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sightseeing spots is The Peak, which provides a panoramic view of Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula and Victoria Harbour. Other attractions include the theme parks, temples, heritage sites, natural landscape, and the many shops that have earned Hong Kong the reputation as a shoppers' paradise. Accommodation options are also aplenty, ranging from licensed guesthouses and youth hostels to luxury hotels. As at end-2016, 263 hotels and 1,464 licensed guesthouses were providing more than 74,800 and 12,400 rooms, respectively.
Ocean Park
Ocean Park is a world-class marine theme park featuring more than 80 attractions. Development projects under way include an all-weather indoor cum outdoor waterpark at Tai Shue Wan and its two hotels, namely Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel and Fullerton Hotel @ Ocean Park, which are expected for completion in phases from 2018 to 2020.
A Symphony of Lights
Another attraction that captivates visitors is the nightly spectacle 'A Symphony of Lights. 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 64 million visitors since its opening in 2005, and has won over 540 awards as one of the most popular and best themed resorts in Asia. The theme park introduced a series of new Star Wars-themed offerings in June and planned to launch a new area based on Marvel's Iron Man franchise in January 2017. Disney Explorers Lodge, a resort-style hotel with an exploration theme, will also open in the first half of 2017.
Food Truck Pilot Scheme
The Food Truck Pilot Scheme aims to add fun and vibrancy to tourist attractions by providing diverse, creative and quality food options to tourists and locals while showcasing good hygiene and food safety. Sixteen competitors out of a field of 51 shortlisted from 192 applications won a Cook-Off Challenge in July and are equipping their food trucks and applying for the relevant licences. The food trucks are expected to debut 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 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 Cable Car offers a spectacular 25-minute journey with views of the flora and fauna of North Lantau Country Park, Tung Chung Bay and Hong Kong International Airport. It takes guests to Ngong Ping Village, which is designed in a Chinese architectural style with themed attractions including Stage 360, Motion 360 and Walking with Buddha. The Tian Tan Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping Piazza and Wisdom Path are other attractions.
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