Ocean Park— headlands of Mount Nanlang section

Dec 6
23:51

2006

B Symn

B Symn

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Ocean Park is one of the major attractions in Hong Kong, which is located on the south end of Hong Kong Island and is spread over an area of 200 acres. The park is divided into two sections, the larger is on the headlands of Mount Nanlang and the smaller is in the Huang Zhu Keng Valley lowlands.

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A cable car connects the two entrances to Ocean Park (Tai Shue Wan Entrance and Main Entrance). To visit the Ocean from headland section,Ocean Park— headlands of Mount Nanlang section Articles visitors can take the cable-car, which offers unparalleled views of Hong Kong Island and the sublime South China Sea beyond. Travelers can also see the expanse of the marvelous maritime landscape that comprised Atoll Reef, Shark Aquarium, Ocean Theater, Ocean Park Tower and among others. Shaped like a three or four storied elliptical fishbowl, Atoll Reef offers view of a variety of fish through 2.4 inches glass windows. Atoll Reef is divided into the shadow and the deep levels each exhibiting its characteristic aquatic life. The collection at Atoll Reef includes sharks, tropical fish and nautilus. You can also see a large variety of morays, groupers, turtles and over 400 kinds of maritime animals from the Pacific Islands. Apart from fish, some corals and cays are exhibited. Another highlight here is the Shark Aquarium, which is basically an underwater viewing tunnel to observe the dangerous maritime creatures. In the aquarium, Black Tip Reef Shark, Pygmy Swell Shark and other kinds of sharks may startle you as they approach. Be prepared to look sharks eye to eye as they pass safely over head. You may also see divers feeding or playing with sharks. Ocean Theater is another popular and famous spot in the Ocean Park. It is an open-air theater in which dolphins and sea lions stage a wonderful performance in a huge pond. It is delightful experience to watch these beautiful creatures dance under the guidance of trainers.