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Happy Valley Racecourse

Wan Chai District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China
Ranked #10 of 367 attractions in Hong Kong
4.5 of 5 stars 182 Reviews
Type: Horse Tracks
Activities: Gambling
Traveller Description:   Tickets can be purchased at the gate or the Hong Kong tourism Boardoffice at the Star Ferry in Kowloon, among other ticket issueing venues.  Happy... more »
Useful Information: Stairs / lift, Wheelchair access, Bathroom facilities
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Melbourne, Australia
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

what a really great race cource you will love it here More

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Highlands, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Huge experience and lots of fun! Met people from all around the world, and never quite experienced a race track like that before. I even won! More

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Gold Coast
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012
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Always wanted to do this and it a lot of fun - Hot May night - just a real buzz we bought $100HK tourist ticket to members which was nothing special - next time I will just go with the locals for $10HK A must do in HK More

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Louisville, CO
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We stayed in the beer garden area because suits and heels are required up above. It is great atmosphere! More

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Melbourne, Australia
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Being a seasoned horse-race aficionado, I cannot rate highly enough the atmosphere of the night races at Happy Valley race course. The prize money on offer and the total pool gambled is unbelievable. If you arrange it, book dinner at the chinese restaurant where you'll have a bird's eye view of the winning post whilst sitting in air-conditioned luxury. But... More

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leeds, uk
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Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
124 helpful votes 124 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

beautiful clean stadium, nice cold beer, nice food, great atmosphere horses so close you can touch them cheap entry great night out, couldn't believe it took me so long to get here!! amazing night view as well More

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vancouver
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35 reviews 35 reviews
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

I can't believe how packed the place was.....apparently the course generates a ton of money for the city (makes up for the low income tax in HK and lack of sales tax in HK) More

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St Leonards on Sea
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Even if you're not a horse racing fan, this is yet another must do in the city that just makes you keep saying "WOW!" A very exciting atmosphere, the odd band between races and great for a bit of people watching, well worth the 80p($10HK) entry fee. The greenest grass you'll ever see! More

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Boston
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Just to see one of the best run, richest race course in the world.nothing compares to the care and money spent to maintain the course More

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See 11 more reviews by welshpembrokecorgi for Hong Kong
Taipei, Taiwan
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I love this place! If you can, go on Wednesday when they have Happy Wednesday...I'm not sure exactly why this day is special, but I know that I enjoyed it a ton. The entire complex is pretty impressive, and you can grab a drink and get a table directly against the fence, which is a lot of fun. I've been... More

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