Villages on Hong Kong Island – Wong Nai Chung Village

Happy Valley Racecourse in 1865. The racecourse was constructed over the farmland of Wong Nai Chung Village. A racecourse was constructed over the farmland of Wong Nai Chung Village. Besides, a cemetery was built and Wong Nai Chung Valley gained a new moniker: Happy Valley. This photo shows Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, 1869. Happy Valley Racecourse, circa 1870. The racecourse was constructed over the farmland of Wong Nai Chung Village. Wong Nai Chung Village had been inhabited long before the British occupation of Hong Kong. This photo shows traditional Chinese village houses, circa 1870-75. Area outside Happy Valley Racecourse near Wong Nai Chung Village, circa 1870s.

Happy Valley Racecourse can be seen due east from Wong Nai Chung Road, circa 1870. A rural view in Happy Valley, circa 1870. A racecourse was constructed over the farmland of Wong Nai Chung Village. Besides, a cemetery was built and Wong Nai Chung Valley gained a new moniker: Happy Valley. This photo shows Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley, circa 1870s. Happy Valley Racecourse in 1902. The racecourse was constructed over the farmland of Wong Nai Chung Village. Due west from Leighton Hill Road, Wong Nai Chung Road and Happy Valley Racecourse are seen on the left, circa 1920-30.

Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island, circa 1925-30. Happy Valley Racecourse in 1930. Hong Kong Cemetery, a large burial ground on the western slopes of Happy Valley, circa 1930s. It was opened in 1845. Happy Valley Racecourse, circa 1935. Morrison Hill is on the left. Happy Valley Racecourse, circa 1950s. Leighton Hill is on the right.