Peak Reservation Ordinance (1904-1930) was a law passed by the British colonial government in Colonial Hong Kong that restricted Chinese citizens from living on Victoria Peak. It was a law created based on racial restriction. At the time the social status was measured by the altitude of one's house. The law made the peak exclusive to Europeans and government officials^[1]. Flag of colonial Hong Kong, a Blue Ensign with the colonys coat of arms. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Chinese. ... The view of Hong Kong, Kowloon and Victoria Harbour from the top of Victoria Peak in Hong Kong Island Victoria Peak or The Peak (太平山頂, 扯旗山, 爐峯, Tai Ping Shan, Mount Austin; usually referred to locally in Cantonese by the nickname Shàn Déng, 山頂, literally mountain peak) is a mountain in the... World map showing Europe Political map Europe is one of the seven traditional continents of Earth; the term continent here referring to a cultural and political distinction, rather than a physiographic one, thus leading to various perspectives about Europes precise borders. ...

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Other benefits that came with the law include the reservation of the Peak Tram at certain hours of the day. From 8 to 10am in the morning, the tram service was for top officials, first class passengers only. They would be guaranteed good commute time every morning. The only exception made was for the millionaire, Sir Robert Ho-Tung. On record he was the only Chinese citizen ever allowed to live in the peak while the law was active. Eventually the law was nullified in 1930. The Peak Tram The Peak Tramway (Traditional Chinese: ) is a funicular railway in Hong Kong, which carries both tourists and residents to the upper levels of Hong Kong Island. ... Sir Robert Ho Tung (何啟東, 何東; 1862 - 1956) was a famous businessman and philanthropist in Hong Kong. ... Year 1930 (MCMXXX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link is to a full 1930 calendar). ...

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