Ocean
Park
 Ocean
Park, lying between Aberdeen and Repulse
Bay, is the largest leisure paradise in
Southeast Asia, and one of the largest marine
parks in the world. Covering a total area
over 200 acres, the park was built on both
sides of the mountain with a Cable Car system
linking the lowland and headland sections.
There are over 40 major attractions
in this park.
Marine Land - Mysterious
Underwater World
Upon entering into this marvelous
world, you'll be mesmerized as the exciting
mystery of the underwater world unfolding
in front of you. Atoll Reef - the most popular
attraction of Marine Land providing you
a chance to view more than 2,000 fishes
of 250 species including a 80 year old and
6 foot long Giant Grouper. Atoll Reef also
boasts of the largest number of Napoleon
fish to be found in any aquarium in the
world.
If you're brave enough, take
a walk through Asia's first underwater viewing
tunnel at the Shark Aquarium. This is perhaps
the only place where you can come face-to-face
with more than 70 sharks and rays from over
35 species. Among them, over 11 splendid
species are cared for through Ocean Park's
very own captive breeding program, including
the Black Tip Reef Shark and the rare Pygmy
Swell Shark. Remember to keep you young
children closer with you, for fear that
they would be frightened by those jumbos.
 While,
You needn't manage to amuse your children,
if they are still trembling. You only need
to take them to Ocean Theatre, where adorable
marine mammals showing off their spectacular
tricks may help you. Intelligent dolphins
and serious sealions take centrestage here
- jumping, diving, somersaulting - displaying
superb antics that are sure to thrill your
children and keep them glued to their seats.
Of course, you cannot miss the
Ocean Park Tower - a magnificent 72 meters
tall tower that offers you a chance to enjoy
the most spectacular view of the South China
Sea.
Headland Rides - Games for
Brave Man
If you were especially interested
in adventure, various thrilling rides in
headland would fully satisfy you. The longest
roller coaster in Hong Kong takes you for
a hurricane speed super ride flipping through
its famous loops, twisting and turning to
give you the ride of a lifetime. Besides,
Eagle Ride, Crazy Galleon and the Flying
Swing where you're swung in chairs as high
as 7 meters through a gyrating wave-like
motion all offer you a adventurous experience
which make you screaming for more. Are you
content?
Of course, if you are not intent
on trying those thrilling games, you can
choose the Ferris Wheel, which is completely
fun, and an excellent choice for having
a relaxed time along with the whole family.
Lowland Gardens - Marvelous
World around Us
 Here,
the most important one is Hong Kong Jockey
Club Giant Panda Habitat. Opening on May
18, 1999 with an area of 2000 square meters
(20 ares), this habital provides guests
to Ocean Park a rare opportunity of visiting
a pair of giant panda, An An and Jia Jia,
which a gift bestowed by the Central Government
to the Special Administrative Region of
Hong Kong.
An An, a 14-year-old male panda,
is known as the "Giant Panda Ambassador"
and has visited different places as a gesture
of goodwill. Jia Jia is a female panda about
22 years old. She is now a mother of 4 cubs.
Now this couple live happily in a habitat
that closely resembles the natural living
conditions of giant pandas in the wild.
The project provides an excellent
opportunity for the public to learn more
about this endangered species, the survival
problems they are facing and, more importantly,
how we can help in preventing the giant
pandas from extinction.
Besides, Butterfly House, Goldfish
Pagoda, Dinosaur Discovery Trail which bring
you back to the pre-historic ages are all
worthy of visiting. Full of knowledge, surprise
and interest, they made people further acquainted
with the nature they depend on.
The park tops the itinerary
of many visitors to Hong Kong - especially
those with children. Since opened in January
1977, over 55 million people have visited
the park and today it is Hong Kong's premier
park providing a mix of entertainment, educational
and conservational facilities. It is easily
for you to spend a happy day here. Since
popular attractions are always crowded in
holidays, try to avoid the holidays or arrive
early in order to enjoy yourself at a relaxed
pace.
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