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#DMUglobal Hong Kong 2018 – Cultural Activities Victoria Peak and Tram Dear Student, Thank you for booking a place onto the day trip to Victoria Peak Tram. We hope you are looking forward to travelling to The Peak in style by jumping aboard the iconic Peak Tram, Hong Kong's historical cliff railway. Once at the top, look down on the famous Hong Kong skyline from the panoramic viewpoint of Sky Terrace 428 – the highest 360-degree viewing terrace in town. Please find below some important information regarding your activity. Date of activity: Saturday 24th March 2018 Meeting point: The Peak Tram Lower Terminus Location: The Peak Tram Lower Terminus, Garden Road, Central Hong Kong Meeting time: 11.00am A representative from Study Trips (they will be signposted) will meet you at the meeting point at the above times with your Return Peak Tram Sky Pass ticket. Once you have your ticket you are then free to take the tram at your leisure and enjoy all The Peak has to offer! What you need to do You will need to make your own way to the Peak Tram. It will take approximately 30 minutes to get there (via the MTR system) Recommended time to leave your hotel is 10.15 – 10.30am How to get there (all guides are based from the hotel) Use the MTR system – Link to trip planner (or download the MTR Mobile app) You will need to get the Tung Chung Line End station is Central Station Please click here for further direction guides to help you If you have any questions regarding the Cultural Activity for the Victoria Peak and Tram, please email [email protected] or call us on 0116 257 7613. Have a great trip! Kind regards, #DMUglobal Office DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY T: +44 (0) 116 257 7613 E: [email protected] W: www.dmuglobal.com .

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