Peak Tower and Yick Cheong Building, Hong Kong
Peak Tower’s Sky Terrace 428 is the highest 360-degree viewing platform in Hong Kong
Yick Cheong Building: Yick Cheong Building, King’s Rd, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
Date Picture Taken: August, 2024
When I went to the Peak Tower Station last time, there were too many people waiting for the tram, so this time, I started early in the morning before people gathered there.
I took the double-deck tram to Peak Tower Station. The second level of the bus was a good place to photograph Hong Kong.
At the Peak Tower Station. Many people were still there, but I did not have to wait too long.
Inside the tram
Arrived at the Peak Tower and walked into the tower.
The observation deck is on the roof of this tower, so I had to keep going up.
I haven’t reached the observation deck yet, but I could see the view of Hong Kong through the glass.
The view from the observation deck.
Picture of the observation deck. The Sky Terrace 428 is the highest 360-degree viewing platform in Hong Kong. It’s named after its elevation, 428 meters above sea level. From here, you get unobstructed views of the entire cityscape.
To reach the Peak Tower, many visitors take the historic Peak Tram, which has been operating since 1888. The tram ride offers steep and thrilling ascents, adding to the overall experience.
Time to go down
Out side of the Peak Tower
The Peak Tower
I took the tram to go down the hill
I took another double-deck tram from the lower area to the Yick Cheong Building. The building became a popular tourist destination after appearing in the Transformers: Age of Extinction movie.
More pictures from the double-deck bus
From the back of the bus
Outside of the Yick Cheong Building, also known as the “Monster Building, ” is a popular residential complex in Quarry Bay on Hong Kong Island.
The Yick Cheong Building, part of the larger “Monster Building” complex, was built in the 1960s as part of Hong Kong’s efforts to accommodate its rapidly growing population during that era. The complex was designed to provide affordable housing for working-class residents, reflecting the city’s post-war urban expansion and development boom.
The appearance of the building stands in contrast to its neighboring structures.
Into the interior side of the building
Out of the building interior
