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What is Victoria Peak known locally as?
Victoria Peak
Victoria Peak (, or previously ) is a mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak. With an altitude of , it is the highest mountain on the island (Tai Mo Shan is the highest point in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region). The summit is occupied by a radio telecommunications facility and is closed to the public. However, the surrounding area of public parks and high-value residential land is the area that is normally meant by the name "The Peak". It is a major tourist attraction that offers views over Central, Victoria Harbour, Lamma Island and the surrounding islands.