..Hong Kong: A Trip to Ocean Park..

Now its time to go out of country as a birthday present to my self and our destination is Hong Kong. I am excited of this trip because first its my first time to travel with my Muder and second its my first attempt to go out of country. 

We arrived at Hong Kong International Airport by around 10AM in the morning. After checking out we look for our guide that will bring us to our hotel. We made our reservation to PANDA Hotel, it is one of the largest hotel in Hong Kong located at Tsuen Wah Street, Tsuen Wan, HK. It also serves as the landmark at the heart of Tsuen Wan and just 30 minutes or less away from the HK International Airport (Chek Lap Kok). As the name of our hotel says, you'll see Panda everywhere ^__^.

Two panda welcomes you upon arriving at the Hotel

Hotel Elevator at Panda Hotel

After checking in and took some rest in our hotel, we started our tour right away. Our first destination is Ocean Park Hong Kong. It is an oceanarium, manire mammal park, animal theme park and amusement park located in Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan in Southern District of Hong Kong. General Admission fee is HK $280 which entitle you to enjoy the park for one whole day.

Upon arriving at the Ocean Park, we explore the park, look some snack and took some picture. We also saw group of Filipino performing in the park for the tourist.

Filipino Performer

The first attraction that we try is the Cable Car, it is a great way to travel between the waterfront and the summit. This attraction is located between the two sides of mountain, and provides a view of the entire park and the sea. My muder is a bit scared to try it but I'm glad I convinced her and able to see a beautiful view. The ride is approximately 10 minute or less.

When we reach the summit area, we go the The Rainforest. It has two attraction The Rapids and The Expedition Trail. The Rapid is a river ride however it undergoes maintenance when we were there. So we just go to the Expedition Trail,it is a hands on journey through the habitat of the rarest animal in the world.

Then there is the Ocean Theater,featuring the spectacular "Sea Dreams" show. This is a story about a dream how human and animals can live harmoniously, with mutual love and respect.

After the show we decided to go back to the Waterfront, this time we try the Ocean Express, its a train that travels a tunnel between the Summit and the Waterfront. Its approximately 5 minute or less ride and offers a vivid experience that simulates a journey through the ocean's depth.

Outside the Ocean Express

There is a Whiskers Harbour's Balloons Up Up and Away, it is a hot-air balloon themed that let's you fly and float in the azure sky.  

In the Aqua City, the Grand Aquarium is located. This bring us quickly to the depth of the ocean floor. Then we found what they consider the world's largest aquarium dome. There are lots of ocean creature that we saw inside.

But don't leave the park without seeing the Symbio. It is a spectacular dancing fountain show at the Aqua City lagoon. The water fountain turns into a stage for the Symbio show. This is a show between a two dragon clash, the Fire Dragon and the Water Dragon.

You can watch Symbio in this link. Enjoy ^__^

Park Hours:
9:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Summit Close at 6:00PM

Date: February 13,2012