| Among the two revered racecourses in Hong Kong, | | | | racecourse is a humongous center of activity on race |
| Happy Valley Racecourse is the most popular and has | | | | nights. Just as moneymaking has become Hong |
| an electric atmosphere surrounding it. The Happy | | | | Kong's favorite sport, horse racing at the Happy Valley |
| Valley Racecourse is located on Hong Kong Island, | | | | Racecourse has become Hong Kong's favorite |
| accessible via the Wong Nai Chung and Morrison Hill | | | | moneymaking sport. The racecourse has been active |
| roads. | | | | since 1846 and the modern city was built around this |
| Resembling a Roman amphitheater, the Happy Valley | | | | great attraction. |
| Racecourse has high stands and tight tracks perfect | | | | Besides the racing tracks, Happy Valley Racecourse is |
| for viewing horse races. Gambling on horse races is | | | | also home to another major horse racing attraction - |
| the most notable pastime in Hong Kong and it's a very | | | | the Hong Kong Jockey Club Archive & Museum. Also |
| serious sport because of this. The impressive Happy | | | | known as the Hong Kong Racing Museum, the building |
| Valley Racecourse is flooded with spectators on race | | | | was constructed in 1995 as part of the grand stand |
| days and the betting is always intensive. Parties | | | | and is located on the 2nd floor of the Happy Valley |
| hosted on the private racecourse balconies are a | | | | Stand. It was officially opened to the public in October |
| common sight and the elite social crowd enjoy the | | | | 1996. The museum constitutes of four galleries, |
| races from up there. | | | | including The Origin Of Our Horses, Shaping Sha Tin, |
| Nighttime is the best to enjoy races at the Happy | | | | Understanding Horses and Themed Exhibitions. A |
| Valley Racecourse. The big bright lighting and chaotic | | | | cinema and souvenir shop also contributes to the |
| air coupled with the giant 20x5.8 meter video screen | | | | museum's appeal. |
| presenting an up close view of the races, the | | | | |