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Travel and Tourism

Ocean Park

With the completion of its Master Redevelopment Plan in mid-2012, Ocean Park has become a world-class marine themed park featuring more than 80 attractions. In January, the re-tender exercise of the Ocean Hotel was launched, and in May, the Legislative Council Finance Committee approved a $2.29 billion government loan to Ocean Park to facilitate the construction of an all-weather indoor cum outdoor water park at Tai Shue Wan.

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 46 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. A new themed area, Mystic Point, opened in May 2013. To further enhance its appeal, Hong Kong Disneyland will launch a new night-time parade in 2014. A new themed area featuring Marvel Comics' character 'Iron Man, the first of its kind in the world, will also be open in late 2016.

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.

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 and eight representatives in 18 source markets.

Information Network

The HKTB has five visitor centres in Hong Kong: on the Peak, in Tsim Sha Tsui, at the Hong Kong International Airport, at the Lo Wu boundary crossing and (during ship calls) at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal.

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