Entertainment with Hong Kong

Entertainment


Hong Kong Disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland invites visitors into the legendary fairytale kingdom that celebrates the spirit of fantasy, the world of tomorrow and a forever-young sense of adventure. Mickey Mouse will welcome you to the happiest place on Earth complete with attractions exclusively designed for Hong Kong.

Families visiting the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will have magical journeys through four themed lands, namely Main Street U.S.A., Fantasyland, Adventureland and Tomorrowland, plus two Disney-style hotels. Hong Kong Disneyland will offer a diverse range of food at various restaurants in the park. In addition there are specialty stores selling Disney memorabilia and souvenirs in each themed land and at the two hotels.


There’s More Fun in Tomorrowland Today!

Hong Kong Disneyland has just added 3 new attractions to Tomorrowland. In Autopia, children can drive their parents in electric cars and cruise along the highway of tomorrow. The Stitch Encounter is an interactive space adventure. Stitch will speak to you in English, Cantonese and Mandarin; creating lots of jokes and laughter. Splashing around at the water play area U.F.O. Zone, everyone is sure to cool off from the summer heat.

For more information, please visit www.hongkongdisneyland.com

Ocean Park

Opened in 1977, Ocean Park is one of Hong Kong's perennially popular attractions, providing an exciting mix of entertainment, education and conservation facilities. The 80-hectare (200-acre) park, situated on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, features rides, exhibits and facilities around a hillside. A cable car system links the lowland and headland sections, offering spectacular views en route.   

New and fun-filled entertainment facilities are introduced from time to time and a major refurbishment is underway. The latest attraction is Southeast Asia's first see jelly aquarium, featuring the most amazing selection of beautiful jellyfish from all over the world. Other popular additions have been the Abyss Turbo Drop, the Mine Train, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Giant Panda Habitat, Amazing Amazon, the Flying Swing and the Film Fantasia Simulator Ride.

Ocean Park works to promote and support animal conservation in Hong Kong and throughout the Asia region. It has, in co-operation with other conservation organisations, launched various conservation programmes for a number of endangered species, including whales and dolphins. In addition, it has successfully bred rare species of birds, sharks and butterflies.

Visitors can purchase general admission tickets from:

- Ocean park Main and Tai Shue Wan Entrances
- Citybus No. 629 Terminal near Admiralty MTR station (Exit B)
- MTR Customer Services Centre in Admiralty MTR station
- Online ticket at www.oceanpark.com.hk
- 7-Eleven convenience stores throughout Hong Kong

Admission Fee (HK$):

One-day                  Adult $185

admission tickets:  Children (3 -11 years) $93
Free for children 3 years and senior citizens aged 65 or above

"SmartFun" annual pass:

Gold                        Adult $495 ; Children ( 3 - 11 years ) $250

Silver                      Adult $375 ; Children ( 3 -11 years) $188
Please call enquiry hotline +852 2580 9092 or visit Ocean Park's website for details.

Opening Hours:
Open daily from 10am to 6pm.


Avenue of Stars

Discover what makes Hong Kong the Hollywood of the East at this tribute to the professionals who have contributed to the territory's hundred-year history of filmmaking. The Avenue of Stars features commemorative plaques, handprints of movie celebrities, descriptive milestones, kiosks with movie memorabilia, a towering Hong Kong Film Awards statuette, and a life-size statue of the legendary kung-fu action star, Bruce Lee. The location on the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade offers incredible panoramic views of the famed Victoria Harbour and the memorable Hong Kong skyline. It is also a good place to watch the spectacular A Symphony of Lights, a nightly multimedia show with added pyrotechnics on special occasions.

To pay tribute to outstanding professionals of Hong Kong's film industry, to promote tourism industry, and to consolidate Hong Kong's position as Asia's World City, the Avenue of Stars which is located at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade was given a glittering official opening on 27 April 2004. It was opened to the public and visitors from all over the world from 28 April 2004 onwards.

The officiating guests were The Hon Henry Tang, GBS, JP, Financial Secretary, The Hon Stephen Ip, GBS, JP, Secretary for Economic Development and Labour, Dr The Hon Patrick Ho, JP, Secretary for Home Affairs, The Hon Mrs Selina Chow, GBS, OBE, JP, Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Dr Cheng Yu-tung, Chairman of New World Group, Mr Manfred Wong, Chairman of Hong Kong Film Awards Association Limited. They also conducted the symbolic switch-on ceremony.

