'Peak' pandas attract visitors to Hong Kong, in addition to visiting real bears, they also enjoy taking virtual photos

With the public debut of two new pairs of twin pandas, Ocean Park has become a favorite tourist destination not only for Hong Kong residents but also for international visitors.

Fubao pandas have become a cultural phenomenon not only in Korea but also in many other places in Asia - Photo: HKTB

According to a representative of Ocean Park, the number of visitors to the park skyrocketed on the day of the public launch. The number of visitors to the Giant Panda Adventure area was 5,000, with an average of 800 - 1,000 visitors per hour.

Pandas are a pop culture icon.

Not only a cultural symbol of China, pandas are also loved by the public not only for their adorable appearance with thick, soft fur, but they are also a symbol of relaxation, joy and the feeling of being comforted, especially when going through the turbulent stages of the world after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Notable among them is the panda Fubao, the first panda born naturally in Korea. In the land of kimchi, Fubao is also a phenomenon with many publications, books, newspapers, and pictures about him.

In addition, Everland Zoo (Gyeonggi Province, South Korea), where Fubao used to live, also attracts a large number of tourists every year.

In Vietnam, this panda also became a phenomenon when in October 2024, the documentary about Fubao was officially released.

Twin pandas to be officially introduced to the public in early 2025 - Photo: HKTB

In Hong Kong, in 2007, Hong Kong welcomed two special residents, the panda couple Ying Ying (female) and Le Le (male) at Ocean Park. In 2024, Hong Kong residents continued to receive good news when Ying Ying gave birth to a pair of panda twins.

These twin pandas are also the center of public attention not only because of their cuteness but also because of Ying Ying - the oldest panda to successfully give birth in the world.

Efforts to encourage the panda pair Ying Ying and Le Le to breed have been made over the years, but have been unsuccessful due to a variety of factors.

Therefore, the birth of the pair of panda cubs on August 15, 2024 is a miracle for city residents and caretakers, and a memorable milestone for panda researchers and conservationists.

Not only did Ocean Park allow visitors to visit the panda twins on the day of their debut, it also held a contest to name the twins. The contest received 35,700 entries. This is also a "huge" number of suggestions, showing the special love of Hong Kong people for pandas.

The experience of taking photos with a 3D background of pandas is also an attraction for panda fans when coming to Hong Kong - Photo: HKTB

Not just panda sightseeing

Not only stopping at visiting pandas, international visitors when visiting Ocean Park will experience Hong Kong people's love for pandas through diverse panda-themed activities for fans of "top brands" such as Fubao, Menglan, Ruibao - Huibao, Xiangxiang to explore .

One of the highlights is the Panda Wonders: An Illuminated Journey. Here, visitors can take virtual photos with panda-themed scenes and decorations at the park, and experience augmented reality (AR) projections and 3D works about pandas that take visitors into the world of adorable bears.

Panda-themed dishes are also a highlight not to be missed when visiting Hong Kong - Photo: HKTB

The love for pandas is also reflected in the cuisine, as at Ocean Park, visitors can enjoy panda-themed cuisine with a variety of dishes from savory to sweet.

And the entire hotel is decorated in a panda theme suitable for young visitors to Hong Kong.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/dinh-luu-gau-truc-hut-khach-den-hong-kong-ngoai-tham-gau-that-con-hao-hung-song-ao-20250526144305122.htm