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No visit to Hong Kong is ever complete without spending a fun-filled day
at Ocean Park. One of Southeast Asia’a largest oceanariums and one of
the most popular theme parks in the region, Ocean Park tops the
itinerary of every visitor in Hong Kong particularly those who are
traveling with their children.
Fairground type rides, dolphin shows, scenic cable cars, sea lions,
magnificent shopping, great dining and so much more are just a few
reasons why Ocean Park remains among the top attractions of Hong Kong.
Ocean Park is divided into two main sections: the Lowland and the
Headland which are connected by a 1.5 kilometer cable car system which
affords visitors splendid panoramic views of the southern side of Hong
Kong’s and the South China Sea.
Don’t Miss:
 1.
The Lowland Gardens
Home to the park's most adored attractions - the giant pandas An An and
Jia Jia. The animals live happily in a 2,000-square-meter enclosure
designed to closely resemble the natural habitat of giant pandas in the
wild. The project provides an excellent opportunity for the public to
learn more about this endangered species, the survival problems they
face and how they can be saved from extinction.
2. Marine Land
Here, visitors journey under water at the Atoll Reef to discover more
than 250 kinds and 2,000 fish, including an 80-year-old, 1.8-meter-long
giant grouper can be seen. The Atoll Reef also boasts the largest number
of Giant Napoleon fish to be found in any aquarium in the world. The
Shark Aquarium also attracts visitors eager to view these magnificent,
if not intimidating predators.
3. Headland Rides
The young and the young at heart can't wait to jump on Ocean Park's
Headland Rides. The Dragon is Hong Kong's largest rollercoaster that
flips riders at super high speeds through loops, twists and turns for
the ride of a lifetime. The Abyss is another thrill ride that never
fails to elicit screams and giddy thrills as passengers are slowly taken
up before being dropped into a “free fall” that makes the 3 seconds of
descent inspire visions of lifetimes passing before your eyes. The
Flying Swing lifts the daring as high as seven meters in a gyrating
wave-like motion. Adventure Land is another place for high-octane
thrills. You can ride down the Raging River in a boat, navigating
through swirling and narrow ravines.
Getting there: Join the Ocean Park Citybus Tour at Admiralty MTR
Station or from the Star Ferry Pier in Central (HK$209 for adult; HK$105
for children). This tour package includes admission to the park and
round trip transportation. Alternatively, one can opt for public
transportation. Alight at bus stops after the Aberdeen Tunnel.
Visit beautiful China today!
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