CA04/2018

Press Release

Ngong Ping 360 launches brand new VR 360

Free limited time trial entertainment of 4 main VR and multi-media

interactive games for guests An assembly of elites from local tourism, film, fashion and creative technology

industries to forge the newest attraction rich in Hong Kong authenticity

Embarks on breathtaking adventure with Hong Kong made animated film

character - Wuba

(Hong Kong, 8 February 2018) Ngong Ping 360 always strives to promote the

sustainable development of Hong Kong’s tourism industry and provide guests

with exciting sensory tourism experiences. Ngong Ping 360 upholds the mission of

supporting local films, the local creative industry and local start-ups. Having

collaborated with Edko Films Ltd. for its movie Monster Hunt in 2015, Ngong Ping

360 has again collaborated on Monster Hunt 2, teaming up with Hong Kong’s

world-renowned international fashion designer Vivienne Tam and a local

innovative technology start-up to present a new attraction, VR 360. This novel

crossover project, which blends tourism, film, fashion and innovative technology,

will open on 9 February. The introduction of the first motion-detection Active VR

system in Hong Kong will enable guests to experience an adventure with Wuba,

the main character in Monster Hunt 2.

Novel crossover project involving local tourism, film, fashion and innovative

technology elites

Ngong Ping 360, Executive Director of Edko Films Ltd. and Monster Hunt financier

Mr Bill Kong, and Vivienne Tam have something in common: they have Hong

Kong origins but have achieved international acclaim. Ngong Ping 360 is one of

a kind in Asia and has been recognised as among the world’s 10 best cable car

experiences by the international media, including The Daily Telegraph in the UK,

CNN.com in the USA and USA Today. Mr Kong is dedicated to promoting Hong

Kong films to the international film industry. He has been named “The Most

Influential Independent Distributor in Asia” and rated “The Most Successful

Producer in Asia” by Time magazine. Vivienne Tam has been named among the

“25 Top Chinese-Americans in Business” by Forbes magazine. Added to this

impressive trio is the Hong Kong start-up corporation, which is staffed by a host

of local talent in creative design, digital marketing and computer software

design, and is responsible for creating VR 360. This cross-sector collaboration

demonstrates the flexibility and team spirit of the Hong Kong people, and VR 360

will thus support the development of the local tourism, film, fashion and creative

industries.

The opening ceremony of VR 360 was held today. The officiating guests

included Dr Stella Kwan, Managing Director of Ngong Ping 360, Mr Edward Yau,

Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong

Special Administrative Region, Ms Becky Ip, Deputy Executive Director of Hong

Kong Tourism Board, Mr Bill Kong, Executive Director of Edko Films Ltd., and Mr

Pakho Chau and Ms Cherry Ngan, Monster Hunt 2 voice artists for the main casts.

At the ceremony, Dr Kwan expressed her pleasure about the collaboration with

the representatives from various sectors in Hong Kong. She said that “there are

many talents in Hong Kong. Mr Kong and Ms Tam show the fighting spirit of the

Hong Kong people. They have made names for themselves in the international

film and fashion industries and have become the pride of Hong Kong. As a

world-class tourist attraction, Ngong Ping 360 has always been an advocate for

the local creative industry. VR 360 is a collaboration with a group of young

people full of ideas and energy. It is wonderful that the project can offer a

number of unique multi-media games in a limited space. This fully reflects the

creativity and flexibility of the Hong Kong people”. Dr Kwan went on to say that

“to tie in with the government’s recent ‘Development Blueprint for Hong Kong's

Tourism Industry’, we have worked on this HK$4 million project for a year to

support local creativity and smart tourism. VR 360 shows a number of scenes

with Hong Kong characteristics, and we hope to bring guests a brand new

Hong-Kong-style travel experience. This crossover project is expected to attract

local and overseas visits and to add new elements to Hong Kong’s tourism

industry”.

