Visiting Hong Kong

Visiting Hong Kong - Suggestions for hotels, transportation and sightseeing from someone who has lived and traveled extensively in Asia. Don't book travel until you read through this site!

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Free Maps of Hong Kong on Google Maps

Google has free maps of Asia inside Google Maps. These now include road and street maps of major cities. Check out Hong Kong Google maps here:



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Hong Kong International Art Fair

The dates of the 2009 Hong Kong International Art Fair are May 13-19, 2009.

The fair, which is also known as Art HK 09, is a modern art exhibition featuring the works of both Eastern and Western artists from 100 visiting galleries from 20 countries. Works on display at the Hong Kong International Art Fair will range from paintings by Picasso and Warhol to photography, and will also showcase emerging Hong Kong artists.

Admission prices for the Hong Kong International Art Fair are $150HKD at the door, or $120HKD in advance. Concessions are available.

Opening hours for the Hong Kong International Art Fair are 11am-7pm Thurs-Sat, and 11am-5pm Sun.

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Happy Valley Racecourse in Hong Kong


Happy Valley Racetrack
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Happy Valley Racecourse Address:
2 Sports Rd., Happy Valley, Hong Kong

Happy Valley Racecourse Phone:
(852) 2895 1523

Happy Valley Racecourse Schedule:
Races at Happy Valley are held between September and June on Wednesday nights (7:30pm-10:30 or 11pm) and some weekend afternoons

Happy Valley Racecourse Admission: HK$10

If you like going to the horse races, Happy Valley Racecourse in Hong Kong is the perfect spot for you. Built in 1846, Happy Valley is a rare example of an in-city racecourse. A Wednesday night or weekend afternoon at Happy Valley Racecourse is a lively event, and rumor has it that more money changes hands here in a single night than during the Kentucky Derby.

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