faai3 wut6 guk1 maa5 coeng4快活谷馬場快活谷马场
Jyutpingfaai3 wut6 guk1 maa5 coeng4
Yalefaai wuht gūk máh chèuhng
Definition
Happy Valley Racecourse, a horse racing venue in Hong Kong.
colloquialplacessports
How it's used
Locals often refer to this location simply as 跑馬地, which is the name of the surrounding residential area. While the official name is 快活谷馬場, using the neighborhood name is more common in casual conversation when discussing the location. It is famous for its Wednesday night race meetings, which are a staple of Hong Kong social life.
Examples
Let's go watch the horse racing at Happy Valley Racecourse tomorrow night.
Do you know the most convenient way to get to Happy Valley Racecourse?
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Common phrases
go to Happy Valley
Happy Valley Racecourse
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