At the highest and most famous spot in Hong Kong, on the top floor of the Victoria Peak Tower, there is the world-famous observation deck - 'Sky terrace 428'. More precisely, it would be more accurate to say that it is the panoramic view from this deck that is known all over the world as the most popular image of Hong Kong.
The view from the Sky Terrace is truly unforgettable — at your feet lie 8 thousand soaring skyscrapers and almost two hundred picturesque islands against the backdrop of a bottomless blue sky, the boundless blue sea, and emerald mountains. They say that if you have been to Hong Kong but have not seen it from the Sky Terrace, then you have not truly seen it.
428 meters above sea level - that is exactly what the mysterious numbers in the name 'Sky terrace 428' stand for. The observation deck is located on the roof of the Victoria Peak Tower - a shopping and entertainment center crowning the mountain. The Peak Tower in its current form, resembling a traditional Chinese wok, was built in 1997, replacing the old building. Thanks to the unusual shape of the wide bowl, the architects created a space on the roof that can accommodate thousands of people at the same time.
The observation deck is open until late at night, so you can and should admire not only the bustling daytime life of Hong Kong, but also the mesmerizing spectacle of millions of shining and shimmering lights of the nighttime metropolis. Moreover, at the top of Victoria Peak there are so many attractions, museums, restaurants, and shops that you can easily devote an entire day to visiting them: first enjoy the daytime panorama, and after a long walk capture dazzling nighttime Hong Kong in your memory.
