Happy Valley Racecourse,Hong Kong.

History

•Happy valley way first established in 1845.

•The first race took place in December 1846.

•Haunted history- February 1918 brought darkness to the racecourse, as more than 500 people were killed in a fire that took place in the locale.

Fire at Happy valley in 1918

Distinctiveness

It’s the only racecourse for horse racing in Hong Kong, apart from the “Sha tin racecourse stand”.

2001 brought Happy Valley the worlds biggest race track LED screen.

One of the top tourist attractions in Wanchai.

An estimated 55,000 spectators are able to watch the events in style.

Happy valley racecourse

Sha tin racecourse stand

•Owned and used by the Hong Kong Jockey club.

•Races usually take place on Wednesday evenings.

•The race track also surrounds a number of football, hockey, & rugby fields.

•The museum and administration head-quarter is also located in the midst of the stadium.

Events

• Located in Happy Valley, Hong Kong island.

•In the middle of  Wong Nai Chung Road and Morrison Hill Road.

•Was initially a marshland when found.

•Neighboring a variety of hotels from hotels such as “Dorsett Wanchai” and “Cosmo hotel Wanchai”.

Location

Dorsett Wanchai

Luxury hotel

Adjacent to Happy Valley

First hand view & experience of the racecourse.

Only a 3 minute walk from the hotel to the tracks.

Address: Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong 387-397 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.

 Tel : +852 3552 1111 Fax : +852 3552 1122

Email : gm.wanchai@dorsetthotels.com

http://www.wanchai.dorsetthotels.com/

Cosmo Hotel Wanchai

Convenient hotel accommodation

Walking distance from hotel to Happy valley

One of the most modern hotels in Hong Kong.

Address- 375-377 Queen's Road EastWan Chai, Hong Kong.

Telephone- +852 3552 8388Facsimile- +852 3552 8399 Email-generalmanager@cosmohotel.com.hk

http://www.cosmohotel.com.hk/

Sourceshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Valley_Racecourse

http://racingmemories.hk/hottopics/happy-valley-racecourse/

http://www.hong-kong-traveller.com/happy-valley-hong-kong.html#.WGI41Pl94dV