5 Peak Circle
Okay, this is a bit of an obvious one, but there’s a reason we bring our friends to Victoria Peak when they come to visit (hey, remember international travel?)—you can get there easily, you can walk around the top easily, and it has the most iconic views of the city. And don’t forget the number of adorable dogs that you can spot at the Peak Circle at any given time on any given day (however, speaking from experience, Sunday mornings are prime dog-spotting hours).
The Peak Circle is a three-and-a-half-kilometre-walk which, as the name suggests, loops around in a circle—perfect for those who cannot be bothered to follow maps and trail markers. It’s entirely paved and there are little points of interest along the way, such as lookout points with incredible vistas, little playgrounds for the kids, and mini waterfalls.
To get there, you can either take the scenic route (a.k.a. the Peak Tram) from Garden Road or hop on bus 15 or minibus 1 from Central. Follow the path starting at Lugard Road next to the Peak Tower and continue until you hit the lookout point (trust us, you’ll know it when you see it—and even if you don’t, you can just follow everyone else as they head there to take photos). In theory, the walk can be done in about half an hour, but in practice, we typically spend about an hour in total just walking, taking photos, and petting dogs.