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	Victoria Peak:Home of the Mythical Thunderbird
		For European's, Victoria Peak's isolated and airy summit has the modest distinction of being the third highest mountain on Vancouver Island, however, for the First Nation's People, the mountain is honoured with a greater reverence: it is the home of the mythical Thunderbird.
		Whether Victoria Peak was first climbed prior to 1960 is unknown, maybe reaching its summit was all in a days work and nothing was thought about it, which was often the case with the early surveyors.
		Victoria Peak saw quite a few ascents in the late 1980's and into the 1990's usually via the easy South face, however, once every few years climber's seek out a new route on one of Victoria Peak's faces.
	members.shaw.ca /beyondnootka/articles/victoria_peak.html (3125 words)

	Victoria Peak in Hong Kong
		Victoria Peak, imposingly towering in the west of Hong Kong Island, is the highest peak in this island and the most enduring tourist attraction in Hong Kong, featuring the city's oldest mode of transport, the 112-year old Peak Tram and Hong Kong's most unusual building and icon, Peak Tower.
		In the early period of colonial rule, Victoria Peak was open to the people of upper strata of society only and normal people were forbidden to visit the peak unless getting a special permission from the governor of Hong Kong.
		Ascending the peak enables you to experience the dazzling panorama of Hong Kong Island, the harbor, Kowloon and the hills beyond.
	www.warriortours.com /river/peak.htm (545 words)

	Victoria Peak
		Victoria Peak Trading Company, Ltd., is the marketing division of Fleming Brothers Company, Inc., a socially and ecologically conscious manufacturing firm dedicated to preserving and increasing the extent of neotropical rainforest ecosystems through the marketing of sustainably harvested rainforest products.
		Until a few years ago Victoria Peak, at eleven hundred meters or so, was considered to be the highest point in Belize.
		Both peaks, cloaked in elfin cloud forest, are formed along the ridge crest of the Maya Mountains in south-central Belize, a Massachusetts sized country with the same land area as nearby El Salvador but having a population just one twenty-eighth that of El Salvador.
	www.victoriapeak.com /aboutus.htm (687 words)

	Victoria Peak Webcam in Hong Kong
		Victoria Peak or The Peak, with an altitude of 552m, it is the highest mountain of the island and the 11th highest in Hong Kong.
		The Peak area, covering the Peak, Victoria Gap, Mount Kellet, Jardine's Corner, Mount Gough, Plantation Road, is also the place where some of the richest members of the former colony live.
		The Peak is a great place for walks, with its forests of bamboo and fern, lilliputian Chinese pines, hibiscus, and vines of phenomenal beauty.
	www.sunnyfortuna.com /fortunacam/showcams/china/peak.htm (396 words)

	Victoria Peak: Hong Kong Travel, Hong Kong Tours
		Victoria Peak has been regarded as the symbol of Hong Kong since its opening to the outside world.
		With a height of 554 meters (1,818 feet) above sea level, Victoria Peak is the highest peak in the area and a famous attraction of Hong Kong.
		A modern seven-story Peak Tower was built on Victoria Peak in May of 1997, taking the place of the old one.
	www.warriortours.com /cityguides/hongkong/victoria.htm (267 words)

	Victoria Peak, Victoria Peak Hong Kong, Victoria Peak in Hong Kong
		Victoria Peak, Victoria Peak Hong Kong, Victoria Peak in Hong Kong
		Even as removed as it is from the action, Victoria Peak Hong Kong does not disappoint in fact, it is the perfect location for a family outing, or for those who just want to escape the occasionally mind-numbing energy found throughout the rest of Hong Kong.
		While a trip to the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong is a delight at any time of the day, it is the outlying neon of Kowloon that makes the trip at night so much more majestic.
	www.destination360.com /asia/china/victoria-peak.php (468 words)

