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numerous shops that have earned Hong Kong the reputation as a 'shoppers' paradise' Meanwhile, Hong Kong offers a wide range of accommodation options for visitors, from licensed guesthouses and youth hostels to luxury hotels. As at the end of 2014, there are more than 240 hotels and 950 licensed guesthouses providing over 72,700 hotel rooms and 8,800 guesthouse rooms respectively.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is a world-class marine themed park featuring more than 80 attractions. It has started developing an all-weather indoor cum outdoor waterpark at Tai Shue Wan and its first hotel, Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel, both scheduled for completion by 2017.
A Symphony of Lights
Another attraction that captivates visitors is the nightly spectacle 'A Symphony of Lights, which the Guinness World Records describes as the world's 'largest permanent light and sound show! It features interactive lights beamed with music from 47 buildings on both sides of the harbour, revealing a spectacular view of Victoria Harbour at night.
Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland has received over 50 million visitors since it opened in September 2005, and has won over 270 awards as one of the most popular and best themed resorts in Asia. Further to the launch of the new night time parade, 'Disney Paint the Night, in October 2014, the Hong Kong Disneyland will continue to introduce a series of new initiatives, including the 10th Anniversary Celebration in 2015, a new themed area based on Marvel Comics' hero 'Iron Man' by end 2016, and a new hotel with the spirit of exploration as its theme in early 2017.
Wetland Park
The Hong Kong Wetland Park, a world-class eco-tourism facility, is home to a wide assortment of wildlife, including birds, dragonflies, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, butterflies and fish. The park comprises 60 hectares of re-created wetland, exhibition galleries, a visitor centre, a theatre and other facilities, all of which underline the importance of wetland to biodiversity, civilisation and conservation.
Ngong Ping 360
The Ngong Ping 360 cable car takes visitors on a scenic 25-minute ride above sea and land between Tung Chung and the top of Lantau Island, where a Buddhist-themed village is located. It also links up other famous tourist attractions such as the Tian Tan Buddha, commonly known as the 'Big Buddha, the Po Lin Monastery, the Ngong Ping Piazza and the Wisdom Path.
In June 2014, the cable car was included in a feature by the UK's Daily Telegraph on 'Cable cars: 10 amazing rides around the world. Two new attractions, 'Stage 360' and 'Motion 360, were launched in August to present a Hong Kong movie-themed live stunt performance and to showcase the natural beauty of Lantau Island respectively.
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