The highly urban and bustling region of Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the Republic of China. Considered to be an important financial centre of Southeast Asia, Hong Kong is known for its unique combination of tradition oriental customs with the modern urban lifestyle. Hong Kong’s rich heritage, historical and cultural attractions, world renowned leisure and recreational parks and landmarks have also made it an ideal destination for tourists.
The most exciting and without a doubt, the most fun filled attraction of Hong Kong is the internationally famous Ocean Park Hong Kong. Ocean Park is one of the most thrilling amusement parks in the world, with a large number of adrenaline pumping rides, exciting attractions and insightful educational displays. The Ocean Park Hong Kong was recently unveiled by Forbes as the 7th most popular amusement park and 33rd most visited tourist attraction in the world.
Established in January 1977, Ocean Park offers a fun filled and educational experience for the whole family. The park is located in the south of the country and spreads over an area of 870,000m2, comprises of two main areas; the Summit and the Waterfront. These two areas are connected by a series of cable cars and shuttle busses, which makes going to these areas itself a quite exciting. There are numerous rides at the park such as the Hair Raiser; a floorless rollercoaster, the Whirly Bird; a 30m high swing ride, the Mine Train; a ride going through the edges of cliffs and the Arctic Blast; a power coaster with a chilling twist! In addition to this one can witness creatures such as penguins, pandas, dolphins, whales and many other fascinating creatures in their natural habitat while learning the need to conserve these creatures and their habitats. The park also has many restaurants and leisure attractions, so make sure you pay it a visit and have a fun filled day!
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