	Strolling around Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Island
		The Peak - or Victoria Peak - is one of the tourist "musts" in Hong Kong.
		Which is a pity, because the Peak is a great place for wandering around, for tourists and residents alike.
		High West is a knock-out peak; a rough n rugged summit that overlooks the Peak and the city, Pokfulam and its reservoir by the coast below, and islands including Lamma and Lantau.
	www.hkoutdoors.com /hk-island/hk-peak.html (815 words)

	Victoria Peak - Wikipedia Mirror (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Victoria Peak or The Peak (扯旗山, 爐峯, 太平山頂, Tai Ping Shan, Mount Austin) is a mountain in the southwest of Hong Kong Island.
		Image:Peak tram.jpg The Peak Tram is a funicular railway that provides access to the Peak and surrounding areas.
		The Peak to undergo facelift (Chinese)de:Victoria Peak (Hongkong)
	www.wiki-mirror.us /index.php/Victoria_Peak (536 words)

	Victoria Peak,Hongkong Travel Guides-China City Tours Guide
		Before the arrival of the Peak tram in 1888, the wealthy were carried up the mountain in sedan chairs.
		The Peak Tower stands at 400 m above sea level and was built to withstand all typhoons.
		There are numerous paths and tracks around the Peak and this is a popular spot for jogging and walking with the ex-pats who live up here.
	www.achinatravel.com /china-travel/china-hongkong-victoria-peak.asp (600 words)

	Victoria Peak,Hong Kong
		In the early period of colonial rule the Victoria Peak was open to the people of upper strata of society only.
		Taking mountain climbing cable car, which has a hundred year old history, to reach the Victoria Peak, you can proceed to the Peak Tower, which was rebuilt after toppling sown the Lao Qing Pavillion.
		If you have enough time, you may go around the Harlech Road and the Lugard Road on both sides of the Peak, which is the best spot to look down at both shores of Victoria Harbour, Kowloon Peninsula and even the Pok Fu Lam Reservoir and Island District on the southern part of Hong Kong.
	www.orientaltravel.com /province/city/area/HK_Victoria_Peak.htm (223 words)

	Victoria Peak,Victoria Peak in Hong Kong,Victoria Peak Hong Kong,Victoria Peak Tours,Victoria Peak Tour Hong Kong
		Delight in fun tours impregnate with adventure to the Victoria Peak that is the highest vantage point on the Hong Kong Island with TSI Holidays tours.
		Travel up the Victoria Peak on the popular Peak Tram that is a funicular railway that takes you to fascinating attractions such as the Wonder Hall i.e.
		Spectacular panoramas of enchanting Hong Kong from the Victoria Peak turn your Hong Kong trip into a lovely experience; see towering skyscrapers and the picturesque Kowloon Bay in the background and have pure fun on your tours to Victoria Peak in Hong Kong.
	www.tsiholidays.com /hong-kong/victoria-peak.html (193 words)

	Hong Kong Tour: Victoria Peak
		Victoria Peak is a good location to view its night scene.
		Being 554 meters (about 1,817.6 feet) above sea level, Victoria Peak is the highest point within Hong Kong and occupies the western part of the island.
		The Victoria Harbor is one of the world's busiest harbors and has a constant ebb and flow of shipping all year round.
	www.travelchinaguide.com /attraction/hongkong/island/victoria.htm (652 words)

	Victoria Peak - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Peak Tower is located at Victoria Gap, and houses the upper terminus of the Peak Tram (22°16′16.59″N, 114°8′59.86″E).
		It is not located at the top of Victoria Peak, but at an elevation of 396 m.
		Mountains, peaks and hills in Hong Kong
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victoria_Peak (582 words)

	Victoria Peak - Toucan Trail - Budget Travel in Belize (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Victoria Peak, located within the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, is the second highest point in the country, measuring 3,675 feet high, and delivers fantastic views from the top.
		Although it may not sound like a very difficult altitude to climb, it is a very strenuous hike that usually takes three to four days.
		Without exception, all visitors to Victoria Peak must comply with the following guidelines which are closely monitored by Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary personnel.
	www.toucantrail.com /Belize-on-a-Budget/Victoria-Peak.html (412 words)

