Road and then Garden Road. Walk along the pathway surrounding the fountain and you will reach the Peak Tram Lower Terminus. The Peak Tram, one of the world’s oldest and most famous funicular railways, rises to 396m above sea level. It’s so steep that the buildings you pass look like they are leaning as you travel on a gradient of between 4 to 27 degrees! Riding the Peak Tram is the quickest and most scenic way to arrive at The Peak. The Peak Tram Lower Terminus is easily reachable by foot from the MTR in Central or by public transportation. Peak Tram Sky Pass Peak Tram Sky Pass offers you enjoyment of a trip on the famous Peak Tram and the fabulous panoramic views of Hong Kong from , the highest 360 viewing terrace in Hong Kong. With the Peak Tram Sky Pass, you can enjoy more Peak experiences at a special price available at Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus. Enjoy Your Ultimate Hong Kong Experience! Enjoy Your Ultimate Hong Kong Experience! you may discover along the route you may discover along the route A. B. D. Peak Tram Lower Terminus Ticket Counter GETTING TO PEAK TRAM LOWER TERMINUS GETTING TO PEAK TRAM LOWER TERMINUS AND START YOUR PEAK EXPERIENCE! AND START YOUR PEAK EXPERIENCE! Owned by one of Hong Kong’s largest conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa, its external walls are illuminated by a state-of-the-art computer-controlled external lighting system. Built in 1849, it is known as the oldest surviving Western ecclesiastical building in Hong Kong, and declared as a monument in 1996. The area housed the first wooden Peak Tram station from 1889 till 1935. It was then replaced by St John’s Apartments and in 1964, a 14-storey commercial and residential building was constructed. The present 22- storey was built in 1983 and was awarded Certificate of Merit of the HK Institute of Architects. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Transcript of 20110921 -Getting to The Peak (Eng) - Auf eigene Faust
Designed by the world
renowned Chinese
American architect,Leoh Ming Pei,
the building’s bamboo-like
design symbolizes vitality
and growth.
Operating Hours:
The Peak Tram
7 am to 12 midnight
(Daily)
10 am to 11 pm
(Mon - Fri)
8 am to 11 pm
(Sat, Sun &
Public Holidays)
Famous Landmarks
Cheung Kong Center
St. John’s Cathedral
Bank of China Tower
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Remarks: - Map not drawn to scale. - Information is as of 20 Sep, 2011 and subject to change without prior notice.
Suggested RouteEstimated walking time: 10 minutes from MTR Central Station
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Peak Tram Lower Terminus: 33 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2522 0922
St. John’s Building
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In MTR Central station,
make your way to
J2 Exit.
In Chater Garden, walk
towards the direction of
where the Bank of
China Tower locates.
Cross Queen’s Road
Central and Garden
Road heading to
Cheung Kong Centre.
Walk up Garden Road
until you reach Lower
Albert Road. You will
pass St. John’s
Cathedral.
Cross Lower Albert
Road and then Garden
Road.
Walk along the pathway
surrounding the fountain
and you will reach the
Peak Tram Lower
Terminus.
The Peak Tram, one of the world’s oldest and most famous funicular railways, rises to 396m above sea level. It’s so steep that the buildings you pass look like
they are leaning as you travel on a gradient of between 4 to 27 degrees!
Riding the Peak Tram is the quickest and most scenic way to arrive at The Peak. The Peak Tram Lower Terminus is easily reachable by foot from the
MTR in Central or by public transportation.
Peak Tram Sky PassPeak Tram Sky Pass offers you enjoyment of a trip on the
famous Peak Tram and the fabulous panoramic views of Hong Kong
from , the highest 360° viewing terrace in Hong Kong. With
the Peak Tram Sky Pass, you can enjoy more Peak experiences at aspecial price available at Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus.
Enjoy Your Ultimate Hong Kong Experience!Enjoy Your Ultimate Hong Kong Experience!
you may discover along the routeyou may discover along the route
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B.
D.
Peak Tram Lower Terminus
Ticket Counter
GETTING TO PEAK TRAM LOWER TERMINUS GETTING TO PEAK TRAM LOWER TERMINUS
AND START YOUR PEAK EXPERIENCE!AND START YOUR PEAK EXPERIENCE!
Owned by one of Hong
Kong’s largest conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa, its
external walls are illuminated
by a state-of-the-art
computer-controlled external
lighting system.
Built in 1849, it is
known as the oldest
surviving Western ecclesiastical building
in Hong Kong, and
declared as a
monument in 1996.
The area housed the first wooden
Peak Tram station from 1889 till
1935. It was then replaced by St
John’s Apartments and in 1964, a 14-storey commercial and
residential building was
constructed. The present 22-
storey was built in 1983 and was
awarded Certificate of Merit of the HK Institute of Architects.
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By Bus to Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus Board the Peak Tram shuttle bus No. 15C at the Central(Near Star Ferry Pier 8) Bus Terminus. Daily : 10:00 am to 11:40 pm(from Man Kwong Street outside Central(Pier 7) ) Daily : 10:15am to 11:55pm(from Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus) Frequency : 15 to 20 minutes Fare : HK$4.20
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By Bus Route No. 15(First Bus) Normal Central Pier 5 to The Peak Daily : 10:15 am to 12:15 am(from Man Kwong Street outside Central(Pier 5)) Daily : 9:10 am to 1:00 am(from The Peak) Frequency : 7 to 15 minutes Fare : HK$ 9.80 Route No. 15B(First Bus) Causeway Bay(1 King's Road inside Park Towers) to The Peak Sundays and Public Holidays only : 12:00am - 7:00pm(from Tin Hau) 12:40am - 7:40pm(from The Peak) Frequency : 20 minutes Fare : HK$9.60 (Available on Sundays & Public Holidays only) Website: www.nwfb.com.hk
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By Mini Bus Minibus No. 1 Central(Two IFC) to The Peak Daily : 6:30am - 12:00am (from Central) Daily : 7:10am - 12:25am (from The Peak) Frequency : 10-12 minutes Fare : HK$9.20
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Where to purchase : All tickets are sold at Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus or appointed travel agents. Peak Tram Upper Terminus (The Peak Tower) sells Peak Tram tickets (Return & Single) only. Peak Tram Sky Pass (The Peak Tram & Sky Terrace 428) Adult HK$ 88 Return HK$ 75 Single
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