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Top 5 Summer Resorts in Hong Kong
Ocean Park at the southern part of Hong Kong Island provides an exciting mix of entertainment, education and conservation facilities. Opened in 1977, Ocean Park Hong Kong is one of Hong Kong's favorite attractions, featuring rides, exhibits and conservation facilities. Ocean Park is located on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. The park houses 11 animal exhibits, such as a Giant panda habitat, a jelly fish and Chinese sturgeon aquarium, as well as a four-story aquarium displaying more than 2,000 fish. [Source: Global Times]
Hong Kong Disneyland at Penny's Bay, Lantau Island, is the first Disney theme park in China. Step into four lands based on stories of fantasy, adventure, space and Americana. In each land, enjoy the high-quality rides; meet your favorite Characters and watch amazing Broadway-style show. [Source: Global Times]
Golden Bauhinia Square outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Wan Chai waterfront marks the unification of Hong Kong with the motherland. The "Forever Blooming Bauhinia" Sculpture (Golden Bauhinia) at the Square is a gift from the Central Government. There is also the flag-raising ceremony held every morning. [Source: Global Times]
Giant Buddha at Lantau Island beside the Po Lin Monastery is the world's tallest, outdoor, seated bronze Buddha. Tin Tan Buddha (traditional Chinese: 天坛大佛), also known as the Giant Buddha, is a large bronze statue of a Buddha, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, in Hong Kong. The statue is located near Po Lin Monastery and symbolizes the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and religion. It is a major centre of Buddhism in Hong Kong, and is also a popular tourist attraction. [Source: Global Times]
Ngong Ping 360 comprises the 5.7 km Ngong Ping Skyrail, a 25-minute cable car ride which offers a spectacular view of the beautiful landscape of Lantau Island, and the cultural and religious themed Ngong Ping Village.Ngong Ping Cable Car is a visually spectacular 5.7 km cable car journey, traveling between Tung Chung Town Centre and Ngong Ping on Lantau Island. Visitors will enjoy panoramic views of the Hong Kong International Airport, South China Sea, the Tian Tan Buddha Statue, as well as the flora and fauna of North Lantau Country Park. [Source: Global Times]
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