Mr Yau said as one of the most important tourist attractions in Hong Kong,

Ngong Ping 360 strives to provide high quality service to its visitors. With the

completion of the Rope Replacement Project in 2017, Ngong Ping 360 is set to

provide visitors and the public with a safer, more reliable and comfortable cable

car service. He believed that the opening of VR 360 will attract even more

visitors to try this cable car journey which has been recognised by the overseas

tourism sector and media as one of the 10 most amazing rides around the world.

Ms Ip said that the Hong Kong Tourism Board fully supports the project. “The

Board strives to speed up Hong Kong’s tourism development and is dedicated

to promoting the Hong Kong brand to tourists worldwide. It is glad that Ngong

Ping 360 has launched VR 360, a crossover project combining Hong Kong

characteristics and innovative technology. I believe that this long-term project

will effectively attract local and international guests.”

Mr Kong remarked positively on the collaboration. “Directed by Hong Kong

director Raman Hui, Monster Hunt and the soon-to-be-released Monster Hunt 2

saw the creation of lifelike visual effects by top-notch computer graphics talents.

Combined with live-action performances, the movie brought Wuba and other

monsters from the Eastern illusion world to the big screen in front of a wide

audience. Once I knew there would be a novel crossover project, which blends

tourism, film, fashion and innovative technology, initiated by Ngong Ping 360, I

immediately believed Monster Hunt 2 could be part of this sensory experience

that represents Hong Kong. Monster Hunt 2 will be released in Hong Kong and

around the world very soon. I believe that Wuba will blend into our lives in

various ways and become one of the representative Hong Kong movie

characters.”

First motion-detection Active VR system in Hong Kong

Play Hide-and-seek with Wuba

Play Hide-and-seek with Wuba introduces the

first motion-detection Active VR system in

Hong Kong. With the VR indoor positioning

technology, participants will be transported

instantly from Ngong Ping Village to downtown

Mong Kok. Players will play hide-and-seek with

Wuba and other Monster Hunt 2 characters

using a VR gear and a controller. The players

can see each other but play their own game,

increasing the excitement.

First environmental and interactive Cinematic Wishing Shrine

Combining brand new technology with the

traditional Hong Kong native customs, the

Cinematic Wishing Shrine uses projection,

multi-media interactive devices and motion

detection technology that allows guests to

wish good luck for the new year. Guests will be

able to write their wishes and hopes on joss

paper, put them into the holographic scanner

and throw them to the Cinematic Wishing

Shrine so they appear on the big screen. This brand new wishing method

incorporates environmental protection, tradition and chic, providing guests with

a new and exciting experience.

Be a cable car engineer

Walk on the aerial ropeway

With VR technology, guests will turn into

cable car engineers, wearing VR gears and

walking on the rope. They will be tasked with

unlashing a balloon tied to the rope within a

limited time to enable normal operation of

the cable car. While executing this task,

players will enjoy the unique scenery of

Lantau Island, including Ngong Ping Village,

the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. Cable

cars will move beneath their feet, providing

startling realism.

Put on Vivienne Tam’s fashion and become a

model

Using augmented reality, touch screens and

motion-detecting technology, participants

will be able to “put on” two Monster Hunt 2

themed 2018 series dresses designed by

award winning fashion designer Vivienne

Tam in the Enchanting Wardrobe,

experiencing the latest trends and taking

snapshots in the beautiful dresses.

4 Free VR and multi-media interactive games for a limited lime

To show our appreciation for our guests’ continued support, from 9 February to

24 March, every Wednesday to Sunday, 8 sessions per day (around 30 minutes

per session; please refer to Appendix 1), all visitors will be able to redeem a trial

ticket at the Holidays 360 in Ngong Ping Village. Guests will be able to play 4

major VR and multi-media interactive games at designated timeslots. Daily

ticket quotas will apply while stocks last. The centre will charge between HK$150

and HK$180 after 2 VR and multi-media interactive games are launched in the

second phase.

