Victoria Peak gives Hong Kong the most extraordinary and legendary vista of any modern city in the world. It was an upper-class residential area in colonial times and remains a prestigious residential area. It is a must see for any traveler to the island to board the century old Peak Tram up the hill and it's almost worth making the trip twice, once in daylight and once in the evening with neon lights ablaze. The views from the Peak Tower are spectacular and this is also a great place to get your bearings of Hong Kong and Kowloon. The new Peak Tower stands at 400 m above sea level and was built to withstand typhoons.The tram terminates here and the Tower contains various entertainment facilities (most are great fun for kids, such as the Asian Madam Tussaud's Wax Museum), shops and a few cafes. Standing next to the Tower is the Peak Galleria. This is another complex filled with restaurants, bars, shops, playground and the inevitable McDonald's. Walking half a kilometer to the west of the Tower brings you to the Old Governors Mountain Lodge and Gardens, considered the actual Peak, situated 140 meters above the Tower. The lodge itself is in ruins today, but the gardens are very pleasant, offering an alternative to the tower but equally impressive view in a more peaceful setting. There are numerous paths and tracks around the Peak and this is a popular spot for jogging and hiking .