Hong Kong’s historic Peak Tram reopens after 14 months; all you need to know about it
Dating back to 1888, The tram ferries locals and tourists to Hong Kong's highest spot, Victoria Peak or The Peak
Reportedly, it has undergone a $799m HKD (£87m) facelift since closing in June 2021 (Source: Wikimedia Commons) Hong Kong’s Peak Tram, one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, has reopened after 14 months following the Covid-19 closure. The tram, which is the oldest funicular in Asia, has got a new look upon its reopening on August 27.
According to a report by CNN, it now has longer cars and can hold about 200 people per ride. Making it more accessible for wheelchair and stroller users, the entire area has been made step-free.
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Reportedly, it has undergone a $799m HKD (£87m) facelift since closing in June 2021.
The entrance to the tram now also has multimedia exhibits showcasing Peak Tram’s history from the Victorian era to the present. The ticket entrance features a stone sculpture ‘Eye of Infinity’ by Australian-Chinese artist Lindy Lee.
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