Discover 5 Rare Butterfly Species at Ngong Ping While Strolling in Lantau's Natural Surrounds McDull & McMug Summer Fest 360 Takes You on a Journey of Fun, Joy and Experience

HONG KONG, Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As a constant supporter of local creativity, Ngong Ping 360 is presenting to overseas tourists and locals this summer the 'McDull & McMug Summer Fest 360'. This will be an extravaganza that celebrates local, especially Lantau characteristics. Set to return to his birthplace of Lantau, McMug is about to discover Ngong Ping which is full of natural flora and fauna, heritage sites, local delicacies and world-famous tourist attractions. McMug will visit Ngong Ping 360 with his cousin McDull, and together they will take guests on a mid-summer trip filled with fun, joy and experience. Guests will be able to view the beautiful scenery of Lantau on board the Ngong Ping Cable Car, take part in Nature Guided Tours, enjoy a Summer Cheerdance Performance and taste unique snacks from Tai O. A host of amazing activities will create a loving and positive atmosphere at Ngong Ping Village to delight guests. The 'McDull & McMug Summer Fest 360' runs from 11 July to 6 September.

Ngong Ping 360 is presenting this summer the ‘McDull & McMug Summer Fest 360’ that celebrates local, especially Lantau characteristics, at which McMug and his cousin McDull will take guests on a mid-summer trip filled with fun, joy and experience.

Expert to introduce five rare butterfly species on Lantau; free guided tours to locate butterflies

Although commonly referred to as a concrete jungle, Hong Kong features much precious flora and fauna, especially on Lantau Island, which is not far from the city centre. In this connection, Ngong Ping 360 invited an expert on butterflies, Mr Nelson So, to introduce everyone to five rare butterfly species that can be found on Lantau: the Tamil Grass Dart (Taractrocera ceramas), Striped Bush Hopper (Ampittia virgata), Large Three-ring (Ypthima motschulskyi), Common Birdwing (Triodes helena) and Golden Birdwing (Triodes aeacus), with the first three species also known as the 'three treasures of Ngong Ping'. Upon arriving at Ngong Ping 360, guests will be able to join a free guided tour at the Ngong Ping Nature Centre, on which they will be able to explore the ecology and cultural landscapes of Lantau and look for butterflies on their way.

Besides the five species, other butterfly species which can be found on Lantau include the Malayan (Megisba malaya), Chestnut Tiger (Parantica sita), Constable (Dichorragia nesimachus), Common Tiger (Danaus genutia) and Red Lacewing (Cethosia biblis). Among these, the Common Tiger butterfly, with the colour and pattern on its wing resembling those of a tiger, is the most commonly spotted. When riding the cable car to Ngong Ping 360 and visiting Ngong Ping Village, guests can take a closer look and may discover precious butterflies hovering around them." 

McDull and McMug to transform into butterfly fairies; information panels detail Lantau ecology

While real butterflies will have to be observed from something of a distance, McDull, McMug and their classmates from Chun Tin Fa Fa Kindergarten, who will dress up as butterflies, will engage guests up close. As it turns out, McMug is a native of Lantau Island. On a thundery night, he was separated from the rest of the pigs at the piggery, and was discovered by Mum and Dad, who were visiting Lantau. They took the one-month-old piglet home to the city and kept him as a pet. McMug grew up as a city pig, but he has always longed to visit his birthplace. This summer, McMug will be joining his cousin McDull together with his classmates back on Lantau to retrace his family roots. During the 'McDull & McMug Summer Fest 360', a stage will be set up at Ngong Ping Village, on which McDull, McMug, Goosie and May will dress up as colourful butterfly fairies and Fai as a cute little bee to pose with guests for photographs surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. The Holidays 360 will provide an information panel to help guests familiarise themselves with the butterflies of Lantau.

Tour "Mini Tai O" with McDull and McMug and taste Tai O delicacies

Besides the lush greenery and rare species, Lantau Island has also retained the unique culture of fishing villages, the best known of which is Tai O. During the 'McDull & McMug Summer Fest 360', a "Mini Tai O" will appear at Ngong Ping Village. Guests will be able to witness McDull enjoy the cool air in one of the stilt houses found only in Tai O, and McMug take a sampan out to sea to say hello to two Chinese White Dolphins leaping above the water. Ngong Ping 360 has also prepared a range of Tai O delicacies during the Summer Fest, including glutinous rice dumplings (cha gwo and gai si tang varieties), mountain begonia, and fish balls in prawn paste and curry. Guests will be able to taste these delicacies at concessionary prices at Ngong Ping Village.

Ngong Ping 360 has also prepared an array of Tai O delicacies for the Summer Fest, including 2 value sets:

Summer Cheerdance Performance: where professionals and piglets shine

Furthermore, during the Summer Fest from 11 July to 31 August, McDull and McMug will be stationed at Ngong Ping 360, appearing in the three daily 'McDull & McMug Meet & Greet' sessions, meeting guests and posing with them for photos. A professional cheerleading squad will also stage a Summer Cheerdance Performance three times a day. The crossover between the professional team and the piglets will bring out a refreshing dose of summer culture.

360 Summer Fun Deal

To encourage more guests to experience the 'McDull & McMug Summer Fest 360' and to show our appreciation to overseas and local guests for their patronage, from today until 3 September, Ngong Ping 360 will send out roving ambassadors to distribute $100 vouchers for crystal cabin/ticket packages at designated MTR and Airport stations.   

About Ngong Ping 360

Ngong Ping 360 is a world-class tourist attraction located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong that offers an exciting gateway to a one-of-a-kind natural and cultural experience. The Ngong Ping Cable Car stretches 5.7km from Tung Chung to the culturally themed Ngong Ping Village, where guests can enjoy a range of dining, shopping and entertaining outlets as well as easy access to other featured attractions on Lantau Island, including Tian Tan Big Buddha, Wisdom Path and Tai O Fishing Village.

The Ngong Ping Cable Car is a rare example of a bi-cable gondola lift system, and it is also the biggest aerial cable car 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 Hong Kong International Airport.

After receiving the CILT Award 2013 - Enterprise Award presented by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK) in May, Ngong Ping 360 was selected as one of the "Cable cars: 10 amazing rides around the world" in June 2014 by The Daily Telegraph UK and named as one of the "10 of the world's most amazing cable car experiences" by CNN.com USA in February 2015.

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