Victoria Peak Garden

One could say this is an underrated, hidden gem.
Victoria Peak Garden is not to be confused with the popular tourist attraction, Victoria Peak. (To review that famous landmark, go here:
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Once you arrive at the Peak via Peak Tram or Bus 15, you’ll have to hike up Mount Austin Road, past the playground, and further up ’til you reach the end of the road to the garden. If you’re not into walking uphill, it might be best to take a cab, though I’m not sure how easy it would be to get a cab going back down.
Reading past reviews, it looks like people come here to picnic, which makes sense– there’s lots of open spaces and benches to enjoy a meal. I also saw a few wedding photo shoots take place at the many gazebos scattered across the garden.
At the very top, you’ll be able to see views of the more «tranquil» side of the island.
I saw 2 dog walkers bring 6+ dogs with them so they could get their exercise, so definitely bring your fur babies if you’d like!
Dogs + picnics + greenery + great photo opps + peaceful views? Uh, obviously this deserves 5 stars!

nice trip up, killer views and photo ops. omg there is a Foresst Gump restaurant up there, (it was my first time at one) and there was a dancing giant prawn i got cuddles from. margaritas went down a treat with the best view in the HK

A must stop destination for tourists! I was nervous because I am scared of heights but I was not bothered by this trip. We took a taxi to the top and rode the train back down. The scene from the peak is worth it all!

It’s one of the most iconic urban views in the world — how can you NOT give The Peak five stars? Get up there and walk around enjoying the view in every direction.
We did not take the tram, but rather took Bus 15 from the ferry terminal (the ferry is awesome too, btw). I was worried this would be some run down crowded local bus, but it was really nice! The bus was very clean and had rows of seats (and plenty of them). It’s a double decker, which is a lot of fun for us cheesy American tourists. The bus route winds up through a beautiful and very ritzy looking neighborhood before arriving at the top. And it was cheap too!
Be warned if you get carsick — the ride is CURVY! One lady on our bus lost her lunch, fortunately into a plastic bag.

This is the place I had longed for visiting someday in Hong Kong.
To go to the peak, I rode on the tram. The tram was so thrilling because it went up a very steep slope with high speed. I was already excited before arriving at the top.
After reaching the station, the observatory was nearby it.
The night view from the peak was so beautiful beyond expression!
I just forgot the bustles of big cities, I felt drawn to innumerable building lights.
It was a blissful time!

Had our family dinner pre Christmas and it was a great experience. We ordered the veg fried rice and it came with cod. We took it for granted that it would be veg. When we spoke to our waiter he immediately took it back and bring us plain veg rice
Over it was a nice rest and the food was delicious.
Highly recommend if in the area

In A Nutshell:
*Victoria Peak is a very nice place to finally be above the smog that hovers over HK/​Kowloon.
*Great photo ops are available here.
*If you come at night, you can get a good view of the building light show.
Overall, nice spot to check out.

This really should be your first stop in Hong Kong, for you can’t beat the views or the greenery. Between this location and The Peak below, you are guaranteed some wonderful postcard shots to make friends and family extremely jealous. And of course, whether it is day or night, the views are equally spectacular!

Night view of the city. One of my favorite place in HK. I went here twice daytime and night. I did not enjoy the day time it was foggy, rainy and windy. Month of May typical weather.

This has to be one of the greatest green spots in Hong Kong. I have been there three or four times and every time I fall in love more and more with it. The fact that you have to go up to the Peak and then hike up to this point explains why it’s never too busy. You have to plan (for transport and food) in advance but in return you get stunning views of Victoria Harbor and the city from the pavilion at the top. A sunset in a clear day up there it’s pure bliss, especially if you’ve been hiking for a while and this is at the end of your route, as a couple of us did a few months ago, on my first visit to Victoria Peak. We then went down to the actual gardens and walked around and continued to the mall. But as I walked past, I decided I was coming back for a day there, to chill out, read, play with the dogs (they are allowed there) and soak in some sun.
And so we did, on a bright sunny day, not too warm though. We had packed our lunches and books and we spent the day there until the sun set. We went down to that smaller patch with the three pavilions and a few scattered benches and picked one for the two of us. And all we did was sitting there, chatting, eating and even snoozing at times. There was a couple getting their wedding pictures done and a lot of dogs, which made it look like a proper park-​y stamp. We didn’t wait until the sunset, as if was getting cold and decided to make a move, but it’s worth staying and getting up to the pavilion to admire amazing Hong Kong from atop!

To be honest, I have never gone up to The Peak during peak hours. (Wait, isn’t that The Peak is almost packed with tourists so when exactly do you go to The Peak?) Hmm… Crowd is not my favourite and let alone being stuck with tons of people shouting constantly so I choose to go up to The Peak in late night. Yup, you heard me right.
You will see The Peak in a completely new perspective. Instead of a popular place flood with tourists, you now see a place with tranquility and still are able to enjoy the view of Victoria Harbour. You may need to rely on your feet to get up there and get down. (It might take a while but it is definitely worth it. As a local, I do not really need to buy any souvenirs so I can skip all those gift shops and see this place as it is.
The Peak has always been my favourite hide-​out where you can talk with your friends with liquors in your hands (I am SO NOT encouraging this.) without worrying about anyone or anything. It is a really place and the best of all, it is free of charge. Try it, you may enjoy this.
Unfortunately I did not take pictures for this mainly because my camera sucks at night… and if you want to see how great the night view is… I am sure those pictures on Google will be much better than mine…

Victoria Peak Gardens have got to be the most beautiful gardens in Hong Kong and are still a relatively hidden gem.
On the sunniest of weekends, you’ll still only have to share the sprawling lawn with a couple of other parties. I like to take a picnic up and lounge on the grass for a few hours with a book. Whilst technically they are meant to be on a leash, dogs run freely in Victoria Peak Gardens and the stream is a great place for them to cool off. There is also a hose and tap to spray your pet down if they get too muddy.
The flower beds are worth an explore — the hydrangeas are awe inspiring when in full bloom. There are also paths running along the outskirts of the gardens which are fine for baby buggies.
A collection of pagodas is scattered about the park, some with seating and some not — either way, you’re welcome to make use of them. Apparently they are part of the personal collection of a former Hong Kong governor. There are also picnic benches for those that prefer not to bring their own blankets. However, I prefer kicking back on the grass and staring at the sky. It’s amazing watching birds of prey glide around looking for their next meal.
With the stream and all the greenery, the only downside to the gardens are the mosquitoes. Spray up before you head up and make sure you have everything you need with you as it’s quite a walk to a store.