Everyone wants to be “on top of the world”.... but how do you get there? In Hong Kong, the top of the world is Victoria Peak and the best way to get there is the Peak Tram. A very steep ride up the side of the mountain takes you past residences, the tops of towers, and the native greenery of the city. The views from the top are stunning if the peak is not enshrouded in clouds.
The only way to reach the Sheldon Chalet is by helicopter, and the landing pad doubles as a lounge deck.
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Improbably perched on a glacier, the hexagonal Sheldon Chalet is a cozy luxury retreat.
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Ruth Glacier primarily occupies the southeast side of Mount Denali.
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While the snowy landscape may not change much over the seasons, winter’s dark nights make for perfect aurora borealis watching from the helipad.
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High up in the mountains of Denali National Park, Sheldon Chalet is a unlikely spot of luxury on a remote and rugged landscape.
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How do you get there?
Everyone wants to be “on top of the world”.... but how do you get there? In Hong Kong, the top of the world is Victoria Peak and the best way to get there is the Peak Tram. A very steep ride up the side of the mountain takes you past residences, the tops of towers, and the native greenery of the city. The views from the top are stunning if the peak is not enshrouded in clouds.
Ding-Ding
Explore the city using the historic tram system “ding-dinging” along, by hopping on these romantic vehicles that run the length of the city, from Shaukaiwan in the east to Sai Wan in the west. Try to get seats at the very front on the second level for an unobstructed view of HK madness.
