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Ngong Ping 360’s “Happy Childhood Memories” will give away 20,000 toy capsules 88 of Nintendo’s hottest consoles up for grabs Immerse yourself in a “Reminiscing Toys’ Journey” to relive blissful childhood moments Photogenic displays of gigantic classic toys together with “Happy Weekend at Dai Tat Dei’s Funland” highlighting exhilarating performances Ngong Ping 360 brings back its grand opening ticket price of just $88

(25 September 2019, Hong Kong) Games of hopscotch, origami fortune telling and the classic board game Aeroplane Chess are blissful childhood memories for most of us. These amusements have stood the test of time and form a part of the most cherished memories of Hong Kong childhoods. To relive these joyful childhood moments, Ngong Ping 360 is staging the fun-filled interactive exhibition of “Happy Childhood Memories” this autumn. With a joyful and relaxed vibe for guests of all ages, the action-packed event will feature a wide array of photogenic displays with giant toy installations of a three-metre-high toy capsule vending machine, Aeroplane Chess, a dazzling Rubik’s Cube, a mesmerising spinning top and an origami fortune teller. All of this will take place from 27 September to 10 November in Ngong Ping Village. Snap your best-ever photos of the Instagram-ready spots with the exquisite toy installations and experience the laughter and excitement of playing hopscotch. Guests will also be able to immerse themselves in the “Reminiscing Toys’ Journey” to admire an exhibition of sought-after toys dating from the 1950s to the new millennium and reminisce about happy times in childhoods. All of these valuable toys belong to renowned toy enthusiast Mr Chong Hing-fai. On weekends and public holidays during

Note 1: To enjoy the offer to purchase Ngong Ping 360’s round-trip standard cabin tickets at the special price offered during the grand opening period, Hong Kong residents simply need to show their identity cards or official birth certificates (or photocopies) for children aged 11 or below. A single discounted ticket is only available for each guest on the day of purchase.

the event, guests will be amazed by the exhilarating bubble art show and amazing yo-yo performance in “Happy Weekend at Dai Tat Dei’s Funland”. Join free workshops on the Chinese traditional handicrafts of sugar painting and sugar-blowing to rekindle the joys of childhood! An exciting selection of nostalgic Hong Kong-styled souvenir items will be offered for sale at Ngong Ping 360’s Hong Kong Love Souvenir Shop. Enjoy a whopping 20% discount on the purchase of these special souvenirs. Hong Kong residents can also enjoy the special price of $88 on Ngong Ping 360’s round-trip standard cabin ticket that was offered during its grand opening period. To take advantage of this amazing offer, simply show your Hong Kong identity card at the Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal’s ticketing office on the day you visit. This is your chance to treat yourself to Ngong Ping 360’s fascinating cable car journey! [refer to note1]

Ngong Ping 360 to give away 20,000 toy capsules and 88 Nintendo consoles Capsule toys are amazing fun as adults and kiddies alike spin for their favourite toys. The stunning three- metre-high cable car-shaped toy machine at Ngong Ping Village’s Stupa Square is the perfect spot for guests to take captivating photos. Guests with Ngong Ping 360 cable car tickets can simply upload their photos containing “Happy Childhood Memories” installations on social media with hashtags - #HappyChildhoodMemories and #NP360 for a token to redeem for a toy from the machine. Experience the sheer joy of spinning for a unique surprise and the simple pleasure of playing with your new favourite toy.

Among the most exciting toys to be won are 88 sets of the hottest video game consoles – Nintendo’s Switch, the classic Famicom and Super Famicom mini consoles – not to mention an array of wonderful vintage toys. This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity for enthusiastic gamers to stand a chance to win one of these incredibly popular video game consoles. In the 1970s and 1980s, Nintendo’s Famicom – a mega success and one of the most popular consoles of all time – thrilled generations of Hong Kong citizens, whereas now the kids go wild over Nintendo’s Switch. Test your luck in spinning for Japanese versions of the Nintendo Classic Mini Famicom (valued at $470) and the Nintendo Classic Mini Super Famicom (valued at $510). The luckiest guests will receive 1 of 10 sets of today’s hottest console – a Hong Kong version of the Nintendo Switch. Delve into the fascinating gameplay with your friends and feel the thrill of chalking up another victory! Another 50 of the capsule toys to be won have been specially selected by Hong Kong toy collector Mr Chong Hing-fai, who operates the renowned “Happy Toy Shop” where he sells a wonderful range of vintage toys. Don’t miss out on a great chance to win one of these nostalgia-filled toys!

Revel in memories of blissful childhood with four gigantic classic toy installations How can we miss out the classic toy installations in the “Happy Childhood Memories”? In the olden days, kids

Note 2: To enjoy the offer to purchase Ngong Ping 360’s round-trip standard cabin tickets at the special price offered during the grand opening period, Hong Kong residents simply need to show their identity cards or official birth certificates (or photocopies) for children aged 11 or below. A single discounted ticket is only available for each guest on the day of purchase.

would thrill in playing with classic toys and games for hours at a time. Ngong Ping 360 has curated four ever-popular classic toys and games so all guests can indulge in back-to-basics play. Gigantic classic toy installations in Stupa Square – including the fast-paced Chinese board game Aeroplane Chess, a stunning Rubik’s Cube and a mesmerising Spinning Top – make perfect backdrops for selfies. Snap photos to relish your fondest childhood memories in the culturally themed Ngong Ping Village with its spectacular landscape! Meanwhile, a captivating installation of an origami fortune teller – labelled with simple challenge games – will be set up near the Bodhi Tree in the village. Make a fun craftwork and capture a photo with this immersive attraction to bring the joyous memory home!

