Planning to head to Hong Kong Island’s highest elevation to take in views of the city’s skyline next month? In that case, check your calendar as The Peak Tram will close in March. The suspension of one of the world’s oldest funicular railways will last from March 4-6, 2025. In the meantime, visitors can head to the Peak by bus, minibus, or taxi. The tram closure will not affect other attractions in the vicinty, like The Peak Tower and Sky Terrace 428, which will stay open.
Why is the Peak Tram closing?
According to a statement from Peak Tramways Limited, the three-day service suspension between the Lower Terminus in Central and Upper Terminus at Victoria Peak is for routine rope maintenance. This mostly likely refers to the two haulage ropes that hold 55 tonnes of tramcar weight.
Visitors can use other means of transport to get to and from The Peak, such as Citybus Route No. 15 from the Central Ferry Piers or Hong Kong Island Green Minibus Route No. 1 from Hong Kong Station Public Transport Interchange. While there will be more trips than usual on these routes during this time, Bus No. 15 will not run between Central Pier 8 and Garden Road. The quickest way to reach the Peak when the tram is out of commission will be by taxi.
Recent fare changes
Fares on the Peak Tram were changed last year from a differential pricing system to a universal ticket price. Previously, passengers paid one fare for regular days and another for peak days. Now anyone who wishes to take the tram will pay the same price on all days. Tickets for adults cost HK$76 (one-way) and HK$108 (return), while children aged 3-11 years old are charged HK$38 or HK$54, depending on whether they make a single or round trip.
Image credit: Peak Tramways Limited
