Night hike to Victoria Peak

Isn't this a beauty?? I love this view.

Hong Kong

really makes me realize how amazing is Hong Kong.

Ok, night hike is another way to be physically active especially if you don't have time during the day, bored running on that treadmill or no gym membership like me. I like to do it after work, it's a way to de-stress after tough day.

Victoria Peak hike will definitely make you sweat, it is uphill all the way to the top. You will be rewarded with spectacular view of Hong Kong (photo above doesnt capture much) and lose some calories. So here's info to get there and lets get physical!

• From Central MTR take exit D1 on Pedder St., walk towards Queens Road and cross street, there's Marks and Spencer opposite.

• Walk up on Wyndham Street till you reach Fringe Club and continue on Glenealy Street to reach Albany Road.

• on Albany Road, you will pass by Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Garden. This is quite a steep walk already, you might want to shake those tight leg muscles to relax a bit and keep walking towards Old Peak Road.

• On top of Albany Road is crossing, keep going up on Old Peak Road. Here you will see some posh apartments that might make you day dream, I always do, maybe someday.

• You'll see the Peak sign, you can walk along the road or take the stair on the right. I always take the stair, it will tone your bottom, firm your glutes to make it sexier.

• Keep on walking up along Old Peak Road till you pass those high-rise posh apartments. Don't forget to shake your legs when it gets really tight!

Here starts more like a hike, surrounded by trees, some insects, dog's poop and steeper pavement. I would walk in zigzag to ease the pressure on my calves or walk backward up! Its pretty straight forward from here, just keep on going up!

Here you'll see the Peak Tram rail and you are almost there! Turn right to continue to the Peak.

Turn Right

Here you can already see the Peak Tower, exciting isn't it? almost up there!

Peak Tower

After the last stairs, don't forget to congratulate yourself for making it to the top! Grab a cold drink from 7-eleven inside Peak Galleria or Gelato. Then go towards Lugard Road to discover awesome view of Hong Kong.

Now to go back, you can either walk down the same path, take a bus at the bus terminal inside Peak Galleria or take a taxi. If you live around Pokfulam, Pokfield Road or Kennedy Town, there's a path to go down. We'll give you details on my next blog. 

Enjoy and get fit!