Lion's Pavilion at The Peak
Lion's Pavilion at The Peak
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom12,005 contributions
Aug 2020
The Peak tram ride & panoramic views are on the shortlist of the list of 'things to do' for most Hong Kong tourists. Many people make a beeline for the Peak Tower and pay for the Sky Terrace to see the view (it’s often sold as a combo ticket with the Peak tram). However, an alternate free option is the Lions Pavilion, where you will get the same bird’s eye view over central Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour. The pavilion sits beside the Peak Tower, just below Pacific Coffee, and has a couple of viewing platforms.
It doesn't have have the 360 degree views that you get on the Sky Terrace and it can be crowded because it is a smaller space but at the end of the day, you can pay up to $52HKD for the Sky Terrace view or you can get the same stunning view over Central and city skyline at the Lion Pavilion for free.
A lovely feature of the pavilion (and the thing that I like best) is the circular entrance. Your first sight of famous view is framed by the round doorway.
It doesn't have have the 360 degree views that you get on the Sky Terrace and it can be crowded because it is a smaller space but at the end of the day, you can pay up to $52HKD for the Sky Terrace view or you can get the same stunning view over Central and city skyline at the Lion Pavilion for free.
A lovely feature of the pavilion (and the thing that I like best) is the circular entrance. Your first sight of famous view is framed by the round doorway.
Written 4 October 2020
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Brad
Hong Kong, China1,80,618 contributions
Feb 2020
The Lion's Pavilion is a multiple-level viewpoint you will find just one minute walk from Peak Tower. This is a free place to visit and also where you find some of the very best views of Victoria Harbour as well as the Hong Kong and Kowloon skylines.
This structure here is designed with simple Chinese architecture featuring a traditional moon gate entrance, a small traditional pavilion and a series of small terrace sections, seemingly cobbled together alongside Findlay Road. You'll also see a handful of small lion statues mounted around the terraces.
In the end, the Lion Pavilion is a neat place, conveniently located and easy to appreciate given that it is free for everyone to use to see outstanding views over Victoria Harbour.
This structure here is designed with simple Chinese architecture featuring a traditional moon gate entrance, a small traditional pavilion and a series of small terrace sections, seemingly cobbled together alongside Findlay Road. You'll also see a handful of small lion statues mounted around the terraces.
In the end, the Lion Pavilion is a neat place, conveniently located and easy to appreciate given that it is free for everyone to use to see outstanding views over Victoria Harbour.
Written 16 February 2020
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MountaineerLu
Falling Waters, WV2,224 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Just three minutes walk from the Peak Tower. Exit at Pacific Coffee. Local Lions CLub erected this pavilion over a promontory affording an especially nice view of Hong Kong. It is all free. It can get a bit crowded afternoons and weekends. No smoking allowed in or on Pavilion grounds
Written 22 April 2020
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NOPPO185
Fujisawa, Japan1,380 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
Visiting for the first time in 16 years. It used to be very crowded with only this observation deck, but this time it was exactly the same.
I'm tired of people barging in next to me when I'm about to take a picture. Westerners really care.
We gave up and avoided the paid peak tower and headed to the roof of Peak Galleria (free).
I'm tired of people barging in next to me when I'm about to take a picture. Westerners really care.
We gave up and avoided the paid peak tower and headed to the roof of Peak Galleria (free).
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Written 3 November 2024
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J&S_Singapore
Singapore, Singapore6,175 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
It has been more than 5 years since we last came to the Peak, including the no-travel Covid years. And going up the Peak is definitely in our Agenda!
We normally take the public bus up here, cheaper, last jammed and also good view along the way. Up here there are a few go-to places and one of the them will be the Lion’s Pavilion. Conspicuous with its bright red moon gate and the wonderful par anomic view behind as background. There are inscription of the Taiping Mountain Lion Pavilion on it, symbolic of the spot’s name. It offers the same aerial view of the Hong Kong Skyline and Victoria Harbour as the Peak Tower.
Just a short stop for IG and photo-taking afterwhich one can return to the Peak galleria or venture further explore nearby nature trails.
We normally take the public bus up here, cheaper, last jammed and also good view along the way. Up here there are a few go-to places and one of the them will be the Lion’s Pavilion. Conspicuous with its bright red moon gate and the wonderful par anomic view behind as background. There are inscription of the Taiping Mountain Lion Pavilion on it, symbolic of the spot’s name. It offers the same aerial view of the Hong Kong Skyline and Victoria Harbour as the Peak Tower.
Just a short stop for IG and photo-taking afterwhich one can return to the Peak galleria or venture further explore nearby nature trails.
Written 3 August 2023
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Uliakiss
Moscow, Russia863 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This is one of several viewpoints on Victoria Peak. Since I walked up and down and saw all the available sites and views, I can say this is the worst option for viewing Hong Kong.
The pavilion itself is located a little to the left, so the view opens from a different angle. Small space, too many tourists and very crowded.
Of course, it’s worth visiting here if you get to Victoria Peak. But this platform will in no way replace the upper platform of Sky Terrace 428.
