Happy Valley

Happy Valley is located between Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. The people of Hong Kong gather to enjoy the excitement of horse racing.

Happy Valley Racecourse was founded in the mid 1840s. It was formerly a piece of marsh land but following extensive reclamation. The first horse-racing was held here in 1846.

Hong Kong's second racecourse was created in Sha Tin in the New Territories. Hong Kong is now recognized internationally as a racing venue and is a favorite spectator sport among Hong Kong residents.

Racing season runs from September - June, when two weekly meetings are held. One is on Wednesday evening, and the other on either Saturday or Sunday afternoon. For those who do not wish to make their own arrangements it is possible to join parties organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Happy Valley venue which can accommodate up to 35,000 race-goers has advanced tracks, giant computer screens and other modern facilities. Spectators are reminded that it is forbidden to use flash photography as this has an adverse effect on the horses and their performance. Audiences can view the race card and betting information on the giant screens. Words cannot describe the spectacular and exciting scene at the races, something that most visitors to Hong Kong would be loath to miss.

Hong Kong Horse-Racing Museum is here; the interesting history and anecdotes of Hong Kong horse-racing, and exhibits of various harnesses. This racecourse is also an ideal venue for large-scale activities and it also offers a high quality service for visitors. So, don’t forget to visit here.