Hong Kong Island: Wan Chai & the Northeast - Hong Kong - page 244

Happy Valley

HORSE RACING

HAPPY VALLEY RACECOURSE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.hkjc.com/home/english/index.asp ;2 Sports Rd, Happy Valley;admission
HK$10; 7pm-10.30pm Wed Sep-Jun; Happy Valley)
An outing at the races is one of the quintessential Hong Kong things to do, especially if you
happen to be around during one of the weekly Wednesday evening races here. The punters
pack into the stands and trackside, cheering, drinking and eating, and the atmosphere is elec-
tric.
The first horse races were held here in 1846. Now meetings are held both here and at the
newer and larger (but less atmospheric) Sha Tin Racecourse in the New Territories. Check
the website for details on betting and tourist packages.

Happy Valley Racecourse Weekly Wednesday evening races bring cheering punters and an electric atmosphere.
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MUSEUM

HONG KONG RACING MUSEUM
( GOOGLE MAP ;Wong Nai Chung Rd, 2nd fl, Happy Valley Stand; noon-7pm, to 9pm race days;
Happy Valley)