A single day in Hong Kong is a sensory-busting experience. Get an early start at the massive Ocean Park — Hong Kong’s answer to SeaWorld, but much more animal-friendly (they don’t have Orcas). Hop on the clean and efficient metro system (MTR) and within minutes you can be there.

Upon entering Ocean Park, pause to snap a few pictures at the larger-than-life water feature and animal statues at the entrance. You’ll see cable cars climbing up a mountain in the distance and be drawn to them.

Sky Gondola

Seated in an open-air gondola, you are bound for the sky. Whip out your camera to snap boats in the harbor and the park getting smaller and smaller below.

Old Hong Kong

Walk down a street that looks like a movie set in Old Kong Kong.

Polar Adventure

Experience a Polar Adventure, get some relief from Hong Kong’s humidity, and feel the ‘Artic’ air as you watch penguins feed and seals dart through the pools.

Ocean Theatre

Seated at Ocean Theatre, you will find yourself gasping with awe at the twists and turns a trio of dolphins makes as it leaps dramatically over a trainer in the water. Minutes later, a trio of seals responds to commands from a cast of characters in this “Ocean Wonders” show. The message to support conservation will not be lost on you. In fact, the conservation message features heavily throughout the Ocean Park exhibits and shows.

Rollercoasters and Rides

If it’s pre-lunch, it’s a good time to experience the hair-raising thrills of the park’s rollercoasters and rides. Whew! There goes the hairdo.

Amazing Asian Animals

Thoroughly thrilled, head to the Amazing Asian Animals section to see giant pandas feeding on bamboo and the elusive red panda slinking through tree branches.

You’ll also see playful otters.

Neptune’s Restaurant

It’s lunchtime! Pull yourself away from the furry cuteness to dine at Neptune’s Restaurant and sit facing a ginormous tank containing more than 5,000 fish from 400 species.