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Press release 22 January 2016

For immediate release

“Le jardin d’amour” @ Discovery Bay –

A Romantic Valentine’s Day Getaway

Featuring Candles Lit in Heart Shape on the Beach, Love Lock Promenade,

Panoramic Sea Views, Delicate Valentine Cuisines and Dreamy Carriage Ride

Amid a romantic southern European ambience, Discovery Bay has long been couples’ pick for

dating or celebrating special occasions. This year, D’Deck and DB North Plaza have been adorned

with blossoms, providing the perfect venue for you and your heartthrob to celebrate Valentine’s

Day. On Valentine’s evening, the classic scene of the annual candle lighting will take place once

again on Tai Pak Beach. Besides, loved ones can celebrate this big day by savouring the hearty

cuisine at renowned alfresco dining restaurants at D’Deck or delectable restaurants at DB North

Plaza. Lovebirds can also attach their love notes at Discovery Bay Love Lock Promenade to create a

moment of love. Plus, the Valentine’s Day Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride offers captivating scenery en

route, bringing the most romantic experience for you and your loved one!

Whispering Words of Love at “Le jardin d’amour” (from now till 14 February)

The floral-themed decorations at DB North Plaza and D’Deck are bursting with colours. Romance is

all in the air in Discovery Bay from now till 14 February.

At the entrance of DB North Plaza, a beautiful set of heart-shaped flower arches sets a romantic

mood while the all-white swing and bicycle at the European-style spring garden near the clock

tower is the best spot for intimate photo shoots. The seaside promenade at D’Deck has turned into

a flower tunnel, a perfect place to witness the love of every pair of lovebirds.

Capture the Classic Moment of Candle Lit in Heart Shape on the Beach (14 February)

On Valentine’s evening, Tai Pak Beach will again be lit up with thousands of romantic candles in

various giant heart shapes. Coupled with glittering backdrop of Disneyland fireworks, it is the ideal

setting for couples to celebrate an unforgettable Valentine’s Day.

Exchanging Your Faithful Vow at Discovery Bay Love Lock Promenade (13 & 14 February)

Discovery Bay Love Lock Promenade at DB North seafront has become a must-go destination for

couples, where numerous lovers have attached their love locks and messages. This year, DB North

Plaza is giving away a small gift to celebrate Valentine’s Day. On 13 and 14 February, like the “Visit

Discovery Bay” Facebook Fan Page and present it at DB North Plaza Service Counter with your

mobile phone or tablet at the designated time slot, you will get a Love Lock for free1.

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Location: DB North Plaza Service Counter

Date: 13 & 14 February

Time: 4pm – 8pm

Daily Quota: 400 pieces (First come first served)

Share Your Most Creative Proposal Gift Idea to Win a Pre-Wedding Photography Package @

Discovery Bay (1 – 10 February)

Tai Pak Beach, White Chapel, The Bounty and any alfresco restaurants at D’Deck are perfect places

to propose to your loved one. A perfect gift can make your proposal special and sweet. Share your

most creative proposal gift idea on “Visit Discovery Bay” Facebook Fan Page from 1 to 10 February

and the participant who gives the most creative idea will win a pre-wedding photography package,

bringing you and your significant other fantastic memories at the White Chapel and the

horse-drawn carriage.

Visit Discovery Bay Facebook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/VisitDiscoveryBay

Valentine Day’s Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride2 at Discovery Bay North (13 & 14 February)

Drawn by two European thoroughbreds, the beautiful carriage ride offers an unforgettable

romantic getaway experience for couples. With fascinating scenery en route, including panoramic

sea views and European-style architectures, it feels like a visit to a European town.

Enjoy Complimentary Ferry Ride by D’Deck

Remember to complete your romantic journey at Discovery Bay with our D’Deck Dine ‘N Ride offer!

Simply spend HK$120 or more at any of the 13 designated D'Deck restaurants3 and present the

receipt at the D’Deck Free Ferry Service Counter to redeem a free ferry ride back to Central4!

For more information about “Le jardin d’amour” at Discovery Bay, Valentine’s Day Horse-Drawn

Carriage Ride and Dine ‘N Ride complimentary ferry offer by D’Deck, please visit

www.visitdiscoverybay.com or email an enquiry to explore@visitdbay.com.

