Following its three-month upgrade, the Peak Tram is once again hauling visitors up to Hong Kong Island’s Peak.
At the beginning of this week, a long-time favourite mode of transport for visitors to Hong Kong reopened after a three-month upgrade.
The shiny red and white Peak Tram is once again taking on the steep journey between Central and The Peak.
Once past the layers of buildings and greenery, the tram will arrive at The Peak where from now until September 1 a Summer Party of performances, workshops and games will welcome passengers. There will also be online games and a challenge with gifts to win when completed.
At The Peak two notable restaurants have recently opened. Rajasthan Rifles and 37 Steakhouse & Bar have been added to the legion of eateries at the top.
The Peak Tram’s full facelift is set to cost US$87.2 million (HK$684 million) with a fresh sixth edition of the tram cars designed to hold 210 rather than 120 passengers each, reducing waiting time.
The 1888-launched tram line last had an overhaul in 1989. The company expects a double-digit boost in passenger numbers following the refurb.