Ocean Park in Hong Kong
Ocean Park in Hong Kong is one of the most popular family entertainment complexes in the world. It was built by Hong Kong Governor Murray McLeose in 1977, and the park has grown larger since then. It consists of an aquarium, an animal park and various attractions. There are a total of 35 thematic zones here.
Brief description
The Ocean Park in Hong Kong occupies 226 hectares; the mountainous and lowland parts are connected by a cable car and a funicular. In 2019, a luxury hotel opened on the territory of the complex. The park is very crowded, especially during the holidays. This place celebrates Christmas, Chinese New Year, and Halloween on a grand scale. The ocean park in Hong Kong is large, so you need to take a map of the area with you so as not to get lost. You can download the application to your phone and navigate using your smartphone. In addition to the attractions that meet all safety requirements, there is a theater. Instead of regular actors, the stars of the performances are sea animals. The highlight of the park is the 4-story aquarium, home to 250 species of marine species. The pandas that live in the enclosure also receive a lot of attention. If desired, you can feed them. Treats are sold in the shopping center.
Information for visitors
Ocean Park in Hong Kong is open from 10.00 to 18.00. On holidays it is open until 19.00, some areas are closed from 17.30 to 18.30, but this is always warned at the checkout. A child ticket from 3 to 11 years is priced at HK$249 and an adult ticket is priced at HK$498. Children under 3 years old and pensioners have free admission.
Ocean Park in Hong Kong can be reached by public transport, such as the MRT. You need to get off at Ocean Park or South Island stations. Buses and taxis are also available. If you go by car, you need to know that travel through the Aberdeen Tunnel is 5 Hong Kong dollars. Ocean Park in Hong Kong is the 12th most visited attraction in the world. It is better to come here in the morning to have time to visit as many thematic areas as possible.
