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Free Ride Day 2013 – Enjoy Free Rides on Star Ferry & Tram

On May 29th, 2013 the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) will organize the “Free Ride Day 2013” again. Visitors and locals are invited to celebrate the 152nd anniversary of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and are able to enjoy free rides on Hong Kong’s popular and iconic Star Ferries and Ding Ding…

ICC Light and Music Show Is Listed in Guinness World Record

Hong Kong’s tallest skyscraper the International Commerce Center (ICC) recently added the ICC Light and Music Show. The groundbreaking new LED light show set immediately a new Guinness World Record for the “largest light and sound show on a single building” using a total of 50,000 square meters on two facades of the International Commerce…

Hong Kong Disneyland’s “Mystic Point” Opens on May 17th 2013

Hong Kong Disneyland will officially open the newly added Mystic Point attraction on May 17th, 2013. Mystic Point is the latest and final attraction of Hong Kong Disneyland’s current expansion project and like the Toy Story Land one of the exclusive attractions at Hong Kong Disneyland. Mystic Point is a one-of-a-kind attraction and Hong Kong…

International Museum Day 2013 – Free Admission to Hong Kong Museums

The International Museum Day 2013 is coming up on May 18 and 19, 2013. Museums around the world host the International Museum Day offering free admission to their institutions with the aim of raising public awareness of the roles and functions of museums in the society. This year’s theme is “Museums (Memory + Creativity) =…

Update: Closure of the Sky100 Observation Deck

One of Hong Kong’s top sightseeing attraction: the Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck announced the partly/full closure of their observation deck. The closure of the Sky100 Observation Deck is due to private events. Visitors have limited or no access on the following dates: October 15, 2012 During 10:00 – 17:00 the North and East Deck…

Cheung Chau Bun Festival 2013 is Coming

The annual Cheung Chau Bun Festival or more formally called Cheung Chau Da Jiu Festival, is coming up this month. It is not only one of Hong Kong’s most important festivals, but also one of the most remarkable and spectacular festivals one can witness. It is celebrated on the 8th day of the fourth month of the…

Temporarily Closure of Ocean Park’s “Ocean Theatre”

The popular Hong Kong Ocean Park theme park announced the temporarily closure of its Ocean Theatre. The Ocean Theatre attraction will be closed from May 6 to June 7, 2013 due to renovations and improvements. The Ocean Theatre is particular popular for its amazing and stunning dolphin show paired with Oscar winning sound and music.

First Day of Florentijn Hofman’s Rubber Duck Exhibition in Hong Kong

Florentijn Hofman’s lovely Rubber Duck finally sailed to the giant bathtub of Victoria Harbour and showed up in front of public. Today is the first day of the exhibition. The giant Rubber Duck was floating next to the Ocean Terminal Forecourt. The weather today was very cloudy. But it didn’t affect the mood of the crowds.…

Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck “Happy Family in the Sky” Promotion

The Sky100 Observation Deck introduces another promotion called “Happy Family in the Sky” Promotion. From May 1 to June 30, 2013 visitors can enjoy not only the magnificent 360-degree panoramic view of Hong Kong and Victoria Harbour, but also enjoy various offers and professional performing art groups. The performing arts groups will showcase stories and…

Florentijn Hofman’s “Rubber Duck” Exhibition Comes to Hong Kong

Florentijn Hofman’s masterpiece – a 16.5 meter-high Rubber Duck – will be on display in Hong Kong from May 2 to June 9, 2013. The cute yellow Rubber Duck has been traveling the world and visited already 12 cities including Osaka, Sydney and Auckland. The 16.5 meter-high Rubber Duck will be for the first time…