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TAI PING SHAN (VICTORIA PEAK)
At 552m (1514ft) above sea level, Victoria Peak is the most conspicuous landmark in Hong Kong. The Peak was rarely visited until 1888, the year the Peak Tramway was opened, and its popularity has risen steadily since. Today, it is home to Hong Kong's wealthiest executives and bankers who favour the rarefied, natural surroundings. The view from the top is breathtaking - visitors who come here to look out over the awesome skyline of Hong Kong may even be able to see Macau and mainland China on a clear day. There are many restaurants and attractions, including a Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in the Peak Galleria at the summit. Walking trails allow visitors to explore The Peak's natural beauty, including forests of bamboo and fern, stunted Chinese pines and sightings of birds, such as magpies, goshawks and kites.