Day3: Ocean Park
Ocean Park is an animal theme park and amusement park. This is one of key attraction for kids.We left our hotel around 9:30 am and took MTR to Admiralty Station and catch City Bus to Ocean Park.This City bus was double decker bus and my daughter was excited to travel in the upper deck. we reached the Ocean Park Entrance. Since it was some holiday, there was long queue for getting Tickets. There are 3 major counters: Normal Ticket counter, Voucher Counter(Airlines or Package Tour) and Online tickets(Shortest Queue). Since my Ocean Park Tickets are part of my package, I need to wait for Half an hour in Voucher counter.
Once you get Tickets, First thing you need to collect is Map and also Show Schedule.Ocean Park consist of two levels:Water Front (at entrance gate level) and The Summit(Top of hill). These two levels are connected by Cable Car(Out of Order for maintenance) and Ocean Express. Water Front is more for Animal lovers and small kids. The Summit consist of adventure rides. Since my kids more interested in animals, we thought of covering Water front first. we first went to Gaint Panda Habitat to see Panda. Panda is one of rarest animal in world and also costliest animal. Its very difficult to sustain the in artificial Habitat. In Ocean Park, Panda is kept in artificial habitat and also breed over there.Whole of that pavilion is air conditioned and with green vegetation in it. we saw mighty Panda sitting and eating its food. Its really great to see elegant panda. I am sure every animal lover would like to see the same.
we went to Grand Aquarium. This aquarium is very nice and maintained very well. we can see sharks, Sea horse, Nemos(Clown Fish), Star Fish, sea urchin and many types of crabs.This is one of Must see attractions.
we visited Panda Village to see Red Panda. It was one of fascinating creature and very cute one. I remember Red Panda character in Jungle Book with Mowgli. we saw some Alligator and Otters over there. Then we visited Gold Fish treasures where they kept different varieties of gold fish. They also have display wild gold fish(.If you want to see more pretty gold fishes, I would suggest you to visit GoldFish market).Then we took kids for some rides like carousal, Toto The Loco and some games. we planned to check out the show at Whiskers Theatres. Its show with Sea Lion.(Not good, not Recommended). Then we went to Amazing Bird Theatre for Birds Show(Ok type, Not so special).we had our fast lunch near there.
Its already 3:00 PM, we took Ocean Express to go the Summit level.we saw Sea Jelly Spectacular. It was really great to see colour full Jelly Fishes.(Must see one).
Then we walk towards Ocean Theater to watch Dolphin and Sea lion Show.
Then we went to check out some rides. Eagle, Abyss, The Dragon and also Rain Forest ride along Rapids are very good.
How to Reach:
- Take MTR to Admiralty station Exit B and Take City Bus route no 629\
Suggestion:
- Try to reach ocean Park as early as 10:00 am to avoid queues.
- Many of shows are not upto expectations(cannot be compared with Sea world, Universal Studio), we can skip the same and also most of them are in Chinese.
- If you like rides then go to Summit. If you like animals then go to Water front.
- Don't get souvenirs from Ocean Park, you can get better one in Disneyland
Avenue of Stars:
we had our dinner around 7:30 Pm in McDonalds at Admiralty Bus Terminus and went to Avenue of Stars.
Avenue of Stars is one major landmark of HongKong. This is built to pay tribute to HongKong actors.This is like "Walk of Fame" in Hollywood. This is built on the Tsim Sha Tsui water front.This provides view of Victoria Harbor and also skylines across HongKong Island from Kowloon Side(Exactly opposite view from The Peak).I can see stars and hand imprint of Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee and Jet Li.This provides Stunning view during Day time and electrifying view in Night.Its worth to see the both views.
How to Reach:t
- Take MTR to Tshim sha Tsui station Exit J
Suggestion:
- Try to reach there around evening 5:00 PM, so that you can stay until Symphony of lights show at 8:00 PM
Day4: NGongPing 360
Nextday was our last day in HK city.we planned to cover Gaint Buddha at NgongPing village and go to market for shopping. we took MTR to Tung Chung Station, to reach Cable Car terminal.Since this Gaint Buddha is on top of mountain, we need to take cable car to reach NGongPing Village.This Cable car ride provides magnificent views of HKIA, Colorful ocean and also lush green mountain. we booked Crystal Cabin cable which has glass bottom. This is really worth to spend on Crystal Cabin. This cable car crosses sea, goes across steep slopes of mountain, along lush forest and reaches Cabin Car terminal after 45 minutes.
From the terminal, we need to walk along NGongPing Village to reach Gaint Buddha. On the both sides, lots of souvenir shops and restaurants are there.we started climbing steps to reach the Gaint Buddha. we got some good pics and nice view from the top of mountain. while coming back, we had checked some souvenir shops.we came back to cable car Terminal and came down.
we checked out CityGate Outlets near Tung Chung MTR. This is one of biggest Factory outlet mall in HK.we took MTR to HongKong.
How to Reach:
- Take MTR to Tung Chung station Exit B
Suggestion:
- Try to reach there early to avoid long queues.