	Hong Kong: Attractions : Top Attractions : Victoria Peak \| Frommers.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		At 392m (1,308 ft.), Victoria Peak is Hong Kong Island's tallest hill, which, obviously, lends itself to offer spectacular views of the city and surrounding areas (if possible, go on a crystal-clear day).
		The easiest way to reach the Peak Tram Station, located on Garden Road, is to take the no. 15C open-top shuttle bus that operates between the tram terminal and the Star Ferry in Central.
		Head straight for the viewing terrace on Level 5, where you'll be privileged to one of the world's most breathtaking views, with the skyscrapers of Central, the boats plying Victoria Harbour, Kowloon, and the many hills of the New Territories undulating in the background.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/hongkong/0078034510.html (1047 words)

	Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Island
		The best view over Hong Kong is from the top of Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island (554m/1818ft).
		The upper station of the Peak Tramway is at 397m/1303ft, and it is a steep and breathtaking ride of only eight minutes from the lower station on Garden Road (at the Murray Building, behind the Hilton Hotel) to the upper one.
		The area is more commonly referred to as "The Peak" and offers a variety of attractions.
	www.planetware.com /hong-kong-island/victoria-peak-hk-hk-p.htm (222 words)

	Victoria Peak 1, Hong Kong [China '02]. - photos of scenery in Hong Kong on Worldisround
		Scenery in Hong Kong - travel photos - Victoria Peak is perhaps the most photographed & touristed place of Hong Kong due to...
		Victoria Peak is perhaps the most photographed & touristed place of Hong Kong due to the spectacular & panoramic sight of H.K. above this peak.
		In fact, most of the postcard & posters of H.K. around the world features shots taken from this high peak which is perhaps the highest peak in H.K. Hope you like my pics which will not come even close to those professional pics & postcards of Victoria Peak but will nevertheless be shared with you.
	www.worldisround.com /articles/59331/index.html (396 words)

	Attractions on Victoria Peak
		While the Peak Tower itself is closed you can get almost identical views from the viewing platform on the roof of the shopping arcade across the road.
		Opposite to the Peak Cafe there is a map of the Peak which provides guideline for the Peak Trail.
		The Peak Lookout (used to be the Peak Cafe) is one famous old restaurant on the Peak.
	www.hk-victoria-peak.com /attractions-on-Victoria-Peak.html (273 words)

	Amazon.com: Treasure of Victoria Peak: Books: Phil A. Koury (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Treasure of Victoria Peak presents the true story of a billion-dollar discovery of gold bars and ancient coins at the White Sands missile range in New Mexico.
		n 1939 the treasure rooms of Victoria Peak were sealed by an excessive charge of dynamite and in 1955 the area became part of the White Sands Missile Range and therefore off-limits to all claimants.
		"The treasure of Victoria Peak" is the fascinating true story of the Noss family's struggle to preserve the secrecy of their discovery, and the fight by Mrs.
	www.amazon.com /Treasure-Victoria-Peak-Phil-Koury/dp/0887400604 (843 words)

	Abas Place: Holidays: Hong Kong - Victoria Peak
		The tram isn't the only way to get up or down the peak but the ride on this funicular railway has got to be done...
		Once you get to the top, there are plenty of options for walking on the peak trail, and getting spectacular views of the city, surrounding mountains and the harbour.
		The Peak Tower is a kind of tacky tourist attraction with (yet more) shops, eating, a Madame Tussaud's and other stuff I didn't really bother with.
	www.abasplace.co.uk /holidays/hong_kong/peak.html (180 words)