On 10, 11, 24 and 25 February (Saturday and Sunday), Ngong Ping 360 will

welcome a special guest. Wuba from Monster Hunt 2 will don a Ngong Ping 360

uniform and take on the role of Wuba 360 station master. From 11 am to 1 pm,

guests will be able to interact and take pictures with Wuba at the Tung Chung

or Ngong Ping Cable Car Terminal. Guests who upload their photos with Wuba

to Facebook with the hashtag #NgongPing360 and #MonsterHunt2 will receive

a Monster Hunt New Year gift set, a Ngong Ping 360 red packet set, a Wuba red

packet set or a Wuba calendar card, subject to availability.

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 Stage

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

also 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.

Ngong Ping 360 received the CILT Award 2013 – Enterprise Award from the Chartered Institute of

Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK) in 2014. It was also selected as one of the “Cable

cars: 10 amazing rides around the world” in the same year by The Daily Telegraph in the UK and

named as amongst “10 of the world’s best cable car rides” by CNN.com in the USA in 2015 and

2017. It was also recognised as one of “The world’s 10 best cable cars” by USA Today in 2017.

Ngong Ping 360 has also received a Certificate of Excellence 2017 from TripAdvisor.

About “Monster Hunt 2”

Oriental fantasy-comedy “Monster Hunt 2”, directed by Raman Hui and starring award-winning

actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai, is scheduled to hit theatres on Chinese New Year's Day. Sequel to

the 2015 Chinese smash hit “Monster Hunt”, its story continues with baby monster king Wuba

embarks on his own journey after departing with his human parents Yin (Jing Boran) and Nam

(Bai Baihe). A new dark lord arises and swears to eliminate the only heir of the monster kingdom,

forcing Wuba to take another exile. He befriends gambler Gu (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) who is at

first reluctant to help him. They form a bound along the way and Gu vows to protect him from

the new threat. Meanwhile, Yin and Nam get wind of the heavy bounty placed by the dark lord

and decide to take on another dangerous journey to save Wuba. Yet they have absolutely no

idea what menacing force they are up against. The movie is selected to be featured in the

Berlinale Special Gala, which is another international honour for Chinese movies in addition to

Wuba's appearance at the New York Fashion Week alongside internationally acclaimed fashion

designer Vivienne Tam.

Appendix 1: Opening schedule of VR 360

Date: 9 February to 24 March (Wednesday to Sunday)

Time: 11:05, 11:45, 12:30, 13:15, 14:30, 15:30, 16:15, 16:55

Duration per session: Around 30 minutes

Photos

1. The officiating guests, Dr Stella Kwan (third left), Managing Director of Ngong

Ping 360, Mr Edward Yau (third right), Secretary for Commerce and Economic

Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Ms Becky Ip

(second left), Deputy Executive Director of Hong Kong Tourism Board, Mr Bill

Kong (second right), Executive Director of Edko Films Ltd., and Mr Pakho

Chau (first left) and Ms Cherry Ngan (first right), Monster Hunt 2 voice artists

for the main casts, attended the opening ceremony of VR 360 today.

2. Dr Stella Kwan, Managing Director of Ngong Ping 360, Mr Edward Yau,

Secretary of Commerce and Economic Development, and persons-in-

charge from the innovative technology start-up visited VR 360.

3. VR 360 is decorated as Hong Kong old street scene.

4. After throwing joss paper to the Cinematic Wishing Shrine, the wishes will

appear on the big screen, wishing good luck for the new year.

5. Guests can walk on the rope in the High Altitude Ropeway Walk.

6. “Put on” two Monster Hunt 2 themed 2018 series dresses designed by

international fashion designer Vivienne Tam in the Enchanting Wardrobe.

7. Play Hide and Seek with Wuba allows guests to play with Wuba and other

Monster Hunt 2 characters on Mong Kok street using a VR gear and a

controller.