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Victoria Peak (The Peak) vs Happy Valley Racecourse
Both Victoria Peak and Happy Valley Racecourse are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Victoria Peak scores significantly higher than Happy Valley Racecourse. Victoria Peak comes in at 93 with recommendations from 7 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Concierge and Time Out.
Victoria Peak (The Peak)
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
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1 Lugard Rd, Hong Kong
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Fodor's
"As you step off the Peak Tram, a sharp intake of breath and bout of sighing over the view will cure the feeling that you left your stomach somewhere down in Central."
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Concierge
"At 1,810 feet tall, Victoria Peak is Hong Kong's highest and most notable landmark, as well as its ritziest residential area."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Some 500m to the northwest of the Peak Tram terminus, up steep Mt Austin Rd, Victoria Peak (552m) is the highest point on Hong Kong Island."
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Travel + Leisure
"This 1,800-foot mountain, whose looming peak is visible from almost all of Central district, doubles as the address for Hong Kong’s wealthiest residents."
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Afar Magazine
"When in Hong Kong, it just must be done!"
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Happy Valley Racecourse
Fodor's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
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Wan Chai District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
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Fodor's
"The biggest attraction east of Causeway Bay for locals and visitors alike is this local legend, where millions of Hong Kong dollars make their way each year."
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Concierge
"Hong Kong locals are horse-racing fanatics—so it's no surprise that this track, an oasis of green lit by giant floodlights at night, sits right at the heart of the city."
Travel + Leisure
"Even if you have zero interest in horse racing or gambling, you must—must—attend a horse race if you really want to understand Hong Kong culture."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"The best time to experience the track is at night, when thousands of spectators fill the stands and watch from the balconies of surrounding high-rises. "
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"An outing at the races is one of the quintessential Hong Kong things to do."
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