Old Hongkong @ Ocean Park, Hongkong: Travel Guide

mom and Chesca checking out Old Hongkong

What I love about Ocean Park was the Old Hongkong Attraction.  It's like a replica to give tribute to the Hong Kong of the 50's, 60's and 70's.  When you walk in the city, the architecture brings back the old feeling too.  Such a rich cultural heritage of the old days.  

It is located at Ocean Park's Water front, tucked right behind the Cable Car Terminal.  The busy street scenes showcases how the fashion, food, transportation and entertainment was before.  Such an interactive way of learning about the old customs that shaped the territory of Hongkong.

Achilles waiting for customers

You can step aboard the Heritage Tram, savour sounds and tastes from the past local eateries and street stalls. There is a wide range of offerings, over 70 types of snacks and cakes, like siomai, egg tarts and almond cookies.  It has showcases the feast of "Nine Big Bowls", which was traditionally served during the main festival. There are also souvenirs to keep the memory alive.  

Noelle acting as a vegetable vendor

Achilles acting as a fruit vendor

It brought back that "old" feeling. Though we weren't present, it sure did make us imagine how Hongkong was before.  It has evolved so much.  And the changes were GRAND.