Hong Kong-4

              One of the star attractions of Hong Kong , that virtually every tourist does and must visit is the Peak (Victoria's Peak) accessible through the Peak Tramway. The Tram picks up passengers from the Central District of Hong Kong, and then begins an exhilarating ascent that picks up in gradient, so much so , that one feels suspended almost vertically!

There's something about rail tracks that evokes such lovely nostalgia! The Peak tram here is a single car that can accommodate upto 95 passengers.

On the way up, which takes 7 mins, there are four stops but the tram does not stop at any of these. They are named as Barker Road, May Road, Macdon'l Road and Kennedy Road.

Once the tram reaches the summit, which is actually the peak of  Mt.Austin, a perceptible change in temperature can be felt. It was windy and cold and the fog laden peak was a delight to behold.

This pic was taken on our way up the steep slope.

The view from the Peak top was panoramic in scope. But it was a very grey day with a slight drizzle to add to the gusty wind.

This building here is the Peak Observatory, which offers an unparalleled view of Victoria harbour and the Kowloon Peninsula. It also houses the Madam Tussad's Wax Museum.

 The Wax Museum housed some of the most famous personalities on earth. Here are my favourites.

Madam Tussaud herself......