Horse Racing / Hong Kong Racing Museum (Happy Valley)

Horse racing is the most popular sport in Hong Kong, attracting a huge local following. Attending a race meeting at the Happy Valley Racecourse is an opportunity to experience true Hong Kong Culture. This magnificent course has been the home of Hong Kong racing since 1846. Hong Kong's second racecourse at Sha Tin, opened in 1978, and is home to the world's richest day of turf racing and the world's longest Diamond Vision Television screen. The racing season runs from September to June/early July the following years. Night race meetings are held in Happy Valley on most Wednesday evenings, while day race meetings are held in Sha Tin on Saturdays or Sundays.

Join a Come Horse racing Tour that lets visitors spend the day or evening in the plush comfort of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Members' Enclosure enjoying all of the exciting track action. Participants can also enjoy betting orientation, plus guided tours of the parade rings an winning post.

Adjoining the stands of the Happy Valley Racecourse is the Hong Kong Racing Museum, dedicated to the history of Hong Kong Horse racing since the Mid-19th century. Enjoy exhibits, souvenir shop and stunning views of the track. Open 10am-5pm, Tuesday to Sunday or 10am-7:30pm on night race meetings. Closed on Mondays.

HOW TO GO HONG KONG RACING MUSEUM

• To Happy Valley Racecourse: MTR Causeway Bay Station Exit A, walk along Wong Nai Chung Road towards Happy Valley Racecourse for about 20 minutes.
• To Sha Tin Racecourse: MTR Racecourse Station (Racing days only)

For come Horseracing tour: contact your travel agent or hotel tour desk.

remarks: No person under the age of 18 is allowed to enter premises where bets are accepted.