Hopscotch game brings loads of fun and laughter Hopscotch is a traditional game that adds loads of fun and laughter to school playgrounds everywhere. Students have loved playing hopscotch in precious moments at school for generations. With a nostalgic hopscotch grid marked near Holiday 360 Information Centre, guests can enjoy playing this joy-filled game once again. Delve into this and other awesome childhood pastimes now!

Immerse yourself in a “Reminiscing Toys’ Journey” to admire a wide array of invaluable classic toys Classic toys offer a true historical snapshot of Hong Kong and reflect the social culture of their time. Ngong Ping 360 is collaborating with the vintage toy collector and owner of “Happy Toy Shop”, Mr Chong Hing-fai, to stage the “Reminiscing Toys’ Journey”. Popular toys manufactured between the 1950s and the new millennium will be on display, from classic plastic toys to antique tin toy cars, kitchen play sets and classic board games. These toys and games are synonymous with blissful childhood memories for generations of Hong Kong people. Revisit the golden era of Hong Kong toy manufacturing before the spread of electronic toys. Take a break to admire the exhibition of vintage toys and relive happy childhood times!

Exhilarating performances to be staged in “Happy Weekend at Dai Tat Dei’s Funland”

To make this joyous event even more energetic and fun, Ngong Ping 360 will feature a wide array of exhilarating performances, shows and traditional Chinese handicraft workshops to amuse guests in “Happy Weekend at Dai Tat Dei’s Funland”. A group of yo-yo champions from the Let’s Yo team will stun families with their “Amazing Yo-Yo Performance” on weekends. Showcasing their fantastically original and dynamic act, these world-class champions will put on a yo-yo performance loaded with style, and they are sure to be a huge hit. Ngong Ping 360 will also stage its first-ever “Exhilarating Bubble Show”, which will take audiences into the wonder of a magical bubble spectacle, combined with special props and intriguing fog and lighting effects.

Guests will be able to join the “Artistic Sugar Painting Workshop” and “Traditional Sugar-blowing Performance” for free. The renowned artist Mr Ko Hiu- ming, known as “Mr Candy”, will showcase his extraordinary sugar painting skills to manipulate barley sugar and create intriguing paintings. Ms Chung Choi- wan, nicknamed "Auntie Candy", will show participants her traditional sugar-blowing skills while making lovely candy figures. Explore the fun and wonder of exquisite Chinese handicrafts!

Enjoy a whopping 20% off nostalgic Hong Kong-styled souvenirs

To add to the fun, guests can choose the best souvenirs for their loved ones in Ngong Ping Village after admiring the plethora of classic toys in the “Reminiscing Toys’ Journey”. To tie in with the theme of “Happy Childhood Memories”, Ngong Ping 360 has selected a few types of nostalgic Hong Kong-styled souvenirs at its Hong Kong Love Souvenir Shop. Enjoy 20% off on tin model planes, tin robots and kaleidoscopes. Guests can also select from a wide array of alluring postcards that mimic the old- fashioned and intricate designs of herbal tea placards, vintage towels, dim sum record cards, vintage exercise books and more at $15 each. Furthermore, miniature streetscape models featuring an old-fashioned ice-cream motorcycle will be on sale at a special price. These nostalgic Hong Kong-styled souvenirs are unique and ideal for adding to your personal collection or sharing with friends and loved ones. Note 2: To enjoy the offer to purchase Ngong Ping 360’s round-trip standard cabin tickets at the special price offered during the grand opening period, Hong Kong residents simply need to show their identity cards or official birth certificates (or photocopies) for children aged 11 or below. A single discounted ticket is only available for each guest on the day of purchase.

Time-limited $88 offer on round-trip tickets for Hong Kong residents

Take an enthralling cable car ride back in time! From 27 September to 10 November, Hong Kong residents can purchase a round-trip standard cabin cable car ticket for just $88 – the price offered during Ngong Ping 360’s grand opening period. To take advantage of this special offer, local residents can simply show their identity cards or the official birth certificates (or photocopies) of children aged 11 or below at the Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal’s ticketing office on the day of their visit [refer to note2]. Eligible children and the elderly can also enjoy a round-trip ride at best-ever concessionary prices. Ngong Ping 360’s cable car journey provides guests with a feast of verdant mountains and the stunning natural scenery of Lantau.

