Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong island, is a hill in western Hong Kong with spectacular vistas of Victoria Harbor. The top of the peak is accessed by bus or by the 120 year old funicular, one of the world's oldest. When going up or down on the funicular, there is an optical illusion out the right side of the carriage. It appears as if the buildings are falling into the hill. Obviously, they are vertical, but the angle of the funicular creates this illusion.
When Hong Kong was a British colony, 1841 - 1997, The Peak was "the place" to live. It was exclusive to British ex-pats. Since there were no roads up The Peak in the early years, residents might be seen being carried up the hill in sedan chairs.
Hong Kong's Peak is still home to the uber-wealthy; it has been the least affordable city in the world for eight years. This year, a 9,217 square foot mansion sold for $180 million, about $19,400 per square foot. However, there are reports of purchases for up to $30,000 per square foot.
When Hong Kong was a British colony, 1841 - 1997, The Peak was "the place" to live. It was exclusive to British ex-pats. Since there were no roads up The Peak in the early years, residents might be seen being carried up the hill in sedan chairs.
Hong Kong's Peak is still home to the uber-wealthy; it has been the least affordable city in the world for eight years. This year, a 9,217 square foot mansion sold for $180 million, about $19,400 per square foot. However, there are reports of purchases for up to $30,000 per square foot.
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