Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Noah's Ark in Hong Kong



The Ark is meant to demonstrate traditional values and spread positive values. It will be equipped with a wide array of amenities and featureactivities that offer locals and tourists a new experience in a new attraction.

Theme facilities on five floors

The Ark is on a 270,000-square-foot site on Ma Wan Island overlooking the Rambler
Channel and Tsing Ma Bridge. There are five levels each with a different theme, includingArk Expo, Treasure House, Ark Life Education House and a seaside restaurant. The top floor is Noah's Resort. The Ark is surrounded by greenery including topiary animals, a huge swing,amphitheatre, cycle paths and the Nature Garden. The backdrop of green hills, traditional village and Ma Wan heritage will make the area a new cultural tourism attraction.


Major Noah’s Ark facilities

Ark Garden and Expo
The path leading to the Ark will be lined by 67 pairs of sculptures of endangered or rare wild animals to teach visitors about their characteristics. The sculptures, waterfalls and ponds in the garden surrounding the Ark will remind visitors to love animals and treasure the environment. The Ark Expo will allow visitors to experience an exciting adventure. They will be able to watch a 180° screen showing the connection between the Ark and the future of mankind, and also feel the flood that covered the earth. There will be models of the ark and a colourful animal kingdom including the only honey-pot ants on display in Asia, allowing visitors to appreciate the wonders of nature and see and understand the challenges the earth is facing in the 4D theatre.

Noah’s Adventureland

Adventure Land will challenge visitors’ courage. It will have an eight-metre giant swing,challenging participants to a ‘leap of faith’ and a rope ladder by the sea will allow people to experience ‘walking on air’. A rock climbing wall will test physical and mental strength.

Treasure House

Treasure House will be a children’s museum for training young minds. It will have 15
fun-filled galleries with themes covering life education, development of the mind and liberaleducation. It will encourage children to think and be creative and learn through interactive games and activities. They will learn to develop character in the global village, build confidence through drama lessons, learn to make music, learn science by observing the earth in action and apply their imaginations to different arts and crafts.

Ark Life Education House

The Ark Life Education House will provide visitors the chance to explore the true meaning of life in its different stages through innovative, interactive games. People will be able to set personal goals and trace their steps through life; addressing challenges in the interactive forum. They will be able to learn what life means and how to achieve harmony of the body and mind. It will be ideal for school trips, corporate training and visits by individuals and
organizations.

Noah’s Resort and Harvest Restaurant

Guests staying in the Noah’s Hotel will be able to experience life on the Ark enjoying sunshine and greenery in Ma Wan Park or seeing the historic Ma Wan village within walking distance of the park. They will also be able to have coffee on the coffee lounge. The hotel will offer double / twin rooms and hostel dorms with their own bathroom for groups of four to eight people. The Harvest Restaurant will be by the seaside where customers will be able to see both the Tsing Ma and Ting Kau bridges in the distance. It will have international cuisine, and will be suitable for wedding banquets and other gatherings.

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