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What are the local attractions in Hong Kong?

The local scenic spot in Hong Kong is Taiping Mountain.

Taiping Mountain is located in the central and western district of Hong Kong, China. It refers to the Taiping Mountain in Hong Kong, and generally refers to the top of Taiping Mountain, so it is called the top of the mountain for short by Hong Kong people. Taiping Mountain, formerly known as Hard Head Mountain, was called Luxiangfeng in ancient times, with an altitude of 554 meters, which is the highest peak on Hong Kong Island. Taiping Mountain has a long history and many names, and different names refer to different ranges.

Geographically and historically, Taiping Mountain covers a large hilly area east of Longhu Mountain, north of Pokfulam and west of Majixian Gorge, which can be confirmed by the architectural historical documents of Taiping Mountain Street and the top of Sheung Wan. Later, the foot of Taiping Mountain was divided into Central and Sheung Wan, which developed into a central business district, while the mountainside was called Mid-Levels, which was a noble residential area. The top of the mountain became the residence and mansion of the rich and some foreign envoys. In modern times,

Tourist attraction

Near the top of the mountain, there is a viewing platform overlooking Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour. The best season for traveling is 10 to February of the following year. Hong Kong is relatively cool in autumn and warm in winter. Looking down at the beautiful Hong Kong from the top of Taiping Mountain, Christmas to Spring Festival in winter is a big sale period, which is very suitable for shopping.

The top of Taiping Mountain is also the best place to watch the wonderful night view of Hong Kong, among which the antique lion pavilion near the cable car station and the spacious and pleasant Peak Park are the best places to watch. Whenever night falls, you can look around from the top of Taiping Mountain. Against the backdrop of thousands of lights, Hong Kong Island and Kowloon are like two pearls embedded in Victoria Harbour, which complement each other. In Central, there are even more tall buildings, which are spectacular.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Taiping Mountain