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Travel and Tourism
heritage sites, the natural landscape, and the many shops that have earned Hong Kong the reputation as a shoppers' paradise. Accommodation options are also extensive, ranging from licensed guesthouses and youth hostels to luxury hotels. As at end-2017, 277 hotels and 1,469 licensed guesthouses were providing over 78,900 and 12,300 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 and outdoor waterpark at Tai Shue Wan and two hotels, namely Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel and Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong, slated for completion in phases from 2018 to 2021.
A Symphony of Lights
Another attraction that captivates visitors is the nightly spectacle 'A Symphony of Lights, which attracts about 1.5 million viewers a year. A brand-new show was launched on 1 December to enhance the night vista of Victoria Harbour and provide audiences with a new experience.
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, with more than 100 attractions, is one of the best and most popular themed resorts in Asia. A new ride-through attraction, Iron Man Experience, was introduced in January, presenting a story based in Hong Kong, while the resort-style Disney Explorers Lodge, which started operation in April, offered a theme dedicated to the spirit of exploration. Construction is taking place under Hong Kong Disneyland Resort's expansion and development plan, which will bring new attractions progressively from 2018 to 2023.
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. Fifteen food trucks are in operation at various hot spots and events.
Wetland Park
The 61-hectare Hong Kong Wetland Park, a world-class nature-based tourism facility, is home to a wide assortment of wildlife, including birds, dragonflies, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, butterflies and fish. The recreated wetlands, exhibition galleries, theatre and other facilities all underline the importance of wetlands to civilisation and biodiversity 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.
Peak Tram
The Peak Tram is a 1.4km cable-hauled funicular railway that began running from Garden Road in Central to The Peak in 1888. It offers a unique view of the ridgeline and skyscrapers of the city.
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