Living on the Peak
The Peak is regarded as one of the more prestigious addresses in Hong Kong and is only a 10–15 minute drive into Central. The Peak is generally cooler in summer, but can often be enveloped in cloud cover. Many apartments or homes have either amazing views over Central or south over Outlying Islands.
Housing is generally at the higher end of the market and there is a mix of older, low-rise apartments, modern town-homes and colonial free standing homes.
Things to do on the Peak
There are fantastic restaurants within walking distance from most homes. Our favorites include:
The Peak Lookout Café
121 Peak Road
T: 2849 1000
This has a fantastic outdoor area that is perfect for lunch.
Café Deco
The Peak Galleria
T: 2849 5111
Fantastic views over Central.
Pacific Coffee
Located at the Peak Tram Building .
The Peak is also a great area for hiking and walking with numerous trails; you can hike easily all the way to the south side of the island. The following websites have detailed information on hiking in Hong Kong :
www.drmartinwilliams.com/hkhiking/hkhiking.aspl
http://ec.hku.hk/hiking/
Some great hikes include:
- Lugard Road is a flat trail that goes around the Peak and takes about half an hour.
- Pokfulam Country Park trail can be accessed from Lugard Road or opposite the Peak Galleria.
- Aberdeen Country Park accessed from the lower Peak on Coombe Road .
- HK trail is a 50km trail that starts from Lugard Road and finishes in Shek O.
Health and Fitness
The Matilda Hospital is located at the Peak and holds classes in yoga and Pilates, as well as first aid etc. It also has an emergency section.
Check the website: www.matilda.org to check current class schedules.
Shopping
The Peak is very convenient for supermarkets, and supermarkets in HK deliver. Shops include:
Peak Galleria Park ‘n’ Shop
T: 2849 2093
Opening hours 8am-11pm
100 Peak Road
Wellcome Supermarket
T: 2849 7307
Opening hours 8am-8pm
Manning’s pharmacy
T: 2849 7645
Guildford Road Shopping Centre
Wellcome Supermarket
T: 2849 7576
Opening hours 8am-8pm
Viva Italia
T: 2549 9947
Manning’s Pharmacy
T: 2849 8107
Schools
There are excellent schools in the area including:
German Swiss International School.
This has a preschool, lower and upper school.
11 Guildford Road
www.gsis.edu.hk
ESF Peak Lower School
www.ps.edu.hk
There are also various preschools including:
Highgate House,
100 Peak Road , The Peak
www.highgatehouse.edu.hk
Sunshine House
Level 3, Peak Galleria, The Peak
www.sunshinehouse.com.hk
Woodland Preschool
81 Peak Road , The Peak
www.woodlandschools.com
Petrol/Gas Stations
There is a Petrol Station located on Peak Road near the intersection with Barker Road .
Transport
There are buses (no 15) and minibuses (no 1) that service the Peak. Alternatively you can also take the Peak Tram down to Central.
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