The pavilion itself is located a little to the left, so the view opens from a different angle. Small space, too many tourists and very crowded.
Of course, it’s worth visiting here if you get to Victoria Peak. But this platform will in no way replace the upper platform of Sky Terrace 428.
Written 10 August 2023
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Moscow, Russia1,73,422 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
One of the most visited places by tourists, there are always a lot of people here. The place is in a great location with great views.
Written 2 November 2022
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Brad
Hong Kong, China1,80,618 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
The Lion's Pavilion is a two level structure just a couple minutes walk from the Peak Tower, where you will arrive if using the historic Peak Tram. This is a free access viewing platform with excellent views of Victoria Harbour and the city of Hong Kong below.
Just walk down small Finley Road, to your left, after exiting the Peak Tower. You'll soon see the traditional Chinese structure with a moon gate style entrance. As you enter, you'll find several rows of steps, which help distribute crowds across the viewing platform area.
There is a traditional covered pavilion area as well, which is ideal for rainy conditions. Along the sides of the Lion's Pavilion, there are steps leading to a lower level viewing platform. This level isn't highly utilised by tour groups so can be a nicer place to enjoy the views if the upper level is too crowded.
From Lion's Pavilion, you have unobstructed views of Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong Skyline and the Kowloon Skyline. When viewing conditions are favourable, this is a wondeful spot to include in your sightseeing at The Peak. Views are still impressive here when air quality isn't great. Lastly, after dark, it doesn't matter what the air quality is like, views are just remarkable.
In the end, if you plan to visit Victoria Peak, this is a must-see spot. It is free, easily accessible from the arrival area at the Peak and offers world-class, post-card quality views of Hong Kong.
Just walk down small Finley Road, to your left, after exiting the Peak Tower. You'll soon see the traditional Chinese structure with a moon gate style entrance. As you enter, you'll find several rows of steps, which help distribute crowds across the viewing platform area.
There is a traditional covered pavilion area as well, which is ideal for rainy conditions. Along the sides of the Lion's Pavilion, there are steps leading to a lower level viewing platform. This level isn't highly utilised by tour groups so can be a nicer place to enjoy the views if the upper level is too crowded.
From Lion's Pavilion, you have unobstructed views of Victoria Harbour, the Hong Kong Skyline and the Kowloon Skyline. When viewing conditions are favourable, this is a wondeful spot to include in your sightseeing at The Peak. Views are still impressive here when air quality isn't great. Lastly, after dark, it doesn't matter what the air quality is like, views are just remarkable.
In the end, if you plan to visit Victoria Peak, this is a must-see spot. It is free, easily accessible from the arrival area at the Peak and offers world-class, post-card quality views of Hong Kong.
Written 15 September 2015
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Brad
Hong Kong, China1,80,618 contributions
Jan 2012 • Couples
Not really a hidden secret, but as you exit The Peak Tower, after enjoying a ride on the Peak Tram, you can walk down Findlay road and enjoy a very good view of Victoria Harbor at no cost at the Lion's Pavilion. The pavilion is a short 3 or 4 minute walk, upon existing the Peak Tower. Compared to the Sky Terrace in the Peak Tower, which costs around HK$25 per adult, HK$13 per child - purchased as part of your Peak Tram ticket, the views are actually quite similar, at least looking in the direction of the harbor.
We always enjoy walking over to the Lion's Pavilion, actually preferring the view there, when we visit the Peak and recommend that visitors seek out this location as it is very near, only a few minutes walk down Findlay Rd. from the Peak Tram, Tower and Galleria area.
We always enjoy walking over to the Lion's Pavilion, actually preferring the view there, when we visit the Peak and recommend that visitors seek out this location as it is very near, only a few minutes walk down Findlay Rd. from the Peak Tram, Tower and Galleria area.
Written 10 January 2012
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AlfredKL
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia92 contributions
Nov 2015 • Friends
This is one of the great spot to grab a full (not quite but the view itself is!) view of HK
Great for couples, families or simply for everyone that wish to see the great view of HK from the top!
Don't miss this.
Great for couples, families or simply for everyone that wish to see the great view of HK from the top!
Don't miss this.
Written 22 November 2015
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What is the best way to get here if I start at Central Station via MTR?
Written 28 December 2017
When you exit Central MTR follow the signs towards Hong Kong MTR, I think we walked through a tunnel or over a pedestrian footbridge. You do not go all the way to Hong Kong MTR you need to exit towards "Exchange Square". It is to your left as you walk from Central MTR towards Hong Kong MTR. Exchange Square is an undercover Bus Terminus. You catch Bus 15 to The Peak. The bus drops you under the Galleria Shopping Centre right at The Peak. You need the exact change or use the Octopus Card - it is really simple to use.You load it with funds as you need.
Written 28 December 2017
hello. can you walk up here? or do you get off on the peak tram? thanks
Written 7 February 2017
You can walk, it'll takes about 90 minutes. Take the Mid-Level Escalators, it brings you, as its name suggests, to the mid level (passing SoHo, great). From the terminus you can walk :-)
Written 8 February 2017
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