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Temple Street Night MarketvsHappy Valley Racecourse
Both are praised by experts. Overall, Happy Valley Racecourse scores marginally better than Temple Street Night Market. Happy Valley Racecourse has a TripExpert Score of 86 with positive reviews from 6 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Temple Street Night Market
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Kansu Street and Jordan Road, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Fodor's "Temple Street, in the heart of Yau Ma Tei, is home to Hong Kong's biggest night market." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The liveliest night market in Hong Kong, Temple St extends from Man Ming Lane in the north to Nanking St in the south and is cut in two by the Tin Hau temple complex." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The night market has no particular theme, but sells a wide range of goods amid an atmosphere of general chaos." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Temple Street is a tourist-packed stretch in Kowloon that provides a unique and accessible microcosm of nightlife from a bygone era." Full review
Happy Valley Racecourse Fodor's
Concierge
Travel + Leisure Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
The Telegraph
U.S. News & World Report
Wan Chai District, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
From $0/night
Fodor's "The biggest attraction east of Causeway Bay for locals and visitors alike is this local legend, where millions of Hong Kong dollars make their way each year." Full review
Concierge "Hong Kong locals are horse-racing fanatics—so it's no surprise that this track, an oasis of green lit by giant floodlights at night, sits right at the heart of the city."
Travel + Leisure "Even if you have zero interest in horse racing or gambling, you must—must—attend a horse race if you really want to understand Hong Kong culture." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The best time to experience the track is at night, when thousands of spectators fill the stands and watch from the balconies of surrounding high-rises. " Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"An outing at the races is one of the quintessential Hong Kong things to do." Full review
The Telegraph "Everyone goes to Happy Valley at least once." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"Horse racing is the only legal form of gambling in Hong Kong, making Happy Valley one of the few places where you are allowed to gamble in the city. " Full review
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Even if you're not into betting, you should visit this local institution simply for the electric atmosphere, not to mention the surrounding city skyline, which sparkles once the sun goes down.
