Address: Public Stand Plaza, Happy Valley Racecourse, Causeway Bay
\n<\/span>Opening hours: On race days, 17:15\u201323:00
\n<\/span>Transport: From the north of Hong Kong Island, take the tram to \u2018Happy Valley\u2019<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
\n\u2018The Hong Kong Horse Racing Museum\u2019 \u2013 a museum chronicling the history of horse racing in Hong Kong<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nA 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\u2019s horse racing history. Furthermore, the Stables Bend Terrace on the third floor offers an unobstructed panoramic view of the entire racecourse.<\/p>\n
Address: Happy Valley<\/span>
\nOpening hours: Open today \u00b7 12:00\u201319:00<\/span>
\nTel: 2966 8065<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
\n\u2018Hong Kong Central Library\u2019 \u2013 A Library with a Collection of International Organisations\u2019 Publications<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nIt 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Address: 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay<\/span>
\nOpening hours: Open today \u00b7 10:00\u201321:00<\/span>
\nTel: 3150 1234<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
\n\u2018Victoria Park\u2019 \u2013 Hong Kong Island\u2019s largest park<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\n \u00a0Victoria Park is the largest park on Hong Kong Island, situated in Causeway Bay\u2014one of Hong Kong\u2019s 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 \u2018Victoria Park\u2019. 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\u2019s 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.<\/span>
\nWhenever I think of Victoria Park (V Park), I\u2019m reminded of the \u2018V Park Uncle\u2019 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.<\/p>\nAddress: Hong Kong<\/span>1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay<\/span><\/span>
\n Business Hours :<\/span>Monday to Sunday: 24 hours
\n<\/span><\/span>Transport: Exit E at Victoria Park, MTR Causeway Bay Station; turn left and walk straight ahead<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
\n\u2018Hong Kong Stadium\u2019 \u2013 a venue for international football matches and concerts<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\nFormerly known as the Government Stadium, it is currently Hong Kong\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Address: 55 Dongyuan Road, Saoguanpu
\nTel: 2895 7926
\nHow to get there:<\/span>
\n MTR: Causeway Bay Station, Exit F; Bus: 5B<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n
\n\u2018Goose Neck Bridge\u2019: A traditional folk custom for warding off evil spirits, changing one\u2019s fortune and dispelling bad luck<\/span><\/h3>\n
\n \u00a0<\/b>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 \u2018beat the little people\u2019. The traditional folk custom of \u2018beating the little people\u2019 dates back to the Tang Dynasty and has been practised ever since. Hong Kong people use this ritual to ward off the \u2018little people\u2019 who plague them, dispel bad luck, turn their fortunes around, and prevent these malevolent forces from clinging to them.
\nGoose Neck Bridge faces a three-way junction with a particularly strong aura of malevolence; the \u2018Three Sha Position\u2019 is the ideal spot for the \u2018beating the little man\u2019 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.<\/p>\nAddress: Junction of Kennedy Road West and Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island (under Goose Neck Bridge)<\/span>
\nOpening hours: Monday to Sunday: 09:00\u201319:00 (may vary by branch)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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