Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
A night at Happy Valley is a classic experience
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Hiking.
In the New Territories the famous MacLehose Trail stretches 97km (60 miles) from
Sai Kung Peninsula to Tuen Mun. The Lantau Trail is a 69km (43-mile) circular trail on
Lantau Island that begins and ends at Silvermine Bay. Both trails are divided into segments
of varying difficulty. Trail maps are available at the Government Publications Centre, Low
Block, Government Offices, 66 Queensway in Central. HKTB also has maps and sponsors
the Guided Nature Walks, that include hikes in all regions of Hong Kong.
Taijiquan (t'ai chi).
The HKTB offers free lessons in these exercises that improve concen-
tration and balance. They start at 8am near the Cultural Centre at the Avenue of Stars in
Tsim Sha Tsui. Contact the HKTB for further information.
Horseracing.
The racing schedule is September to June, and the Jockey Club
(
www.hkjc.com
)
runs two courses, Happy Valley on Hong Kong Island (for more informa-
tion,
click here
) and Sha Tin (for more information,
click here
). Dress like a racehorse own-
er and join the HKTB's 'Come Horseracing Tour', which includes entry to the Jockey Club
