Happy Valley Racecourse

Built in 1845 so the British could enjoy their horse racing, the city has since shot up around it. This was the only piece of land on the island flat enough for a track but it was a swamp. No problem - they just banned all the farmers from the surrounding villages from growing rice...... "Jolly good show, old boy!!".

Hong Kong and Macau - Signing Off in Style

May 11th 2014
According to our indispensable travel companion, Trip Advisor, Hong Kong’s number one attraction is its stunning skyline. I’m glad we’ve been lucky enough to see this cityscape on previous visits here as, this time, the whole island was permanently shrouded in fog for practically our entire stay. A thick, grey cloak rendered the famous Victoria Peak invisible and obscured the tops of the cit ... read more

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Occupied by the UK in 1841, Hong Kong was formally ceded by China the following year; various adjacent lands were added later in the 19th century. Pursuant to an agreement signed by China and the UK on 19 December 1984, Hong Kong became the Hong Kong... ... read more

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