What to do in Hong Kong for families

What to do in Hong Kong for families
By Kate Webster


Hong Kong is an exciting city getaway for families with a wide range of amusement parks, themed attractions, cultural sites, as well as natural landscapes, ensuring enough space for the little ones to learn, to relax and to have fun.

It’s also one of the safest cities in the world and with its excellent public transport system it’s easy to get around even with children in prams. Child friendly facilities are available across the city to give you a stress-free experience.

Here’s our pick of exciting activities in Hong Kong for all the family to enjoy.

 

Disneyland

disneyland

Hong Kong Disneyland is presenting a series of spectacular events! From ‘Star Wars™: Tomorrowland Takeover’ to its 10th anniversary celebrations, these sensational events cannot be missed. More information here.

 

Ocean Park

occean park

Thrill rides, giant pandas and a world-class aquarium to spend the day. You can also travel back in time, back to Hong Kong in the 1950-1970’s, with old streets, scenes and the Heritage Tram.  More information here.

 

Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

One of the oldest zoological and botanical centres in the world. There are more than 1,000 species of plants in the gardens, as well as over 600 birds, 70 mammals and 40 reptiles, including many different species. It also has a playground on several levels: slides, swings and sandpits, for the little ones to run around.

 

Star Ferry

star ferry

A Hong Kong icon and a lifetime experience for travellers. Take the ride for an up-close look at one of the world’s most photographed harbours, while locals have kept their affection for it because, even after a century, it’s still a highly reliable and efficient form of transport.

 

Peak Tram

peak tram

Riding the Peak Tram is a visual experience in its own right — Hong Kong Island’s skyscrapers slide past your window at what appear to be impossible angles as you make the ascent to The Peak on the city’s historic, funicular railway. More information here.

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong

With over 100 incredibly life-like wax figures, the museum delivers a fun and interactive celebrity experience in which everyone can either become a star, or just compare themselves to the real thing. More information here.

 

Trick Eye Museum Hong Kong

Fun for the whole family, the Trick Eye Museum offers a magnificent collection of 3D artwork, featuring paintings on plain surfaces that, by way of optical illusion, appear to be three dimensional.  More information here.

 

Wetland Park

A world-class ecotourism attraction and a bird watching paradise with over 240 bird species and other amazing wetland creatures. The park features an interactive centre, housing themed exhibition galleries, 3D cinema and trick art, a theatre and the Swamp Adventure indoor play area. More information here.

 

Noah’s Ark

noah's ark

It is the world’s only full-size replica, which is on the waterfront overlooking the Rambler Channel and Tsing Ma Bridge. The attraction also has activities and exhibits that explore the unique history and culture of Ma Wan, making it a great destination for families. More information here.

 

Jumbo Kingdom

jumbo Kingdom

Designed like a Chinese palace, this multi-faceted complex is one of the world’s largest floating restaurants, which includes a tea garden and a gourmet restaurant serving high-quality traditional Chinese and modern fusion dishes. More information here.

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