	HONG KONG VICTORIA PEAK VR TOUR - VTHAWAII.COM
		The Peak is Hong Kong's number one tourist destination, playing host to more than 6 million visitors each year.
		Inside The Peak Tower, visitors will find over 112,000 square feet of lively shopping, great restaurants and some of Hong Kong's best entertainment attractions, including Ripley's Believe It or Not!® Odditorium, the exciting Peak Explorer Motion Simulator and Madame Tussauds - London's famous wax museum.
		The Peak Tower also puts visitors in touch with Hong Kong's lesser known, but equally breathtaking natural side.
	www.vthawaii.com /EXTRA/HONGKONG/VictoriaPeak/Peak2.html (206 words)

	Victoria Peak \| Hong Kong Attraction Review
		Getting to “the peak,” as its commonly referred to, includes a scenic ride on a cable-pulled railway car that runs 1.4 km from Central (near Hong Kong Park) up to the high hills of Victoria Peak.
		But it’s the peak tower, with its wok-like shape, gourmet shops and magnificent view that truly impresses.
		But be sure to visit the peak on a clear night, as fog and low-floating clouds sometimes block the best of those Kodak moments.
	www.internationalcircuit.com /hong-kong/tourism-1.php (165 words)

	Hong Kong - Victoria Peak
		Redeveloped in 1997, Peak Tower is a tourist attraction that features the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and a ride through a dark tunnel called Rise of The Dragon.
		It is the first computer-operated entertainment ride in Hong Kong, and is an entertaining and educational train journey through evocative scenes of the territory's early history.
		While descending from The Peak, it is worthwhile to stop at Barker Road and enjoy some of the finer views and footpaths through The Peak's mountainous forests.
	www.marimari.com /content/hong_kong/popular_places/hongkong_islands/the_peak/main.html (504 words)

	To Mt. Victoria peak - Chin state - Myanmar (Burma)
		The Chin state is a mountainous region, and source of water for many river streams that wet the valleys of the mountain ranges, and flow down to the plain in the east and south.
		Kaw Nu Symm peak (also called Mt. Victoria or Nat Ma Taung) is the highest mountain in the Chin state, reaching a height of 10200 feet or 3100 meters above sea level.
		From the 10 miles station we walked 2.5 km uphills to the peak.
	www.asterism.info /reports/4/index.html (1021 words)

	Victoria Peak
		The first place on every visitor's must do list is the Victoria Peak or simply The Peak.
		A scenic ride up from the city center to The Peak takes only 7 minutes.
		Inside The Peak Tower, visitors will find over 112,000 square feet of lively shopping, great restaurants and some of Hong Kong's best entertainment attractions, including Ripley's Believe It or Not, and Madame Tussauds - London's famous wax museum.
	www.stayreshongkong.com /victoria.htm (234 words)

	Interesting Places - Victoria Peak (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Victoria Peak, standing at 547 metres above sea level, dominated the Hong Kong Island is where the richest members of the colony lives.
		The best way to see The Peak in all its bucolic glory is by walking around Lugard Road.
		Some attraction on the way to and from the Peak are Zoological Gardens and Botanical Gardens, which houses good collections of flora and fauna.
	www.regit.com /regitour/hongkong/intplace/theisland/vpeak.htm (125 words)

	Victoria Peak
		The first thing to say about Victoria peak is that nobody in Hong Kong ever calls it that, though it is the official name you'll see on maps.
		You take the Peak Tram to the Peak Tower at the top -- however the Peak Tower is currently undergoing renovation with pieces being closed all the time.
		After visiting The Peak take the tram back down to Admiralty and maybe move on to Wanchai.
	www.hkfastfacts.com /sightseeing/victoria-peak.html (151 words)

	VICTORIA PEAK (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		On our second day in Hong Kong we took the tram down to Cenral, from where we took the historic Peak Tram to the Peak Tram Terminus, 397 metres above Hong Kong harbour.
		The journey takes about 8 minutes rising up through the skyscrapers of the city before you reach the summit.
		The summit of the Peak provides a cool oasis of tranquility from the bustle of the city.
	www.instantgardens.fsnet.co.uk /hong_kong/victoria_peak.htm (121 words)

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