Ocean Park

Ocean Park has been a Hong Kong institution since it opened in 1977, long before Disney moved in with its own amusement park experience. The marine-themed amusement park on the rocky coastline of the southern side of Hong Kong Island. The 170-acre (69-hectare) park includes eight themed areas featuring more than a dozen rides, 11 wildlife exhibits and rotating stage productions. Highlights include a massive aquarium, a Giant Panda exhibit with four of the iconic animals gifted from Mainland China and a living replica of Old Hong Kong form the 50s, 60s and 70s.

The park is divided into two main sections, the lowland and the headland. The lowland area is home to many of the animal exhibits and makes a good starting place for your visit. After you’re done in the lowlands, ride the 8-minute funicular to the headland where most of Ocean Park’s adrenaline-pumping rides and roller coasters reside. Plan to spend at leas a half-day at the park, if not the full day.