From swanky to retro-cool: 9 exciting attractions coming to Hong Kong

Maggie Hiufu Wong
By Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN
Published 8:03 PM EDT, Tue June 5, 2018
<strong>Ocean Park: </strong>Hong Kong's homegrown theme park is going through a major makeover. Water World, set to open in 2019, will feature a series of unique terraced platforms facing the South China Sea.
Ocean Park: Hong Kong's homegrown theme park is going through a major makeover. Water World, set to open in 2019, will feature a series of unique terraced platforms facing the South China Sea.
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<strong>New Ocean Park hotels: </strong>Expansion plans include two hotels -- Ocean Park Marriott Hotel (set to open in 2018) and Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong (scheduled for 2021) -- as well as a water park, which will be open year-round.
New Ocean Park hotels: Expansion plans include two hotels -- Ocean Park Marriott Hotel (set to open in 2018) and Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel Hong Kong (scheduled for 2021) -- as well as a water park, which will be open year-round.
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<strong>Ocean Park Marriott Hotel: </strong>The 471-room Marriott will feature a 16-meter-high cylindrical aquarium centerpiece in the hotel lobby and a range of themed rooms.
Ocean Park Marriott Hotel: The 471-room Marriott will feature a 16-meter-high cylindrical aquarium centerpiece in the hotel lobby and a range of themed rooms.
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<strong>Victoria Dockside: </strong>Victoria Dockside is a $2.6 billion, three million square-feet art and design district in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Victoria Dockside: Victoria Dockside is a $2.6 billion, three million square-feet art and design district in Tsim Sha Tsui.
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<strong>Avenue of Stars and Salisbury Garden:</strong> The promenade outside Victoria Dockside -- including Avenue of Stars and Salisbury Garden -- will be redesigned by James Corner, the man behind New York's famed High Line.
Avenue of Stars and Salisbury Garden: The promenade outside Victoria Dockside -- including Avenue of Stars and Salisbury Garden -- will be redesigned by James Corner, the man behind New York's famed High Line.
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<strong>West Kowloon Cultural District: </strong>After years of debate, planning and construction, the landscape-changing West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong's largest cultural project to date, is finally taking shape.
West Kowloon Cultural District: After years of debate, planning and construction, the landscape-changing West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong's largest cultural project to date, is finally taking shape.
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<strong>Art Park: </strong>A new section of the Art Park in West Kowloon Cultural District opened in February 2018. Sitting in the center of the Art Park is an outdoor performance area called Freespace that's scheduled to open in 2019.
Art Park: A new section of the Art Park in West Kowloon Cultural District opened in February 2018. Sitting in the center of the Art Park is an outdoor performance area called Freespace that's scheduled to open in 2019.
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<strong>The Hong Kong Palace Museum: </strong>The city's version of Beijing's Palace Museum, The Hong Kong Palace Museum is expected to be complete in 2022. The museum will stock and exhibit historical Chinese art from the imperial courts.
The Hong Kong Palace Museum: The city's version of Beijing's Palace Museum, The Hong Kong Palace Museum is expected to be complete in 2022. The museum will stock and exhibit historical Chinese art from the imperial courts.
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<strong>The Lyric Theatre Complex: </strong>The Lyric Theatre Complex, planned to open in 2021, features three theaters for dance and music performances along the waterfront.
The Lyric Theatre Complex: The Lyric Theatre Complex, planned to open in 2021, features three theaters for dance and music performances along the waterfront.
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<strong>M+ Museum: </strong>The 17,000-square-meter M+ Museum, scheduled to open in 2019, will be one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary visual culture in the world.
M+ Museum: The 17,000-square-meter M+ Museum, scheduled to open in 2019, will be one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary visual culture in the world.
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<strong>Xiqu Centre: </strong>Among the five major buildings in West Kowloon Cultural District, Xiqu Centre will be the first and only major structure to open in 2018. It'll be dedicated to promoting and conserving Cantonese opera as well as other traditional Chinese performances.
Xiqu Centre: Among the five major buildings in West Kowloon Cultural District, Xiqu Centre will be the first and only major structure to open in 2018. It'll be dedicated to promoting and conserving Cantonese opera as well as other traditional Chinese performances.
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<strong>Tai Kwun: </strong>One of the most anticipated new attractions in Hong Kong, Tai Kwun finally opened in May 2018 following years of renovation work.
Tai Kwun: One of the most anticipated new attractions in Hong Kong, Tai Kwun finally opened in May 2018 following years of renovation work.
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<strong>Historical complex: </strong>Dating back to 1841, Tai Kwun is a 13,600-square-meter walled cluster comprised of 16 historical buildings, including three declared monuments -- Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison -- and two new buildings.
Historical complex: Dating back to 1841, Tai Kwun is a 13,600-square-meter walled cluster comprised of 16 historical buildings, including three declared monuments -- Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison -- and two new buildings.
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<strong>Victoria Prison: </strong>Tai Kwun's old Victoria Prison will house a restaurant where visitors can taste a "prison meal."
Victoria Prison: Tai Kwun's old Victoria Prison will house a restaurant where visitors can taste a "prison meal."
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<strong>Laundry Steps: </strong>The revamped Tai Kwun now houses an international-grade art gallery, an auditorium and a carefully curated selection of shops and restaurants.
Laundry Steps: The revamped Tai Kwun now houses an international-grade art gallery, an auditorium and a carefully curated selection of shops and restaurants.
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<strong>Rosewood Hong Kong: </strong>Towering over the Victoria Harbour, Rosewood Hong Kong is home to 323 rooms, 90 suites -- the highest number in town -- and eight restaurants and bars.
Rosewood Hong Kong: Towering over the Victoria Harbour, Rosewood Hong Kong is home to 323 rooms, 90 suites -- the highest number in town -- and eight restaurants and bars.
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<strong>Rosewood Hong Kong: </strong>Part of Victoria Dockside, the hotel will open in winter 2018.
Rosewood Hong Kong: Part of Victoria Dockside, the hotel will open in winter 2018.
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<strong>Hong Kong Disneyland: </strong>A new Marvel attraction is being planned for Hong Kong Disneyland, where guests will be invited to team up with Ant-Man and The Wasp to fight Arnim Zola and his army of Hydra swarm bots in a thrilling new adventure.
Hong Kong Disneyland: A new Marvel attraction is being planned for Hong Kong Disneyland, where guests will be invited to team up with Ant-Man and The Wasp to fight Arnim Zola and his army of Hydra swarm bots in a thrilling new adventure.
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<strong>Frozen: </strong>Another highlight coming to Hong Kong Disney is a "Frozen"-themed area.
Frozen: Another highlight coming to Hong Kong Disney is a "Frozen"-themed area.
Hong Kong Disneyland
<strong>The Mills: </strong>A witness to the golden era of Hong Kong's manufacturing industry in the 1950s, the disused Nan Fung Textiles factory complex will be transformed into The Mills, a fashion-themed destination.
The Mills: A witness to the golden era of Hong Kong's manufacturing industry in the 1950s, the disused Nan Fung Textiles factory complex will be transformed into The Mills, a fashion-themed destination.
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<strong>A fashionable creative hub: </strong>When it opens later this year, The Mills will have a three-story workshop for budding local designers and startups, a shopping floor showcasing the city's best craftwork and an exhibition space called Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile (CHAT), as well as dining.
A fashionable creative hub: When it opens later this year, The Mills will have a three-story workshop for budding local designers and startups, a shopping floor showcasing the city's best craftwork and an exhibition space called Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile (CHAT), as well as dining.
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