The Hong Kong Jockey Club — Attraction in Hong Kong

The race season in Happy Valley started again in September and even if you are not a race fan you should at least go there once. Take the tram to go there and go to the upper level - this gives you a little different view of the city The venue of thw Happy Valley race course is great because it is located in the city and surrounded by skyscrapers. The atmosphere is spectacular and the HKJC does a lot to make this a great place. It is easy to make a bet, no long lines and help is guaranteed should you need some. The food concept on the ground floor could be improved and the quality of the food is unfortunately poor. You rather make a reservation in one of the restaurants on the upper floors where you can have a sitting dinner on a balcony...

A great horce racing club located near the main city. It has the nearest MTR rail almost 20 minutes by foot. Ticket price for locals is 10 hkd but tourists can enter for free by showing their passport picture on the entrance. You can bet on the races, learn about betting and easily withdrawal cash from ATMs and enjoy here. Races last for 2 minutes and there is a gap of 30 minutes in between races. This gap can be enjoyed by visiting various stalls and their is usually an entertainment like a little concert going on. There are a couple of restraunt's and a bar too. Overall a well managed environment with good seats and...

Very interesting place, it was my first time at a jockey club and betting on a horse race. We learned how to do things and got the hang of betting as there was English and easy to manage. You place your bets at the kiosk but you want to checkout the horses first when they do their rounds. Then the race kicks off after you get your food and drink. Cool experience....