Exclusive offers for Hong Kong residents Resident Type Ticket Concessionary price Adult Ngong Ping 360 round-trip ticket for adults HK$88 (standard cabin)

Child aged between Ngong Ping 360 round-trip ticket for children HK$45 3 and 11 (standard cabin) Senior aged 65 or Ngong Ping 360 round-trip ticket for seniors HK$68 above (standard cabin)

Note : To enjoy the offer to purchase Ngong Ping 360’s round-trip standard cabin tickets at the special price offered during the grand opening period, Hong Kong residents simply need to show their identity cards or official birth certificates (or photocopies) for children aged 11 or below. A single discounted ticket is only available for each guest on the day of purchase.

About Ngong Ping 360 As an important tourist attraction located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong, Ngong Ping 360 offers an exciting opportunity for guests to experience a unique natural and cultural experience. The Ngong Ping Cable Car stretches 5.7 km from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping. Guests can visit the Chinese architecturally designed Ngong Ping Village, where they can enjoy a wide range of dining, shopping and

entertainment options and culturally themed attractions, including VR 360, Motion 360 and Walking with Buddha.

The Ngong Ping Cable Car is a rare example of a bi-cable gondola circulating lift system, and is the longest aerial cable car system of its kind in Asia. It offers a visually spectacular 25-minute journey with panoramic views of the flora and fauna of North Lantau Country Park, Tung Chung Bay and the Hong Kong International Airport.

The Ngong Ping Cable Car experience and the Tai O culture tour, along with Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery, ranked second in the “Top 10 experiences in Asia” category of the Travellers’ Choice Awards for Experiences announced by the world-renowned travel website TripAdvisor in 2018. They were also ranked together as one of TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 experiences in the World”. In the same year, Ngong Ping 360 received TripAdvisor’s “Certificate of Excellence 2018”. In 2017, it was recognised as one of “The world’s 10 best cable cars” by USA Today. Ngong Ping 360 was also selected as amongst “10 of the world’s best cable car rides” by CNN.com in 2015. In 2014, the company received the CILT Award 2013 – Enterprise Award presented by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK). Ngong Ping 360 was also featured in “Cable cars: 10 amazing rides around the world” by The Daily Telegraph in the UK

Appendix 1 Event Schedule of “Happy Childhood Memories”

Giant toy installations in “Happy Childhood Memories” Date: 27 September – 10 November 2019 Time: Mondays to Fridays: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Weekends and Public Holidays: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm Venue: Ngong Ping Village Reminiscing Toys’ Journey Date: 27 September – 10 November 2019 Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Venue: Holidays 360 Information Centre Happy Weekend at Dai Tat Dei’s Funland Amazing Yo-Yo Performance 27 September – 10 November 2019 (Saturdays and Chung Yeung Date: Festival) First session: 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm Time: Second session: 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Venue: Ngong Ping Village – Pavilion Exhilarating Bubble Show Date: 27 September – 10 November 2019 (Sundays and National Day) First session: 12:00 pm – 12:15 pm Time: Second session: 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Venue: Ngong Ping Village – Pavilion Note 2: To enjoy the offer to purchase Ngong Ping 360’s round-trip standard cabin tickets at the special price offered during the grand opening period, Hong Kong residents simply need to show their identity cards or official birth certificates (or photocopies) for children aged 11 or below. A single discounted ticket is only available for each guest on the day of purchase.

Workshops on Artistic Sugar Painting 27 September – 10 November 2019 (Saturdays and Chung Yeung Date: Festival) (Except 28 September) Time: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm Venue: Ngong Ping Village – Pavilion Participation is free How to join: Please book at Holidays 360 Information Centre Traditional Sugar-blowing Performance 27 September – 10 November 2019 (28 September, Sundays and Date: National Day) Time: 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm Venue: Ngong Ping Village – Pavilion How to join: Participation is free Limited time offers at the Hong Kong Love Souvenir Shop Date: 27 September – 10 November 2019 Venue: Shop No. 24, Ngong Ping Village Ngong Ping 360 has selected seven types of nostalgic Hong Kong- Souvenirs: styled souvenirs for sale at its Hong Kong Love Souvenir Shop. Enjoy 20% off tin model planes, tin robots and kaleidoscopes.

Appendix 2 Highlights of Mr Chong Hing-fai’s nostalgia-filled toy collection

1960s Battery-operated toy – Hens Hatching 1960s Tin toy – Pecking Chicken Eggs Rolled out in the 1960s, the tin toy called The battery-powered toy Hens Hatching Eggs Pecking Chicken was veteran collector was released in the 1960s, bringing joy and Mr Chong Hing-fai’s first toy in his laughter to kids with its lovely design. This childhood. He was thrilled when he had remarkable toy is embedded in the most an opportunity to purchase the toy that blissful and joyous memories of people who he has always cherished most. were children at that time.

Sought-after 1970s toy – Capsule Vending 1970s Plastic toy – Double-Decker Bus Machine This Double-Decker Bus was a best-seller The Capsule Vending Machine was a huge hit in various toy shops in the 1970s. The toy in the European and US markets in the 1970s. bus was one of the hottest items for kids Children savoured the scrumptious candies in the market for a prolonged period. This hidden in the capsules. Given the more humid toy perfectly shows the exquisite design climate in southern East Asia, colourful and of the real buses that were on the roads intriguing toys were overwhelmingly used in at the time. the capsules here instead.