[Hong Kong Cuisine] Must-visit spots at MTR Causeway Bay Station

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[Hong Kong Cuisine] Must-visit spots at MTR Causeway Bay Station


Causeway Bay is not only a major shopping district, but also boasts three ‘largest’ attractions: Hong Kong’s largest stadium, the Hong Kong Stadium, where the ‘World Rugby Sevens’ is held every year, attracting fans from all over the world who make a special trip to watch the tournament; Hong Kong Island’s largest park, the lush and green Victoria Park, which is well-equipped and frequently hosts various large-scale festive events; and the *Hong Kong Central Library*, the largest in the city and designated as a collection library for international organisations. If you wish to experience Hong Kong’s unique local culture, you can visit *Goose Neck Bridge* to try your hand at the ‘beating the little man’ ritual, or head to *Happy Valley Racecourse* to watch Hong Kong’s favourite horse racing events and try your luck. Causeway Bay also boasts several cinemas, truly bringing together culture, the arts, entertainment, shopping and dining all in one place.

‘Happy Valley Racecourse’ – a favourite pastime for Hong Kongers ~ the races go on as usual


Hong Kong has two racecourses, located in Sha Tin and Happy Valley respectively, Sha Tin Racecourse mainly hosts daytime races, whilst Happy Valley Racecourse mainly hosts evening races. Every year, Hong Kong hosts a number of races with substantial prize money at these racecourses, attracting horses and jockeys from all over the world to compete for titles. Examples include the the ‘Hong Kong International Races’ in December, the ‘Hong Kong Derby’ in March, and the ‘Queen’s Cup’ and ‘Champions Mile’ in April.
Every Wednesday, on race nights, there is a ‘Happy Wednesday’ event, featuring beer, live band performances and food stalls, allowing the public to enjoy a drink whilst watching the races in a lively atmosphere.

Address: Public Stand Plaza, Happy Valley Racecourse, Causeway Bay
Opening hours: On race days, 17:15–23:00
Transport: From the north of Hong Kong Island, take the tram to ‘Happy Valley’

 

‘The Hong Kong Horse Racing Museum’ – a museum chronicling the history of horse racing in Hong Kong


A museum documenting the history of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and horse racing. The museum features eight exhibition galleries, a 84-seat cinema and a gift shop. The themes of the various galleries include the history of horse racing in Hong Kong, the development of Happy Valley and Sha Tin Racecourse, as well as footage of the land reclamation process for Sha Tin Racecourse and information on several legendary racehorses. The cinema also regularly screens short films on horse racing, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s horse racing history. Furthermore, the Stables Bend Terrace on the third floor offers an unobstructed panoramic view of the entire racecourse.

Address: Happy Valley
Opening hours: Open today · 12:00–19:00
Tel: 2966 8065

 

‘Hong Kong Central Library’ – A Library with a Collection of International Organisations’ Publications


It is the largest public library in Hong Kong and has been designated as a depository library for international organisations, including the Asian Development Bank, the International Maritime Organisation, the European Union, the World Bank, the World Trade Organisation, the World Food Programme, the United Nations and UNESCO, for their reference materials. As Hong Kong’s largest library, in addition to providing a vast collection of books for borrowing and reference, it also offers a wide range of services, including self-service book-borrowing machines, a 24-hour book-return service, information terminals and multimedia information systems, Furthermore, the Toy Library and the Map Library are facilities unique to the Hong Kong Central Library.

Address: 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay
Opening hours: Open today · 10:00–21:00
Tel: 3150 1234

 

‘Victoria Park’ – Hong Kong Island’s largest park


 Victoria Park is the largest park on Hong Kong Island, situated in Causeway Bay—one of Hong Kong’s busiest districts. Amidst the shopping centres and towering skyscrapers, it offers a lush green haven for relaxation, covering an area of approximately 19 hectares. It is named after the bronze statue of Queen Victoria located within the park, and Hong Kongers affectionately refer to Victoria Park as ‘Victoria Park’. The park offers a variety of recreational facilities for the public to enjoy, such as football pitches, basketball courts, a swimming pool and a children’s playground. Throughout the year, numerous events and exhibitions of all sizes are held in Victoria Park, such as the Lunar New Year Fair and the Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo; the park is teeming with people, creating a lively atmosphere.
Whenever I think of Victoria Park (V Park), I’m reminded of the ‘V Park Uncle’ from the City Forum, the candlelit vigils, the starting point of the marches, the Lunar New Year Flower Market, and the Standard Chartered Marathon held every February.

Address: Hong Kong1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay
Business Hours :Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
Transport: Exit E at Victoria Park, MTR Causeway Bay Station; turn left and walk straight ahead

 

‘Hong Kong Stadium’ – a venue for international football matches and concerts


Formerly known as the Government Stadium, it is currently Hong Kong’s largest stadium, with a capacity of up to 40,000 people, It has hosted numerous major events, such as the annual World Rugby Sevens tournament held in March, which attracts large numbers of fans from around the world, some of whom dress up in elaborate costumes to show their support for their favourite teams. It also serves as the home ground for the Hong Kong national football team, and hosts numerous international football matches, concerts and National Day celebrations.

Address: 55 Dongyuan Road, Saoguanpu
Tel: 2895 7926
How to get there:
MTR: Causeway Bay Station, Exit F; Bus: 5B

 

‘Goose Neck Bridge’: A traditional folk custom for warding off evil spirits, changing one’s fortune and dispelling bad luck

 When Hong Kong people feel that everything is going against them or that they are constantly running into trouble, they often choose to visit various temples to pray to the gods and Buddhas, seeking smooth sailing in all matters and warding off malevolent influences. In addition to visiting temples to dispel bad luck, many Hong Kong people also choose to go to Goose Neck Bridge to ‘beat the little people’. The traditional folk custom of ‘beating the little people’ dates back to the Tang Dynasty and has been practised ever since. Hong Kong people use this ritual to ward off the ‘little people’ who plague them, dispel bad luck, turn their fortunes around, and prevent these malevolent forces from clinging to them.
Goose Neck Bridge faces a three-way junction with a particularly strong aura of malevolence; the ‘Three Sha Position’ is the ideal spot for the ‘beating the little man’ ritual, which is always performed by elderly women. The entire process takes about 15 minutes, As they perform the ritual, they chant incantations, placing paper figures representing bad luck on a brick and tapping them with a slipper. These are then dispelled alongside a paper-cut White Tiger, followed by a blessing and the casting of divination blocks, at which point the entire ceremony is formally concluded.

Address: Junction of Kennedy Road West and Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island (under Goose Neck Bridge)
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 09:00–19:00 (may vary by branch)