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Peak tram
v In service since 1888.
v One of the oldest and most
famous funicular railways in
the world.
v Running from Central up to
Victoria Peak, the highest spot
on Hong Kong Island, from where
you can enjoy a beautiful vista of
the city spreading out on both
sides of Victoria Harbour.

Ngong Ping 360
Asia's longest bi-cable aerial ride --
a 5.7km journey
Exciting theme parks
v Ocean Park is a major resort
and leisure destination in Offering stunning views of
Hong Kong which will transform Hong Kong's largest island and
into a destination which the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao
focuses on conservation and v Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Bridge, the cable car takes
education, grounded in nature is one of the most popular and best passengers from Tung Chung
and complemented by adventure themed resorts in Asia.
and leisure elements to enhance Currently, the resort is taking forward its to Ngong Ping Village on a lofty
visitor experience. The opening multi-year expansion and development mountain on Lantau Island
of the Water World, an all- plan. Among others, the Castle of where the Big Buddha sits
weather indoor cum outdoor Magical Dreams and its brand new serenely on a cliff adjoining
water attraction, in September daytime show, were launched in a Buddhist monastery.
2021 provides some new November 2020 and June 2021
entertainment and excitement to respectively, while construction of the #DIVERSE
the public. new “Frozen” themed area is underway. Star ferry
v In service since 1880.
v Ranked first in a poll of the world's “most exciting and scenic” ferry rides
Ding-Ding by the Society of American Travel Writers.
Old-fashioned double-decker
trams, affectionately called
“ding-ding”, trundle along the
streets of urban Hong Kong Island,
offering passengers a leisurely
view of the passing sights.

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