Sha Tin Racecourse

The Sha Tin Racecourse in Hong Kong is located at Fo Tan Railway Station. The advanced racing track equipment is among the best in the world. It is the larger racecourse in Hong Kong. The all-grass racecourse has a single track of 1,417 meters. The entire venue can accommodate more than 85,000 spectators. The race report board shows detailed information and results of each race. Watching the race As soon as the horse racing season (September to June of the following year) begins, races are held in Sha Tin and Happy Valley every week, usually on Saturday or Sunday afternoon (Sha Tin) and Wednesday evening.


You can buy tickets and enter on your own or participate in the horse racing tour organized by the Travel Industry Council. It is open every day except Mondays and race days. Starting from the 2005 horse racing season, the racecourse has specially set up a beer garden in the public seating square, close to the grass track. The scene of horses sprinting is close at hand and it is a good place to watch the race.


Opening hours: Open all year round and all day. The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on that day.
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Service facilities: Barrier-free services: Barrier-free parking lot, barrier-free entrance.


Must-see tips: 1. Night races are mostly held at the Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday evenings, and day races are held at the Sha Tin Racecourse on weekends. You can check the specific time on the official website in advance. 2. People who purchase tourist admission badges must be at least 18 years old and hold relevant documents. 3. Even if you are not very interested in horse racing, you can also visit the Penfold Park inside. This is one of the larger parks in Hong Kong.


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