Sports don't normally come to mind when thinking about Hong Kong, but there are some very keen enthusiasts here doing everything from fencing to basketball to windsurfing to snooker. Hong Kong's varied natural enviroment combined with its excellent recreational facilities make it easy for you to take part in your favourite activities - or better yet, pick up a new one. With 41 gazetted beaches, Hong Kong offers some golden opportunities for sun and surf. Improve your form or your backhand while you're in Hong Kong.
Most venues are open to visitors on weekdays only.
Please call for information. Sports such as basketball, badminton, table tennis and volleyball can be played at Provisional Urban Council sports complexes, which provide excellent and inexpensive facilities. Hong Kong hosts exciting sorts events that now enjoy an international following. However, the most popular spectator sport among locals is horseracing - from September to June on Wednesday nights and weekends, thousands of people place their bets. Get in on the action with the HK Tourism Board's memorable Come Horseracing Tour , which lets you enjoy the experience from the luxury of the members-only enclosure.