subject: Happy Valley Race Course - be a part of the action [print this page] Spirits are high, the air is charged and the heart beats are almost audible at the centre of Hong Kong city. The enthusiasm among the locals is just as great as the money involved when those well groomed stallions come to the fore at what is nicknamed the Oasis of Green in the Middle of the City'.
Horse racing is the only legal form of gambling in Hong Kong and from September to June that's the most talked of topic in town. For hundreds of years people have flocked by the thousand to the green pastures for both entertainment and to make money. Since the stakes are high being involved is quite lucrative for some of the lucky ones. There's so much to cheer for and rejoice about, that even those who end up on the losing side actually do have a good time. Residents of the high rise buildings which surround the field host chic tea parties while they watch the competition below and enjoy the lovely aerial view. All in all everyone's attention is focused in one single direction and that is towards the Happy Valley Race Course.
The night races are the most popular, with its colourful lighting and vibrant atmosphere. A wide digital screen displays the progress of the races, the highest stakes and the manners of betting. The anguish of defeat, the joy of victory, the passion for the races and the thrills of it all can be experienced if you step into the fields.
Guests from every hotel Hong Kong also meander in the evenings to the grounds to be a part of the action. Starting from Hong Kong hotels, the entire city seems to be pumped up with energy. Langham Place Mongkok Hong Kong is a convenient stopover for those who want to be a part of the thrilling competition. If you are the adventurous, risk loving kind you should not miss the battle of the stallions.
Happy Valley Race Course - be a part of the action
