That was a sweaty hike, but views made it all worth it..¶It took me like 1 hour and 15 minutes to get to the top of the Victoria Peak from central, not bad! Sorry for constant breathing through videos....I guess my endurance needs some work, haha.¶After the hike I grabbed myself some snacks egg tart and pineapple bun, that egg tart was 10/10...¶Then it was time to take bus ride back and oh boy was that a crazy ride...I wanted to see from front row, luckily I could have a seat next to some friendly Filipinas.¶Then I decided to go to some food place near Wan Chai Station to get myself some stinky tofu..sadly I couldn't find that, but that chicken rice was really delicious way to end the vlog.
Kevin hikes Victoria Peak for epic views, devours a perfect egg tart, survives a wild bus ride, and settles for chicken rice in Wan Chai.
Kevin Travel battles sweat and steep slopes to conquer Victoria Peak, only to be rewarded with jaw-dropping views and a legendary egg tart. Then he survives a wild double-decker bus descent and hunts for stinky tofu in Wan Chai, ending with a surprisingly delicious chicken rice. A raw, sweaty, and utterly Hong Kong experience.
That was a sweaty hike, but views made it all worth it.. I took me like 1 hour and 15 minutes to get to the top of the Victoria Peak from central, not bad! Sorry for constant breathing through videos....I guess my endurance needs some work, haha. After the hike I grabbed myself some snacks egg tart...
Hiking Victoria Peak Hong Kong: Sweaty Views, Egg Tart & Bus Ride
Kevin Travel conquered Hong Kong's Victoria Peak with a challenging yet rewarding hike. The breathtaking views from the summit were worth every drop of sweat. His journey included a delicious egg tart and pineapple bun snack break, followed by a thrilling bus ride back down. The vlog concludes with a satisfying meal of chicken rice.
Attractions in this video: Victoria Peak, Lion's Club Of Taiping Shan, Hong Kong Zoological And Botanical Gardens, Peak Gardens, Wan Chai Market, Cooked Food Center
Kevin Travel embarks on a sweaty, uphill hike from Central to Victoria Peak, one of Hong Kong’s most iconic viewpoints. The 1.5-hour trek under a hot sun leaves him drenched, but the unfolding vistas of the skyline and harbor make every drop of sweat worthwhile. Along the way, he meets fellow hikers, including a Taiwanese-American duo, and buys overpriced water from a cheerful uncle. At the summit, he discovers that the free Lion’s Club viewpoint offers nearly identical panoramas to the paid Peak Tower. A well-deserved egg tart from a nearby bakery proves to be a 10/10 revelation—warm, custardy, and perfectly sweet-savory. The descent is just as memorable: a white-knuckle double-decker bus ride down narrow, winding roads that feels like a roller coaster. On the bus, he chats with friendly Filipina domestic helpers, learning about their work schedule and life in Hong Kong. Back in Wan Chai, he searches for stinky tofu at a local cooked food center but comes up empty. Instead, he orders a plate of sweet and sour chicken rice for just 45 HKD, which surprises him with its fresh, crunchy vegetables and pineapple tang. The unplanned meal becomes a highlight of the day. Kevin’s honest, breathless narration captures the physical challenge, the small victories, and the authentic local interactions that make travel memorable. From the sweat-drenched shirt-off moment to the last bite of chicken rice, this hike is a raw, unfiltered taste of Hong Kong beyond the postcards.
