Happy Valley
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Location
Famous for its Race Course, Happy Valley is located in the centre of Hong Kong
Island, close to Causeway Bay. This is urban living at its best and has become
very popular over the last few years with young singles and expatriates without
children. Happy Valley never sleeps and is very highly populated. There are
many high-rise apartment blocks with westward views over Victoria Harbour and
the Racecourse.
Accommodation
Happy Valley consists of a diverse range of residential units. Located around
the racecourse are older and newer style buildings, both high-rise and
low-rise. Further up the hill are predominantly high-rise developments, such as
Beverly Hill, with open views and a good range of recreational facilities.
There is also a choice of serviced apartments in Happy Valley.
Transport
Public transport is extensive with the tram terminus, and several buses to
Central and Causeway Bay providing links to the MTR. Some developments also
provide a residents¡¯ shuttle bus service.
Shopping
Part of Happy Valley¡¯s charm is its village-like atmosphere. There are food and
vegetable stalls, many restaurants with international cuisine, two large
supermarkets, laundries, dry-cleaners, delicatessens, etc.
Medical
Within Happy Valley there are several private doctors¡¯ and dentists¡¯ practices,
together with a pharmacy, The Adventist Hospital is nearby on Stubbs Road and
the Hong Kong Sanitorium and Hospital is on Village Road.
Education
The French International School and the English Schools¡¯ Foundation¡¯s Bradbury
Junior School are located close to Happy Valley and a few pre-schools,
including Woodland Montessori, are within easy access.
Recreation
Recreationally, the centre of the race course has football, hockey and rugby
pitches, walking tracks, ovals, and sitting out areas. The Football and Cricket
Clubs are nearby and the Urban Services Tennis Centre is also accessible at
Wong Nai Chung Gap Road.
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