Happy Valley Racecourse description and photos - Hong Kong: Hong Kong
Happy Valley Racecourse description and photos - Hong Kong: Hong Kong. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Happy Valley Racecourse. Photo & DescriptionHappy Valley Racecourses is one of only two racetracks and tourist attractions in Hong Kong. It is located in the eponymous Happy Valley on Hong Kong Island, next to the Wong Nai Chung Highway and the Morrison Hill Road. The racetrack was built in 1845 to meet the British demand for one of their favorite sports Hong Kong. At the beginning of construction, the area was a swampy area inhabited by mosquitoes, but its flat plain was ideal for a racetrack. To make room for the racing field, the Hong Kong government banned rice farming in the surrounding villages. The first race took place in December 1846. Over time, horse racing has become more and more popular with the locals. On February 26, 1918, there was a major fire at the hippodrome, killing about 600 people. The tragedy was caused by the overturning of the temporary tribune, which fell on tents with food and barbecues. Reconstruction of the racetrack in 1995 made it a world-class facility. Races usually take place on Wednesday evenings and are open to all comers; the seven-story stands can accommodate about 55,000 spectators. In addition to the race tracks, the structure has a stadium for football, hockey and rugby, which is managed by the Department of Cultural Leisure. The Hong Kong Jockey Club, its archive and museum, which are located on the second floor of the complex, were founded in 1995 and opened on October 18, 1996. The museum has four exhibition halls. The first is called "Genesis of Horses" - it shows the migration routes of animals from northern China to Hong Kong. The second hall is dedicated to the history of the creation of the second hippodrome in Hong Kong - "Sha Ting". The next room tells about the anatomy and characteristics of animals, the skeleton of a horse - the three-time champion of Hong Kong is exhibited. The fourth gallery hosts a variety of thematic exhibitions, as well as charitable organizations and public projects supported by the jockey club. The institution has a cinema and a gift shop. The fourth gallery hosts a variety of thematic exhibitions, as well as charitable organizations and public projects supported by the jockey club.The institution has a cinema and a gift shop. The fourth gallery hosts a variety of thematic exhibitions, as well as charitable organizations and public projects supported by the jockey club.The institution has a cinema and a gift shop.    We also recommend reading Catholic Cathedral of the Resurrection Cathedral description and photos - Ukraine: Ivano-Frankivsk Topic: Happy Valley Racecourse description and photos - Hong Kong: Hong Kong. |
