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licensed guesthouses and youth hostels to luxury hotels. As at the end of 2015, 253 hotels and 1,356 licensed guesthouses were providing more than 73,800 and 11,700 rooms, respectively.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is a world-class marine theme park featuring more than 80 attractions. Development projects under way include its first hotel, Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel, and an all-weather indoor cum outdoor waterpark at Tai Shue Wan, scheduled for completion by 2017 and 2018, respectively. Besides, the park is also conducting a tender exercise for the development of its second hotel.
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! Interactive lights are beamed with music from 47 buildings on both sides of the harbour, revealing a spectacular view of Victoria Harbour at night.
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has received more than 58 million visitors since it opened in September 2005, and has won over 460 awards as one of the most popular and best themed resorts in Asia. The resort launched its 10th anniversary celebration in 2015 and is now constructing a new area based on Marvel's Iron Man franchise and a hotel with the spirit of exploration as its theme. These are expected to be completed in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
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 recreated 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 the Buddhist-themed Ngong Ping Village is located. Thematic attractions offered at the village include Stage 360, Motion 360 and Walking with Buddha. The Tian Tan Buddha, commonly known as the Big Buddha, the Po Lin Monastery, the Ngong Ping Piazza and the Wisdom Path are other famous attractions in the
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In February 2015, US website CNN.com named Ngong Ping 360 among '10 of the world's most amazing cable car experiences!
Hong Kong Tourism Board
The board is a statutory government-subvented organisation, responsible for marketing and promoting Hong Kong around the world as a preferred travel destination. It comprises 20
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