Getting to Sha Tin & Happy Valley racecourses on race day

Sha Tin Racecourse

• Address：6001 Tai Po Road–Sha Tin, Fo Tan, Hong Kong
• MTR：East Rail · Racecourse Station
• Route tips：Check the day’s Racecourse Station service, then follow signs to the public entrances. Gate 5 is near the station; Sha Tin Station is a different stop.
• Opening：Race days · usually 2 hours before racing
• Admission is for people aged 18 or above. Admission arrangements follow the HKJC’s official notices.
• Check the fixture; meetings are usually on weekends and public holidays. Slippers and plastic footwear are not permitted in public areas; members’ areas have stricter dress rules.

Happy Valley Racecourse

• Address：Public entrance G, Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong
• MTR：Island Line · Causeway Bay Exit A
• Route tips：Walk from Exit A to public entrance G on Wong Nai Chung Road, or check tram services to Happy Valley. Allow time for the journey home.
• Opening：Evening meetings · usually Wednesdays
• The public stand entrance is public entrance G. Admission arrangements follow the HKJC’s official notices.
• Normally opens two hours before racing; roughly 5–11pm is an evening-meeting guide, not a fixed weekly schedule. Admission is for ages 18+. Check the current fixture.

From Shenzhen

Prefer not to change trains? A private car goes straight to the racecourse; our team confirms the details.

FAQ

Which MTR line goes to Sha Tin Racecourse?

East Rail Line, Racecourse Station. Check that day’s station service first; Sha Tin Station is a different stop.

How do I get to Happy Valley Racecourse?

Island Line, Causeway Bay Exit A, then walk to the public entrance on Wong Nai Chung Road. Happy Valley usually races on Wednesday evenings.

Can I take a private car from Shenzhen?

Yes. Xiaomage Sports offers private cars between Shenzhen districts and Hong Kong; the trip is confirmed by our team.

How do I get to Sha Tin Racecourse?

Cross at Lo Wu or the Lok Ma Chau Spur Line and take the MTR East Rail Line south. Racecourse Station only runs on race days; when it is closed, get off at Fo Tan Station and walk about 15 minutes from Exit C. (Sources: HKJC, Hong Kong Tourism Board)

Sources: HKJC、Hong Kong Tourism Board

How do I get to Sha Tin Racecourse when Racecourse Station is closed?

Get off at Fo Tan Station on the East Rail Line and walk about 15 minutes from Exit C. (Sources: HKJC, Hong Kong Tourism Board)

Sources: HKJC、Hong Kong Tourism Board

When is Racecourse Station open?

Racecourse Station is open on race days only. Check the service hours published by the MTR before you set out. (Sources: Hong Kong Tourism Board, MTR)

Sources: Hong Kong Tourism Board、MTR

How do I get from Shenzhen to Happy Valley Racecourse?

After crossing the border, take the MTR to Causeway Bay on the Island Line, leave by Exit A and walk along Wong Nai Chung Road for about 20 minutes. You can also take the tram to Leighton Road or Happy Valley Terminus. (Sources: HKJC, Hong Kong Tourism Board)

Sources: HKJC、Hong Kong Tourism Board

How do I get to Happy Valley Racecourse?

Take the Island Line to Causeway Bay, leave by Exit A and walk along Wong Nai Chung Road for about 20 minutes. You can also take the tram to Leighton Road or Happy Valley Terminus. (Sources: HKJC, Hong Kong Tourism Board)

Sources: HKJC、Hong Kong Tourism Board

Can bad weather affect my trip? What should I check before leaving?

Before you go, check the bad-weather arrangements the HKJC announces on the day through its website and social media. (Source: HKJC)

Sources: HKJC