The Peak: An Illustrated History of Hong Kong's Top District

The Peak is Hong Kong's top residential district, where property prices are as high as the altitude. How did it become an exclusive enclave in the bustling business center of 19th-century Asia?

The British wanted relief from summer heat and the Peak was the obvious place to escape it. When the Governor adopted Mountain Lodge as a summer getaway, development accelerated and the opening of the Peak Tram in 1888 made access easier. Gradually a community developed and a church, a club and a school were established.

This book describes how the now-popular tourist area developed over time and adapted as needs changed.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Blacksmith Books
Published: 12/31/2018
ISBN: 9789887792703
Pages: 220
Weight: 1.72lbs
Size: 9.40h x 7.40w x 0.90d