About D’Deck, the Renowned Oceanfront Alfresco Dining Destination at Discovery Bay, Hong

Kong

Situated next to Discovery Bay Pier, D’Deck is Hong Kong’s renowned oceanfront al fresco dining

destination with numerous thematic restaurants along the promenade beside Tai Pak Beach. With

spectacular 180° sea views and nightly Disneyland fireworks, D’Deck offers a wide selection of

international cuisine at First Korean Restaurant (Korean), Kiraku Tei Japanese Restaurant (Japanese)

and Koh Tomyums (Thai) for Asian cuisine; Solera (Spanish), Café Duvet (Bar), Berliner (German),

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Figos (Casual Western) and McSorley’s Ale House (Irish Pub & Indian) for European tastes; and

Coyote Mexican Cantina (Mexican) and Hemingway’s by the Bay (Caribbean) for a flavor of Central

America.

Other specialty restaurants include 22° North boasting a large selection of classic French recipes;

Dymocks Books & Café merging the culture of bookstore and Café; and last but not least ZAKS,

which serves international cuisine with alfresco seating area of 5,000 sq. ft. in resort style.

D’Deck is easily accessible, just 25 minutes away from Central by ferry or 15-20 minutes away from

Tung Chung or Sunny Bay MTR Stations by bus.

About DB North Plaza

DB North Plaza, spread over 186,000 sq. ft. at the Yi Pak Bay area, was opened in 2010. It is a retail

mall serving as the second social hub for Discovery Bay residents and visitors. Offering two

shopping arcades, two office buildings and an open piazza, DB North Plaza is adjacent to Auberge

Discovery Bay Hong Kong, the deluxe resort hotel opened in 2013. DB North Plaza offers Free

Express Shuttle5 from DB Bus Terminus to DB North Plaza and Bus Interchange Discount6 when

departing from DB North Plaza, giving visitors more flexibility and convenience to commute to

Tung Chung or Sunny Bay. Moreover, urban and Lantau taxis can now pick up and drop off

passengers at designated locations at Yi Pak (DB North) area.

Remarks

1 You can get one Love Lock for free on 13 & 14 February from 4pm to 8pm by liking “Visit

Discovery Bay” Facebook Fan Page. Each person can redeem one Love Lock per day. Redemption

is on a first-come-first-served basis and while stock lasts.

2 Tickets for the Valentine’s Day Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride can be purchased at the Activity

Centre of Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong. Each ride lasts about 10 minutes and a maximum

of four people are allowed on one carriage per ride. For ticket details, please visit:

http://www.dbnplaza.hk/icms2/template?series=781&article=10089.

3 The 13 designated D’Deck restaurants are 22° North, Berliner, Café Duvet, Coyote Mexican

Cantina, Ebeneezer's, First Korean Restaurant, Hemingway’s by the Bay, Kiraku Tei Japanese

Restaurant, Koh Tomyums, McSorley’s Ale House, Figos, Solera and ZAKS. D’Deck Free Ferry

Service Counter is located beside the escalator at the DB Plaza bus stop.

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4 The D’Deck complimentary ferry ride offer is valid for dinner consumption (6pm -11:45pm) from

Monday to Friday, and lunch/dinner consumption (12 noon – 11:45pm) on Sat/Sun/public

holiday. The free ferry ride is only valid on the same day of the transaction, and for the following

schedules only: Mon-Fri: 7:30pm-12:00am and Sat /Sun /public holiday: 1:00pm-12:00am.

5 Free Express Shuttle Bus is available every half hour at 00 minutes and 30 minutes at the DB Bus

Terminus with a journey time to DB North Plaza of around 8 minutes.

6 Visitors can enjoy bus interchange discount at DB North Plaza. Simply tap an Octopus Card

against the Fare Save Station next to Welcome Supermarket and use the same Octopus Card to

travel on any buses leaving DB North Plaza within 45 minutes to enjoy a HK$4 discount for the

bus ride.

ENDS

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Press Photos

Photos 1a-1c:

This year, DB North Plaza has been adorned with blossoms, providing the perfect setting for you and your

heartthrob to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

Photo 2:

The seaside promenade at D’Deck turns into a flower tunnel.

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Photo 3:

Tai Pak Beach at Discovery Bay will again be lit up with thousands of romantic candles in various giant heart

shapes on Valentine's evening.

Photos 4a-b :

Discovery Bay Love Lock Promenade at DB North seafront has become a must-go destination for couples,

where numerous lovers have attached their love locks and messages. On 13 and 14 February from 4pm to

8pm, “like” the “Visit Discovery Bay” Facebook Fan Page and get a Love Lock for free. Redemption is on a

first-come-first-served basis and while stock lasts1.

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Photo 5:

Drawn by two European thoroughbreds, the beautiful carriage ride offers an unforgettable romantic

getaway experience for couples2.