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It’s hard to say what Ocean Park is. Is it an amusement park? a zoo? an aquarium sea-world? while there is some problem defining what it is, there’s no doubt it’s terrific fun and a wonderful day out in Hong Kong.
I’ll start off with one of the best videos I ever took.
(I hope you’ll appreciate the effort of riding a rollercoaster while holding out a video camera)
Taking the bus from Admiralty (tip – MTR offers discounts for Ocean Park in the MTR travel booth, around 180HK$ per adult), we arrived at the back entrance and started making our way up through the long 45 degrees inclining escalators.
On the way, a few aviaries, ponds and lakes. Honestly, not as nice as the ones in Hong Kong Park.
Since it was a Sunday (a day I suggest you try and avoid if you’re coming), most of the attractions had long lines. Still, the amusement park bit up on the top was terrific with the Hong Kong Island superb views adding that extra twist to make even the lamest attractions worth the wait.
The sea-world aquarium bit was not half bad. Quite entertaining.
Going up on some of the rides, Hong Kong unveiled its landscape glory.
Top rides include the rollercoaster, the Abyss (a long drop from the sky) and other gravity defying attractions.
We then took the long cable car going down to the last part. The views of Repulse Bay and Stanley were breathtaking.
The last bit hosted one of the park "biggest attractions" – the Giant Panda, which – at the time of our arrival – was taking a long exciting nap.
On the way back, exhausted, we had ourselves some delicious Vietnamese food.
One of those really great days.
MJ Klein | June 19th, 2009 at 10:41 am #
Fili, cool videos – they really show what it’s like to be there. good reporting on everything!
Grace Lan | June 20th, 2009 at 12:41 am #
Photos in visiting Hong Kong’s Ocean Park were beautiful!
Yuri | June 22nd, 2009 at 12:49 pm #
couldn’t enjoy that much of videos – because I’m uber afraid of height… scared hell out of me! but photos are all beautiful.. especially pho..lol mmmm vietnames food..
Fili | June 22nd, 2009 at 3:42 pm #
Thanks MJ, Grace and Yuri.
(Yuri – I LOVE Pho Bo, I can live on that stuff)
Mack | July 1st, 2009 at 4:56 pm #
Thanks for sharing such a nice information.Very nice Pics and video. Ocean Park is the 170 miles long sparkling jewel of Hong Kong. Kids enjoy in The Dolphin Breeding Centre. Bird lovers can enjoy seeing the Amazing Birds Show. Don’t fail to visit the Butterfly House, Goldfish Pagoda. You can engage in some diving, sliding and spiralling water sports. In Ocean Theatre there are some extra ordinary performances showcasing Sea Lions and Dolphins up to their hysterical, rib-tickling tricks which attract the youngsters. Get the best experience riding in Mine Train, Raging River,Crazy Galleon etc. For more detail refer Ocean park in Hong Kong
Estee | March 23rd, 2010 at 7:46 am #
Oh wow thanks for the tip! :)
Fili | March 24th, 2010 at 7:54 am #
Estee – sure, let me know what you thought of Ocean Park after you go.