To enter the Public Enclosure, simply use your Octopus card to pay the HK$10 admission feeat racecourse entrance G to get into the public area which includes the Grandstand, betting hall and numerous restaurants.
To enter the special betting zone within the Public Enclosure, an additional admission fee applies.
No person under 18 is allowed to bet or enter premises where bets are accepted.
Tourist aged 18 or above and hold a valid travel document or passport for entry to Hong Kong can enjoy free entry to public enclosure.
Opening Hours
Horse racing runs from September to July, usually on Wednesday nights (*May subject to change on special race days, refer to racing calendar).
Opening Time: 2 hours prior to the first race until the end of the last race. If there are more than 8 races during the night, the opening time will bring forward accordingly. The first race starts at 6:40* PM or 7:10*PM, depends of the number of races arranged that night. The last race finishes at around 11:00PM*
The suggested last entry time is 9:30PM to ensure that aside from the horse racing, you can enjoy other entertainment performances in the venue.
The racecourse is open on all public holidays unless otherwise announced.
Please stay tuned to the announcements on the HKJC website and social media platform for updates during inclement weather conditions.
Tourist Offers
Privileges for Our Visitors
Tourist aged 18 or above and hold a valid travel document or passport for entry to Hong Kong can enjoy free entry to public enclosure.
Tourists may purchase “Happy Valley Racecourse Exclusive Package For Tourists” that includes two food and beverage vouchers worth HK$50 each and a beer coupon at Beer Garden, a racecourse guided tour, racing edutainment. Click here for more details.
Tourists may purchase a Tourist Badge to enjoy a pleasant tour at the racecourse with an up-close view with access to the Members Betting Hall, the Priority Betting Hall and trackside areas. Click here for more details.
To be eligible for a Tourist Badge, you must be aged 18 or above and hold a valid travel document or passport for entry to Hong Kong, and the travel document must be presented when purchasing a Tourist Badge.
Please note that singlets (including sleeveless T-shirts), sports shorts, slippers, flip-flops and plastic footwear are not acceptable attire for the Members’ Enclosure.
Getting Here
Location & Transportation
Information for reference only. Please check with operators for the latest service available.
MTR
Causeway Bay Station on MTR Island Line (Blue Line), Exit A
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