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Ocean Park is a marine mammal park, oceanarium, animal theme park and amusement park in the Southern District of Hong Kong
The campaign is being spearheaded by the Tourism Board to encourage visitors and residents to spend more in the city during the peak summer travel season. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Explainer | What is the ‘Hong Kong Summer Viva’ campaign? And what deals are on offer?

Hong Kong is launching summer campaign to electrify spending among tourists and locals, with transport, hotel and other sectors taking part.

China property

Another brick in the wall: world’s largest Legoland opens in Shanghai in July

Hong Kong politics

Xia Baolong holds 3-hour closed-door talks with Hong Kong business leaders

Hong Kong tourism

‘Panda fever’ created 19% attendance boost at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park: official

Tourism minister Rosanna Law says HK$121 million has been secured from Jockey Club Charities Trust to upgrade panda enclosure.

A minister has said the debut of the park’s new pandas has been “well received by both locals and visitors”. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

What are Hong Kong’s best deals, discounts for this year’s July 1 celebrations?

Free MTR tickets, Ocean Park discounts and dining deals among the offers available on anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Letters | Dolphin’s death another wake-up call to phase out animal captivity

Readers discuss better ways for Ocean Park to promote conservation, creativity labs for the young, MTR’s admonishments not to walk on escalators, and the better education system between Hong Kong and Singapore.

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Hong Kong economy

2.3% rise in mainland visitors to Hong Kong on first day of Dragon Boat Festival

Mainland Chinese tourists soak up festive vibes and savour cheap eats, as some lament ‘no advantage at all’ in shopping in city.

Data published by the Immigration Department shows that 139,585 visitors from the mainland arrived in the city on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Tonic for Hong Kong as panda cubs named

Jia Jia and De De will continue to be huge draws for years to come and, with the right strategy, can boost the city’s economy in multiple ways.

Hong Kong’s pandas

Jia Jia and De De chosen as names for Hong Kong’s twin panda cubs

Names convey Cantonese slang term for encouragement ‘add oil’ and notion of virtue.

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Hong Kong society

Rita, Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park, dies at 24

She had refused to eat and showed signs of tiredness since Friday, park says, adding tests are being carried out.

Rita the Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin has died at 24. Photo: Ocean Park
Hong Kong society

Signal failure leaves 17 stranded on Hong Kong’s Ocean Park Tower

Automatic safety protection system halted the ride, with passengers safely evacuated after a two-hour delay.

A signal failure left 17 people stranded on the Ocean Park Tower. Photo: Ocean Park
Hong Kong’s pandas

Pandas in Qatar? Meet the Hongkonger helping Chinese national treasures thrive

Giant pandas Suhail and Thuraya live in one of world’s largest air-conditioned enclosures under care of former Ocean Park worker Cissy Kou.

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Hong Kong tourism

Pandas, Bun Festival among Hong Kong’s ‘golden week’ trends for mainland tourists

Many mainland visitors turn to social media platform RedNote for top recommendations of things to do over the holiday.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

‘Seriously rotten’ finless porpoise carcass found on Hong Kong outlying island

Discovery of 162cm-long sea mammal on Tuesday raises tally of beached cetaceans in the city this year to 15.

A dead porpoise has been found on Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island. Photo: Ocean Park Conservation Foundation
From our archives

When Hong Kong’s Ocean Park Dragon roller-coaster ran out of puff

The promise of thrills in the revamped park hit snags as power failures left riders stranded, prompting government scrutiny.

Visitors enjoying the Dragon roller coaster ride at Ocean Park in the 1980s. Photo: SCMP Archives
Hong Kong’s pandas

YouTube superstar IShowSpeed attracts crowds and chaos with his Hong Kong debut

Hong Kong police say at least two complaints filed over fans chasing streamer onto train, with station gate and Octopus card reader damaged.

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Hong Kong economy

Panda Le Le’s bald patches? Hong Kong Ocean Park explains what’s behind it

Internet users have raised concerns after spotting the 19-year-old bear’s bald patches during live streams.

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Hong Kong economy

Visitors left disappointed by six-hour cable car disruption at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park

Upper section to the park had to be closed due to signal issues, before eventually reopening at 4.15pm.

The Summit, or upper park, and the Waterfront section, or lower park, are separated by a mountain and connected by the cable car system and an “Ocean Express” train. Photo: Martin Chan
Hong Kong’s pandas

HK$880 to be a panda pal? Hong Kong’s Ocean Park launches fan club for twin cubs

Keung To and Ian Chan of boy band Mirror will join fan club’s private visit of panda cubs ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ next month.

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Hong Kong society

Naming contest for Hong Kong’s panda twin cubs draws 35,700 entries

Ocean Park says organisers ‘blown away’ by number of suggestions, adds competition results will be announced in first half of this year.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | When tourists come to Hong Kong, they’re not panda-hunting

Readers discuss what the city should city do to attract visitors, and the suggestion that restaurants stay open round the clock.

Members of the media take photographs of a giant panda cub at Ocean Park in Wong Chuk Hang on February 15. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to consider extending panda cub enclosure opening hours

Park chairman Paulo Pong says extended hours could start as soon as second half of this year, but will depend on cubs’ well-being and growth.

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The public meets the city’s panda cubs for the first time. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong launches naming contest for city’s 2 giant panda cubs

Contest launched day before ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’ set to make their public debut at Ocean Park.

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Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Panda fever is great but Hong Kong needs its own cultural icon

The Lion Rock, the unmistakable red-sailed junk and the 120-year-old tram system are all cultural assets unique to the city.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s Ocean Park plans panda museum to drive craze for city’s bear family

‘We have many stories to tell,’ chairman Paulo Pong says of the project, ahead of Sunday’s debut of ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’.

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Panda twins “Elder Sister” (left) and “Younger Brother” roam their habitat ahead of their public debut. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park halts sale of luxury watch after alligator-strap outcry

Theme park apologises after launching HK$36,000 panda-themed luxury watch the previous day.

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Ocean Park’s panda-themed watch came with a blue alligator-leather strap. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

The hottest new openings in Hong Kong, January 26-February 1

Explore new dining gems like Golden Gip’s fusion dishes, the relocated Ciak’s Italian pizzas and Aire’s Spanish grill delights, or try Monocle’s boutique shopping experience.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s twin panda cubs to meet public on February 16, John Lee says

Chief executive also says an event to name the bears will be held ‘to bring more warmth and joy’.

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