The Summit - Ocean Park Hongkong

Ocean Park is meant for the children, thus recommend parents to go to Ocean Park with your Kids. Its truly value for money!

Ocean Park Hong Kong consists of marine mammal park, oceanarium, animal theme park and amusement park, situated in Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan in the Southern District of Hong Kong. Opened in 1977 by the then Governor of Hong Kong Sir Murray MacLehose, Ocean Park has grown to about 80 attractions and 19 rides.

the summit of Ocean Park Hongkong

Each theme park has its own unique rides and attractions, mixed for both kids and adults. There are lots of choices of rides and fun things to do here.  There are also bird show, dolphins seal shows, Merry-go-round, aquariums, roller coaster, cable cars, many things. And not the mention the beautiful view surrounding the locations.

the waterfront from cable car view

Covering an area of 870,000 square metres (210 acres) of land, the park is separated by a large mountain into two main attraction  areas: the Waterfront (Lowland) and the Summit (Headland), which can be further divided into eight different attraction zones: Amazing Asian Animals, Aqua City, Whiskers Harbour, Marine World, Polar Adventure, Adventure Land, Thrill Mountain and the Rainforest.

Transport within Ocean Park to The Summit

A funicular railway system capable of transporting visitors between the Summit and the Waterfront in 3 minutes with a capacity of 5,000 people per hour. This themed ride use multimedia effects to simulate the feeling of travelling into the depths of the sea.

The cable cars - one of the best transport to The summit. It was amazing to see such a view. It was breath taking, a little bit scary and out of the world experience.  The Cable car, Ocean Park features a 1.5 kilometre (0.93 mil) long cable car system connecting the Waterfront and the Summit with around 8 minutes journey, which provides views of the South China Sea to passengers. It has a capacity of 4,000 passengers per hour with 252 cable cars on two pairs of rope-ways. Each car has a capacity of six passengers.

beautiful view from Ocean Park

Ocean Express - As the Headland comprises several hills, visitors can also opt to take the world's second longest outdoor escalator. At 225 metres long, Ocean Park's escalator is the second longest outdoor escalator system in Hong Kong (The longest system is the Central-Mid-levels Escalators). It provides a main link between facilities at Tai Shue Wan and the Summit.

cable car to the summit

The Summit can be further divided into five different attraction zones: 

Marine World

• Pacific Pier – the rocky habitat of seals and sea lions on the Northern Californian coast. You can walk under the pier to view these marine mammals in the water, complete with simulated waves. 
• Chinese Sturgeon Aquarium – This freshwater aquarium houses rare Chinese sturgeon along with other native species of the Yangtze River.
• Ocean Park Tower – The observation towers rises 200 metres above sea level with a rotating observation deck at the top offering 360° views of the South China Sea, as well as Aberdeen and the islands of Lantau, Lamma and Cheung Chau.
• Sea Jelly Spectacular – Showcases an underwater 'garden' of over 1,000 sea jellies from around the globe, set to lighting, music and multimedia special effects.

Headlands Rides.

• The Dragon –The super high speed Roller coaster cars turn and twist through two giant loops on the 842-metre-long track
• The Abyss – A Turbo Drop type of amusement ride, the Abyss raises passengers up 62 metres (203 ft) in 20–25 seconds before thrusting them downward at speeds of up to 65 km/h, faster than freefalling. Passengers will feel a force of minus one (-1) G.
• Flying Swing – Swings passengers up 7 metres (23 ft) into the air at 11 rpm in an undulating wave motion. It has 32 one-seater gondolas.
• Crazy Galleon  –  A suspended ship that tilts passengers back and forth through a 75° arc, 15 metres above the ground.
• Ferris wheel – Standing 27 metres (89 ft) tall with 18 six-seater gondolas, the Ferris wheel offers panoramic views of Ocean Park and the South China Sea.

Ferris wheel

• The Eagle – Hoists passengers 31 metres (102 ft) into the air and whirls them around at a maximum gyro drive speed of 22 rpm. It has 28 gondolas, each seating two persons.
• Marine World Games Zone – Features 20 classic arcade games that tests players' dexterity and strength.
• Garden of Joy  – Landscaped with flowing streams, bridges, lush greenery and multi-coloured koi fish.

Crazy Galleon

Thrill Mountain

It is a carnival-themed area spanning 222,800 square feet, with colourful flashing lights and strong musical rhythms driving the festival atmosphere. It offers five rides, eight booth games, food and beverages as well as specially designed merchandise offerings.

• Hair Raiser – The floorless roller coaster that riders are plunged towards the South China Sea with their legs dangling in the air. The ride travels at up to 4.0G during acceleration and 88 kilometres an hour. 
• Whirly Bird - A chair swing ride standing 30 metres (98 ft) tall, allowing passengers to control their vintage plane, lifting and dipping it through a joystick.
• Bumper Blaster - Colourful bumper cars that can carry 2 in each car.
• Rev Booster - Strong musical rhythms drive sudden reversals in direction, generating body-twisting centrifugal force.
• The Flash  - A ride that spins riders up to 22 metres (72 ft) into to air, and rotates at a full 360°, reaching a G-force of 3.9G and a top speed of 60 km/hour.
• Bungee Trampoline  – allows visitors to jump really high while strapped in bungee harnesses, to get the idea of bungee jumping.

Adventure Land 

• Mine Train  - A steel "mine train" roller coaster perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking Aberdeen Harbour.
• Raging River  – A log flume-type water ride that takes passengers through tropical waterfalls, narrow ravines and finishes by shooting them down a slide at almost 60 km/h.
• Space Wheel - offers twisting feelings to guests who will rise on a 90° elevation at 20 metres high

Polar Adventure 

Polar Adventure, featuring the North Pole Encounter, South Pole Spectacular and Arctic Fox Den, as well as a gift shop and the new Arctic Blast roller coaster. Animals include king penguins, southern rock hopper penguins, gentoo penguins, pacific walruses, spotted seals, northern sea lions, snowy owls and arctic foxes. The Tuxedos Restaurant offers view over the penguins.

• Arctic Blast - A steel "roller coaster" located in the Polar Adventure with various dips and side turns. It is suitable for the whole family.
• North Pole Encounter – you can meet pacific walruses and spotted seals and other animals from the North Pole including northern sea lions and snowy owls. The animals can also be viewed via an underwater tunnel.
• South Pole Spectacular  – Houses penguins from three species, including king penguins, southern rockhopper penguins, and gentoo penguins. The viewing chamber, glass-panelled floors, walkways and balconies overlooking the water allow visitors to see the penguins from different angles.
• Arctic Fox Den – you can see arctic foxes here to learn about their behavior. 

dolphin show

The Rainforest 

• The Rapids - A family river rafting ride along a rushing river that surrounds the themed zone.
• Expedition Trail  – A walk-through rainforest exhibits where, guests can meet some of the world's most striking tropical species  such as the kinkajou, capybara, green anaconda and green aracari.
• Rainforest Why Zone  - Trainers will relate special information about rainforest animals to guests and how they care for them.

Raging River

Tips:

• In lot of places, there are photographers who would click pictures from your camera as well as their's, and by the time you go to the booth, they would have a frame, keychain etc ready....which is an amazing speed.
• The dolphin and sea lion show is a must, the view of the ocean behind the show is absolutlely goregous and the show itself was brilliant.
• There are Halal food at Lakeside Snacks with the picturesque lakeside views. The dishes served include Hainan chicken rice, chicken satay, beef satay, special chicken wraps, garden green salads and fresh seasonal fruit cups, which are all certified by the Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong. 

by 'feb zakri'