The sight of Hong Kong’s phalanx of skyscrapers in its business district from above is a sight I never tire of despite having seen it numerous times. I’m sure that most people who come to Hong Kong never fail to be impressed by this as well.
Hong Kong Island has the world’s most numerous collection of skyscrapers packed into a congested area. Add in the bay and harbour next to the skyscrapers, with Kowloon peninsula just across the waters, and it’s a vivid scene that really cannot be replicated or seen anywhere else.
There are two ways to view this. The easier way is to get up to the Peak by taking the tram (world’s steepest and oldest tramline), a bus, or even hike straight up from Central.
The harder method is to hike up from Hong Kong University or Sai Ying Pun (both west of Central) to the trailhead of Lung Fu Shan Country Park, proceed on Hatton Road, reach an intersection with a small park and pavilion, and walk eastwards towards the Peak on the Lugard Road path which faces north. This gives you plenty of fantastic views as you pass over the towers of Sheung Wan, Central and then Admiralty. If you choose the Harlech Road path, you pass on the southern side towards the Peak, and you can enjoy views of the sea.
You can also get on the Lugard Road path from the Peak. Many visitors just stop at the Peak and enter the shopping centers there to ascend the observation deck (which requires a fee), but the Lugard path is just to the left of the Peak (facing the skyscrapers and the bay).
Besides hiking to the Peak from Sai Ying Pun, I’ve also hiked down the Peak to Central, which is a nice, steep walk that takes you through the Hong Kong Zoological Garden as well as through SOHO where you can take in colonial buildings and go eat, drink and browse some art in the district’s galleries.
Hiking from Lung Fu Shan lets you view the western part of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon
As you walk eastwards towards the Peak, you’ll pass over Sheung Wan with the Central business district starting to come into view.
You’ll see the Peak Tower when you reach the end of the trail. The observation deck requires you to pay for entry. 
Walking down from the Peak takes you past the Hong Kong Zoological Garden, a mini-zoo, where you can see these orangutans.