The Hong Kong Film Awards Association Limited, together with its member societies (including the City Entertainment Magazine), are responsible for the election of film professionals to be honoured at the Avenue of Stars. The Hong Kong Film Awards Association Limited will nominate film professionals as additions to the existing list on a regular basis in future.

The Avenue of Stars is a HK$40 million project financed by the New World Group. The project is supported by Tourism Commission, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, and the Hong Kong Film Awards Association Limited.


A Symphony of Lights 

This spectacular multimedia show, already named the “World’s Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show" by Guinness World Records, has been expanded to involve 33 key buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour.

The brand-new show creates an all-round vision of coloured lights, laser beams and searchlights performing a stunning, unforgettable spectacle synchronised to music and narration that celebrates the energy, spirit and diversity of Hong Kong.

There are five main themes - Awakening, Energy, Heritage, Partnership and the finale, Celebration. On festive days, special pyrotechnic displays launched from the middle of the harbour add extra sparkle to the show.

For the best view of A Symphony of Lights, take a harbour cruise or head to the waterfront promenades on either side of Victoria Harbour*. The show, organised by Tourism Commission, is a must-see event on any visit to Hong Kong.


City Playground

Give your kids a chance to have non-stop fun and use up their endless energy while they learn new things. Indulge them a bit by letting them choose a brand-new toy. Take them to an amusement centre where they can win prizes. Join them as they make colourful photo stickers of the entire family. Or strap on some blades and get everyone onto the ice for some winter fun, all year round! It’ll be fun, fun, fun all day long.

Snoopy's World

Good grief, Charlie Brown! Snoopy's in town! Asia's first outdoor Peanuts-themed playground, Snoopy's World in Sha Tin is the second of its kind in the world. Kids can touch, squeeze and hug more than 60 Peanuts figures, including the largest outdoor model of Snoopy atop his doghouse. It's all in six fun zones, each with its unique characteristic.

Please visit : http://www.newtownplaza.com.hk


Toys "R" Us




Toys bring joy to children. The right toy can also help develop a child's body and mind. So take them to this treasure land where they can find a new toy that will forever remind them of their trip of a lifetime! Let them discover each store's seven zones: Boy's Action and Adventure, Girl's Favourites, "Tween", Family Fun and Games, Universe of Imagination, Sports and Outdoors, and Babies "R" Us.

Please visit : http://www.toysrus.com.hk




           

     




Jumping Gym USA




Play games and win prizes! Kids will enjoy visiting Jumpin Gym USA, a chain of indoor amusement parks found throughout Hong Kong. Test your skills and have a blast with basketball and bowling games, bumper cars, and more. Different themes and features add to the entertainment. The Hung Hom outlet, the largest one, has an Aladdin theme, a three-storey-high maze and the city’s only indoor bungee jump. The outlet at Cityplaza incorporates the theme of a colourful world with a huge maze.

Please visit : http://www.jumpingym.

  


Entertainment_ Bars & Nightclubs    

Central

The cobblestone streets of Lan Kwai Fong are an action-packed fun place to hang out; a popular loose-tie, hair-down upscale dining and entertainment area. Select from a variety of international cuisines, chat with friends in a bar or dance till sunrise at a nightclub. The nearby SoHo neighbourhood, just off the Central - Mid-Levels Escalator, offers chic restaurants and a relaxed concentration of bars and clubs.


Wanchai

Perhaps the most famous nightlife district in Hong Kong, Wan Chai continues to attract people looking for a place to unwind. Its variety of pubs, nightclubs and hostess bars can match any taste and many of the bars and clubs offer live music and dancing. Head to Lockhart, Luard and Jaffe roads. You'll find what you're looking for.


Causeway Bay

This entertaining district has an eclectic collection of cosy bars, lively pubs and many karaoke bars; all just steps away from Causeway Bay's shopping centres. Check out Sharp Street East and Yiu Wa Street near Times Square shopping mall or try Sunning and Hoi Ping roads opposite Lee Gardens shopping mall. These areas are just a short walk away from the Causeway Bay MTR Station.


Tsim Sha Tsui

The bright neon lights of Tsim Sha Tsui beckon partygoers with a paradise of fun throughout the night. For pubs, bars and bistros, head to Knutsford Steps, Knutsford Terrace, Ashley Road or Hart and Prat avenues. The fun continues in Tsim Sha Tsui East with its karaoke bars, nightclubs and hostess bars.