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Travel and Tourism

landscape, and the numerous shops that have earned Hong Kong the reputation as a 'shoppers' paradise!

Ocean Park

Ocean Park is a world-class marine themed park featuring more than 70 attractions. Its Master Redevelopment Plan was completed when the latest attraction, Polar Adventure, opened in July. In November, the park won the Applause Award, the highest honour in the theme park industry. Future plans include the re-tender of the Ocean Hotel and the development of a new integrated theme zone in the Tai Shue Wan area with the main focus on an all-weather indoor cum outdoor water park.

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 45 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 38 million visitors since it opened in September 2005, and has won over 210 awards as one of the most popular and best themed resorts in Asia. A new themed area, Grizzly Gulch, opened in July 2012 and another, Mystic Point, is scheduled to open in 2013, completing the expansion at this stage.

Wetland Park

The Hong Kong Wetland Park is a world-class eco-tourism facility and 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.

Hong Kong Tourism Board

The HKTB is a statutory Government-subvented organisation, responsible for marketing and promoting Hong Kong around the world as a preferred travel destination. It comprises 20 members from various tourism-related sectors and community leaders. In addition to its Hong Kong head office, it has 16 offices overseas and representatives in six source markets.

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