- Try to round trip ticket.
- Should try "Crystal Cabin" - Must Try one - Dont Miss it ..!!
- Check for VISA promotional offers.
Day4: Stanely Market:
we went to HK MTR and took city bus from Exchange Square Bus terminus to Stanley town. This is on South Side of HongKong Island. Stanley is place where British setup their first admin office before moving to central area. Most of British settlers stay in this part. Stanley promenade has lots of restaurants serving delicious foods. Stanley market is one traditional Chinese style street market to get many authentic Chinese items, dress, toys, ornaments and bags.The Prices were much more reasonable than Ladies market and temple market. This market close by 6:00 PM.
How to Reach:
- Take MTR to Central/HK, then take bus 6,6A, 6X from Exchange Square Bus Terminus
Suggestion:
- Since market closes at 6:00 PM reach there accordingly.
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| Entering Ocean Park |
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| Gaint Panda |
we went to Grand Aquarium. This aquarium is very nice and maintained very well. we can see sharks, Sea horse, Nemos(Clown Fish), Star Fish, sea urchin and many types of crabs.This is one of Must see attractions.
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| Jelly Spectacular |
Its already 3:00 PM, we took Ocean Express to go the Summit level.we saw Sea Jelly Spectacular. It was really great to see colour full Jelly Fishes.(Must see one).
Then we walk towards Ocean Theater to watch Dolphin and Sea lion Show.
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| Dolphin Show in Ocean Theater |
Then we went to check out some rides. Eagle, Abyss, The Dragon and also Rain Forest ride along Rapids are very good.
How to Reach:
- Take MTR to Admiralty station Exit B and Take City Bus route no 629\
Suggestion:
- Try to reach ocean Park as early as 10:00 am to avoid queues.
- Many of shows are not upto expectations(cannot be compared with Sea world, Universal Studio), we can skip the same and also most of them are in Chinese.
- If you like rides then go to Summit. If you like animals then go to Water front.
- Don't get souvenirs from Ocean Park, you can get better one in Disneyland
Avenue of Stars:
we had our dinner around 7:30 Pm in McDonalds at Admiralty Bus Terminus and went to Avenue of Stars.
Avenue of Stars is one major landmark of HongKong. This is built to pay tribute to HongKong actors.This is like "Walk of Fame" in Hollywood. This is built on the Tsim Sha Tsui water front.This provides view of Victoria Harbor and also skylines across HongKong Island from Kowloon Side(Exactly opposite view from The Peak).I can see stars and hand imprint of Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee and Jet Li.This provides Stunning view during Day time and electrifying view in Night.Its worth to see the both views.
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| Avenue of Stars |
How to Reach:t
- Take MTR to Tshim sha Tsui station Exit J
Suggestion:
- Try to reach there around evening 5:00 PM, so that you can stay until Symphony of lights show at 8:00 PM
Day4: NGongPing 360
Nextday was our last day in HK city.we planned to cover Gaint Buddha at NgongPing village and go to market for shopping. we took MTR to Tung Chung Station, to reach Cable Car terminal.Since this Gaint Buddha is on top of mountain, we need to take cable car to reach NGongPing Village.This Cable car ride provides magnificent views of HKIA, Colorful ocean and also lush green mountain. we booked Crystal Cabin cable which has glass bottom. This is really worth to spend on Crystal Cabin. This cable car crosses sea, goes across steep slopes of mountain, along lush forest and reaches Cabin Car terminal after 45 minutes.
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| Across Ocean |
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| Glass Bottom Crystal Cabin |
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| Lush green Forest with Water Fall |
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| Gaint buddha from Cabin |
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| Towards Gaint buddha |
From the terminal, we need to walk along NGongPing Village to reach Gaint Buddha. On the both sides, lots of souvenir shops and restaurants are there.we started climbing steps to reach the Gaint Buddha. we got some good pics and nice view from the top of mountain. while coming back, we had checked some souvenir shops.we came back to cable car Terminal and came down.
we checked out CityGate Outlets near Tung Chung MTR. This is one of biggest Factory outlet mall in HK.we took MTR to HongKong.
How to Reach:
- Take MTR to Tung Chung station Exit B
Suggestion:
- Try to reach there early to avoid long queues.
- Try to round trip ticket.
- Should try "Crystal Cabin" - Must Try one - Dont Miss it ..!!
- Check for VISA promotional offers.
Day4: Stanely Market:
we went to HK MTR and took city bus from Exchange Square Bus terminus to Stanley town. This is on South Side of HongKong Island. Stanley is place where British setup their first admin office before moving to central area. Most of British settlers stay in this part. Stanley promenade has lots of restaurants serving delicious foods. Stanley market is one traditional Chinese style street market to get many authentic Chinese items, dress, toys, ornaments and bags.The Prices were much more reasonable than Ladies market and temple market. This market close by 6:00 PM.
How to Reach:
- Take MTR to Central/HK, then take bus 6,6A, 6X from Exchange Square Bus Terminus
Suggestion:
- Since market closes at 6:00 PM reach there accordingly.
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