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Travel and Tourism

Ocean Park

Ocean Park is a premier marine theme park featuring more than 80 attractions. A new animal exhibit, Little Meerkat and Giant Tortoise Adventure, was introduced in 2020 and an all-weather indoor and outdoor waterpark is being developed. The government is reviewing the way forward for Ocean Park,

A Symphony of Lights

Another attraction is the nightly spectacle 'A Symphony of Lights, a multimedia light and sound show staged on both sides of Victoria Harbour that draws about 1.5 million viewers a year.

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is one of the best and most popular themed resorts in Asia. The resort unveiled the Castle of Magical Dreams in November.

Food Truck Pilot Scheme

The Food Truck Pilot Scheme aims to add fun and vibrancy to tourist attractions and events through 13 food trucks. It will be further extended for another year to 2 February 2022.

Wetland Park

The 61-hectare world-class Hong Kong Wetland Park 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, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) and Hong Kong International Airport. It takes guests to Ngong Ping Village, which is designed in a Chinese architectural style with attractions including 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 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. Major upgrading works continued in 2020.

Hong Kong Tourism Board

The HKTB is a statutory government-subvented organisation that markets Hong Kong round the world as a preferred travel destination. It comprises 20 members who represent various tourism-related sectors and communities. In addition to its Hong Kong head office, the board has 15 offices worldwide and representatives in seven source markets.

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