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City By Day

Renowned as one of the world's most sophisticated cities, Hong Kong is also a rural wonderland where myths and legends inhabit mountain peaks, hilltop outcroppings and misty waterfalls. Explore it by day and embrace all it has to offer. Hong Kong Island boasts award-winning architecture and superb harbour views. Victoria Harbour is the perfect vantage point from which to view the city. Kowloon Peninsula possesses some of the most interesting streets and cityscapes in Asia. In the New Territories, rural areas and country parks are spread across massive mountain ranges, lush valleys and grassy hills.

Helicopter Tour		Scenic Hong Kong Panorama Tour
Hong Kong Island Tour		Ocean Park Tour (Half Day/Full Day)
Sea and Land Whole-Day Tour		The Land Between Tour (Half Day/Full Day)

Helicopter Tour
Enjoy a bird's-eye view of Hong Kong on an wonderful aerial excursion high above the city's stunning architecture, rugged coastline and mountain scenery. A unique way to discover Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Island Tour
A 'must do' for all first time visitors to Hong Kong. The tour includes a stop at the fabled Victoria Peak which overlooks the city's famous skyline and the romantic South China Sea. On a clear day, The Peak provides one of Hong Kong's most memorable sights. Enjoy the scenic coastal beauty of Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay. The stop at the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter is fascinating with a close-up look at the local fisherfolk and their boat community. The nearby world famous floating restaurants are glamorous amidst all of the fishing boats. Stanley Market, at the south end of Hong Kong Island is great for bargain-hunting or for a charming seaside escapade. Mandarin, German, Spanish and French-speaking tours are also available.

Ocean Park Tour (Half Day/Full Day)
Ocean Park never fails to impress. The outdoor escalator system is the second largest in the world and the cable-car ride to the headland provides unparalleled panoramic views of the south side of Hong Kong Island's riviera-like coastline and some of the SAR's 260 outlying islands. Other highlights include the two giant pandas, An An and Jia Jia; the Film Fantasia Simulator Ride; Dinosaur Discovery Trail; Discovery of the Ancient World; and Atoll Reef, the world's largest reef aquarium. The Shark Aquarium has a shark display tank with an 11.5-metre underwater viewing tunnel. Dolphins and high divers perform at the Ocean Theatre while penguins and seals romp in the glass-enclosed Wave Cove. The 72-metre Ocean Park Tower(southeast Asia's tallest observation tower) gives visitors a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape. You can also absorb an upside down view of the South China Sea from the park's massive Dragon roller-coaster, giant Ferris Wheel or Eagle Ride. There is also the all-new "Mine Train" which will provide a unique thrill as it twists and turns for 678 metres. Take your time to experience the magic of Ocean Park. Admire the splendid flora and fauna in the Aviary and the Butterfly House. Let the children go wild at Kids' World, where an array of games, shows and rides are designed to captivate them with hours of fun. It's non-stop excitement as Whiskers, Ocean Park's mascot offers up the latest thrill-a-minute sensation with "Whiskers' Wild Ride" an exciting simulated tour by land, sea and air. You won't believe it until you see it and experience the thrill yourself! Information on other Ocean Park tours can be found by clicking here.

Ocean Park Behind-the-scenes Tour
It's a wonderful experience, helping prepare dinner for a panda. Or watching baby dolphins learn to perform their amazing tricks. Or to find out how they keep the water in a shark's tank clean. These and other awesome experiences await visitors to Ocean Park on its brand new, Behind-the-Scenes tours, which literally take you backstage at one of Asia's largest theme parks to get a view of the action like never before. The folks at Ocean Park have put together two outstanding encounters called "Animal Ed-Venture" Tour and "Marine Land Ed-Venture" Tour. On the "Animal Ed-Venture" Tour, you'll drop by the "Dolphin University" and watch baby dolphins at play. Over at The Hong Kong Jockey Club Giant Panda Habitat you'll get up close and personal with An-An and Jia-Jia as they tuck into some bamboo delicacies. You can even help make the snacks. In the Butterfly House you'll witness the moment of creation as a butterfly emerges from its cocoon.

On the "Marine Land Ed-Venture" Tour you'll visit Pacific Pier and learn everything you wanted to know about sea lions and harbour seals. There is also a visit to the Shark Aquarium which houses the top predators in the sea. You'll find out just how the attendants keep the water clean and other interesting shark facts. You won't want to miss a visit to the Atoll Reef for a front row seat to watch the daily feeding. You'll see newborn fish and even visit the laboratory where they grow special food for the jellyfish!

Scenic Hong Kong Panorama Tour
Experience some of Hong Kong's most greatest sights by air, sea and by land. The tour begins with a spectacular and stunning helicopter ride from Admiralty where you will be treated to a bird's-eye view of Kai Tak runway (the old airport in downtown Kowloon!), the nearby Kowloon City and the container terminal which is the busiest in the world. The excitement continues as you reach the magnificent Tsing Ma Bridge - the world's longest road and rail suspension bridge - and pass over the picturesque Lamma Straits. Intriguing views of Ocean Park, Happy Valley, Causeway Bay and Wan Chai are the perfect finale to the aerial tour. Next, you'll travel by coach to the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, where a delectable Chinese lunch awaits you aboard the renowned Jumbo Floating Restaurant. After lunch, cruise around Hong Kong Island's southern coast and feast your eyes on the tranquil beauty of its beaches and secluded bays. When the boat pulls in at St. Stephen's Beach, you'll enjoy a guided shore excursion of the Stanley Peninsula. Combining history and recreation, its main attractions include the colonial charm of Murray House, the traditional Tin Hau Temple and Stanley Market, where bargain shopping is plentiful. And don't forget the relaxing beachside promenade.

Sea and Land Whole-Day Tour
The best of Hong Kong's sea and land attractions are explored on this full-day tour. The tour has a set morning agenda with optional afternoon sections. Start the tour with a two-hour morning harbour cruise aboard a Chinese pleasure junk. See Hong Kong's beautiful skyline and the firing of the Noon Day Gun in the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter. Following the cruise, enjoy the sumptuous flavours of a Chinese dim sum lunch at a popular restaurant.

After lunch, tour passengers may either choose a Hong Kong Island or a Kowloon & New Territories Tour. Both tours take in the beautiful afternoon scenery of Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Island Tour includes visits to famous landmarks like the Victoria Peak, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market and Aberdeen. A jewellery factory is also on the agenda, and an optional sampan ride in the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter can be arranged. The Kowloon & New Territories Tour visits the rich countryside and traditional farms. There are also visits to Chuk Lam Sim Yuen, a country park, the Kam Tin Walled Village and the Lok Ma Chau border town.
 

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  Information provided by Hong Kong Tourism Board.