On our last trip to Hong Kong, we took the tram up to the Peak, which is the highest hill on Hong Kong island. Yesterday we decided to walk to the Peak and back. We started from the Central district, where we are staying, where we took the “moving escalator” to the point where we started our walk. We took the city route, where we were surrounded by the usual vertical buildings for which Hong Kong is known. Then we got on a paved path that is open only to walkers. Being “hill experienced” walkers from Asheville, NC, we thought that this walk would be a cinch. Wow, were we surprised! Our elevation gain was about 1200 feet, and was very steep most of the way.
Although we took some breaks along the way, we made it! Lots Hong Kong natives do the Peak as a fitness walk. Along the way, we saw many walkers, and a friendly Hong Kong couple offered to take our photo. There are great views all the way to the top of the Peak. At the top, there are lots of shops and restaurants, as well as Christmas decorations. When we returned to the bottom (which was considerably easier because it was downhill), we stopped at the Botanical and Zoological gardens and had a peaceful rest. And we loved the orangutan statues with Santa hats. It was an enjoyable walk,but I was wiped out when we returned to our apartment.
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