Friday, February 27, 2009

Hong Kong Ocean Park



Hong Kong Ocean Park is located in Aberdeen, the south side of Hong Kong Island. It was built on both sides of the mountain and has two entrances - the Main Entrance and the Tai Shue Wan Entrance. The opening time of the park is from 10:00 to 18:00.
From Central, you can take bus (6A, 6X, 70, 75, 90, 97 and 260) from the Exchange Square Bus Terminal to the Ocean Park for about 20 minutes. After going through the Aberdeen tunnel, just follow the direction, it is a short walk to the Main Entrance. The entrance fee is HK$185.00 for adult and HK$93.00 for child under 12 years old. Ocean Park has 7 theme areas: the Park Tour, Lowland Gardens, Kids' World, Marine Land, Headland Rides, Adventure Land and Bird Paradise. Firstly, take the cable car up to the mountain. You can enjoy the spectacular views of the South China Sea during the 8 minutes' journey. Visit the Atoll Reef, you will witness the spectacular undersea world with over 5,000 fish. Try the heart-stopping action of the Dragon Roller Coaster, the Spider, the Octopus Asia's most exciting selection of the thrill-packed rides. The performances of trained dolphins and sea-lions are the highlight of the Ocean Park. Please check the show time when you enter the park and be sure to get to the Ocean Theater at least 20 minutes ahead of the show. If you do not want to get wet by the water spray made by the piquant blue whale, please choose the seat after the fifth row. For dining, you will have plenty of choices: pizza, hotdogs, BBQ and various ice-creams and drinks.

After you finish the tour in Ocean Park, you can take bus back to Central. There is another option tour for you to have a perfect ending of the day. From the Exchange Square Bus Terminal, along the ManYiu Street towards North to the end, there is a Star Ferry Pier. Take the Star Ferry to Kowloon. Upon arrival at the pier, please follow the direction to get to the Avenue of Stars (It only takes you about 5 minutes to get there). Rambling along the road, you will appreciate the beautiful night scene of Victoria Harbor and have a close touch with over 73 famous movie stars in Hong Kong, such as Bruce Lee, Jacky Chan, Maggie Zhang and etc. You can take photos with your favorite Movie Star, of course, with their bronze statue or handprint. Besides, "A Symphony of Lights" is held here every night starting at 20:00. It is a world-leading multimedia lights and music show. The "performers" are the 18 high buildings along the Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong Island. You just choose a good place and enjoy it for free.

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