Ocean Park Hong Kong – Southern District

Ocean Park Hong Kong is commonly referred to as simply Ocean Park. It is located in Nam Long Shan and Wong Chuck Hang in the Southern District of Hong Kong. It is an animal theme park, oceanarium, marine mammal park, and an amusement park. The park has been open since 1977. A huge expansion program that began in 2005 means that the park now boasts more than 80 attractions and rides, including four roller coasters and two water rides. It is the largest theme park in Asia and the 13th most visited theme park in the world as it attracts approximately 7.6 million visitors a year. Half of those who visit come from mainland China. This park covers a whopping 226 acres but is divided into two sections by a huge mountain in the middle. The two sections are The Summit and The Waterfront. To move between the two sections, guests must the 1.5-kilometer cable system.