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If you want to see how the city skyline of Hong Kong looks like then there is no there place better than the Peak Tower, Hong Kong. It gives a different feeling to have a look at the Victoria harbor from the 686 square meters Viewing Tower. The bowl, which is a part of the Peak Tower, Hong Kong, is a representative of the cultural and historical significance of the place. It has become symbolic of the Hong Kong Island as a whole. The idea behind the construction of the bowl shaped tower was that it would not barge in to the natural contours of the surroundings, at the same time achieving the right blend of modernity. Apart from that the bowl shape is suggestive of the Chinese traditional architecture, especially the rice bowl or the wok. The architecture of the Peak Tower, Hong Kong embraces three time spans - the past, the present and the future. The podium with its solid foundation refers to the past, having its roots in the strong Chinese traditions. The open space between the podium and the bowl refers to the present and the bowl itself refers to the future. The structure of the Peak Tower, Hong Kong is such that it is totally in tandem with its natural environment. When you will be visiting the Peak Tower, Hong Kong in China, you will also have the chance to shop for little knick knacks in the retail shops. There is a terminus of the Peak Tram, which takes you to and fro the Peak Tower. You will love the tram ride up the steep slope making the buildings look tilted at a 45 degree angel! To catch the peak tram ride take the bus number 15C from the Central Pier 6 and reach the Lower Peak Tram Terminus. You could also take the bus number 15 from Exchange Square or the Green Minibus 1 from Hong Kong Airport Express Public Transport interchange. After the renovation, the new Peak Tower, Hong Kong is looking all the more magnificent, standing tall like the king of the Hong Kong Island! The incredibility of the Peak Tower, Hong Kong is what makes it one of the most popular tourist destinations of Hong Kong.
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