Ocean Park in Hong Kong is the first theme park that opened in the territory during 1977. Year 2012 marks its 35th Year and I am happy that we get to experience their 35th year as I get to go back to this childhood theme park after 10 or so years.
Going back to Ocean Park Hong Kong revives old childhood memories and also brings new excitement as new rides are yet to be conquered. I am happy I get to try The Dragon Roller Coaster in The Summit as well as the Hair Raiser in the Thrill Mountain. These two roller coasters really made my day. Being a fan of thrilling rides, these two made it to my favorite list of roller coasters so far. What really made my day was their ride known as The Flash. It sways you up and down and twirls you in a circular motion as it reaches its maximum sway, you'd notice you are already up in the air in an upside down position. It swings you three times! Now that is what I call a thrill! :)
Ocean Park Hong Kong stood the test of time, many thought it will die after the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland in 2005 but little did we know that Ocean Park is in fact has a higher rating than Hong Kong Disneyland up to the present. Both theme parks have different feel and different mood. Disneyland as well as its rides is for the kids and who will go wrong with Mickey and Friends while Ocean Park's rides basically caters to the older age bracket. It is a marine conservation and a marine park plus an amusement and theme park in one. It is separated by two places, the lowland and the highland wherein you can go from one part to the other in three ways; the 1.5 km long cable car, the funicular train express known as the Ocean Park Express or the shuttle bus.
How To Get There:
Ocean Park is easily accessible. There is an on-going MTR station that will lead you straight to the entrance of Ocean Park but that is still under construction and it will still take years before it becomes operational. For the mean time, take the Sheung Wan Line (Blue) and alight at Admiralty Station. Exit at Exit B and there you will find the ticket offices and buses that goes directly to Ocean Park. Bus 629 is the bus you have to take.
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