Take 3D photos at 393 meters above ground – Must-visit Hong Kong attractions for Chinese New Year

Reported by Reporter You Ru / Comprehensive report

This year’s six-day Chinese New Year holiday, followed by Valentine’s Day (which falls on a Friday), means you can enjoy a romantic mini-trip to Hong Kong with just one day off. Then comes the 228 consecutive holiday period, which is another peak time for traveling to Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Tourism Board has specially recommended great deals, plus two new interesting attractions. Travelers planning to visit Hong Kong may want to check them out.

Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck presents “3D Greetings & Good Fortune at Sky100”


▲ Sky100 Observation Deck is presenting the “3D Greetings & Good Fortune at Sky100” Lunar New Year promotion from now until February 16. (Photo / Provided by the Hong Kong Tourism Board)

From now until February 16, Sky100 Observation Deck is presenting the “3D Greetings & Good Fortune at Sky100” Lunar New Year promotion, inviting visitors to the tallest building in Hong Kong to take fun 3D photos with large 3D artworks at 393 meters above ground, enjoying a 360-degree New Year’s luck boost, symbolizing rising success in the new year.

The 3D artworks use optical illusion techniques to create a sense of depth, making visitors feel as if they are part of the painting. “Rising Step by Step ICC” features the International Commerce Centre, Hong Kong’s tallest building, as its theme. Visitors can stand in front of the 3D artwork holding small props to take photos, such as appearing to climb a rope up to the highest skyscraper. The 3D artwork “Smooth Sailing Joy” lets visitors experience the unique feeling of sailing on Victoria Harbour, traveling between the bustling shores on both sides, symbolizing smooth sailing and good fortune. In front of the sailboat are koi fish symbolizing luck and happiness, and turtles symbolizing longevity. Visitors can take photos together as if immersed in the auspicious imagery of a carp leaping through the dragon gate.

%Jipai banhuan chengxian que xiaomu" 3D huaxiang rang fangke you ru yang fan yue weidagang de du te tiyan. (Tu / Gang lü ju tigong)


Harbour City “Love. Find Chocolate” Themed Installation and Art Exhibition
Harbour City is launching the “Love. Find Chocolate” event from now until February 16, themed “Romance is everything.” A giant love card and a 3D optical illusion scene are set up in the mall’s atrium for visitors to experience, making them feel as if they are in a luxurious sweet kingdom.


▲ The 3D optical illusion scene allows visitors to experience what it’s like to be in a luxurious sweet kingdom. (Photo / Provided by the Hong Kong Tourism Board)

In addition, artworks created by five artists from around the world using chocolate are also on display, including the “Wearable Foods” fashion series made from chocolate in various styles and textures, chocolate handbag accessories themed around floral art, jewelry series inspired by the concept of “food specimens” that capture the essence of food, a collection of high-end apparel created using chocolate and other food items, and “visually edible” artworks themed around ice cream.

%Jia jian tan tan < qiong? lu you you shou nang yi shu zhan (Tu / Gang lü ju tigong)


Great Deals for Hong Kong Travel – VISA Cardholders Can Get a Free PCCW 5-Day Internet Data Card
From now until February 28, when traveling in Hong Kong, simply show your VISA card and a valid travel document under the same name to receive a free five-day PCCW-HKT “Hong Kong Anywhere” data SIM card pass (worth HK$69). The data SIM card is plug-and-play with no application required, offering 1.5GB of local mobile data in Hong Kong for convenient internet access anytime. It also includes HK$25 credit for international calls and text messages, along with complimentary PCCW Wi-Fi broadband service.

Customers with the “Hong Kong Anywhere” data SIM card can also check useful information such as details on major Hong Kong attractions, the latest travel promotions, and merchant offers via a dedicated mobile page for the card. For details, visit: http://www.pccw-hkt.com/. The Hong Kong “Visa Premium Merchants Winter Special” promotion runs until February 28, 2014. With a VISA card, shoppers can enjoy exclusive discounts and exciting perks when purchasing popular items and sampling global cuisines at over 800 designated “Quality Tourism Services” certified shops across Hong Kong.