Tuesday 28 February 2012

(13) OCEAN PARK, HONG KONG, CHINA

Gate of Ocean Park, Hong Kong


Ocean Park is a major attraction in Hong Kong and world financial center in southeast China. Hong Kong's mild climate and coastal scenery, attracts throngs of visitors annually from all over world. Any visit to Hong Kong should include the world famous Ocean Park.

Hong Kong Ocean Park is located on the south end of Hong Kong Island. The larger of two sections is on the headlands of Nam Lang Shan Mountain. The smaller section is in the Wong Chuk Hang Valley lowlands. With an area of 170 acres, it's one of the largest ocean parks in the world.


Cable Car Leaving the Waterfront Station

The Ocean Park Cable Car gets from the Waterfront to the Summit and back, but more than just a transportation option, it is an attraction in itself with some of the most interesting views of the bays... Besides the amazing panoramas and the great photo opportunities, the cable car ride gives a great chance to get bearings around the park.It takes about 15 minutes for the 1.5km one-way ride and each individual cable car has room for 6 people.


Cute Pandas at Ocean Park Hong Kong


Ocean Park has four prized residents, the two couples of cute pandas which are a magnet to visitors and a must-see, specially if you have never seen these rare. The Giant Panda Habitat is home to Jia Jia (female) and An An (male), this couple of Giant Pandas arrived in Ocean Park in 1999.


Roller Coasters


Dolphin Performance at Ocean Park




Friday 24 February 2012

(14) THE PEAK TRAM HONG KONG, CHINA

Peak Tram approaching Barker Road Station


The Peak Tram, operated by Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, is a 1.4 kilometre funicular railway connecting the Central district of Hong Kong with the Peak Tower approx 150 metres below the summit of Victoria Peak. The journey is amazing with panoramic views over the northern coast of Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Kowloon. The tram which first opened in 1888 was the first mechanical public transport in Hong Kong and is the world's steepest funicular railway.

Until the 1960's had two classes of tickets, one for the rich and one for servants. The current modernized enclosed two-car trams were introduced in 1989, each with a capacity of 120 passengers (95 seated and 25 standing) although in quiet periods only one tram may be in operation. Trams operate at about 10/15 minute frequency and the journey from terminus to terminus takes about 7 minutes.




The lower terminus is situated underneath St Johns Building on Garden Road (near Hong Kong Park, the Citibank Tower and distinctive Bank Of China Tower) and the upper terminus is located in the refurbished Peak Tower. There are intermediate stations at Kennedy Road, McDonnell Road, May Road and Barker Road although at busy times it may not be possible to board at intermediate stations as the train may be full to capacity.


Peak Tram approaching the Upper Peak Tram Terminus in the Peak Tower

Overview of Hong Kong


The venerable Peak Tram is, as most passengers agree, the only way to truly experience the beauty of Hong Kong's natural wonders. Tens of millions of people from every corner of the globe have taken the ride, which affords a uniquely interesting perspective of the city.

(15) WINDOW OF THE WORLD,SHENZEN,CHINA



Shenzen Window of the World is a fantastic replica park situated at the Overseas Chinese Town. Here you can see a lot of replicas of the world's wonders, historical heritages and famous scenic sites. Within one day, you can visit around 130 reproductions of famous sites from different countries.



Eiffel Tower


For example European architectural splendors, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Ancient Athens. Here, the Pyramids and the Sphinx are quietly waiting for you visit.


Looking from a distance, it looks like a luminous pearl on the vast expanse of blue sea water. The rumbles of Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon lead you to the America, a young continent. These two natural wonders are awe-inspiring.


Niagara Falls

(16) HONG KONG DISNEYLAND,CHINA



Hong Kong Disneyland is the most famous example of theme parks is obviously the Disney empire. Hong Kong Disneyland starts with the Magic Kingdom, which is entered through Main Street USA, before splitting up into the four themed 'lands' : Toy Story Land, Adventure Land, Fantasy Land and Tomorrow Land. Each part of lands have their own interesting and special games.


Each part of the lands have their own interesting and special games. Some of the Toy Story Land games are RC Racer and Slinky Dog Spin. Adventure land have Tarzan's Treehouse and Jungle River Cruise and for Fantasy Land have an interesting place such as Sleeping Beauty Castle, Fantasyland Train Station, Fantasy Gardens, Its a Small World and the Golden Mickeys. Lastly, Tomorrowland have Space Mountain (thrilling high-speed journey), Autopia (drive into the future aboard electric cars) and UFO Zone.

At the Hong Kong Disneyland also have their own restaurant that the name is Royal Banquet Hall. Royal Banquet Hall is the International food fair offering American grill and specialty rice dishes and others. On this theme park have souvenir shop like Pooh Corner, Space Traders, Crystal Arts and so on. Anyone that come to this park will get unforgettable experience and will enjoy themselves.

Royal Banquet Hall

RC Racer

It's a Small World

Tomorrow Land