With beautiful landmarks, scenic spots, stunning hills, theme parks, and an amazingly diverse cuisine, Hong Kong is always packed with joyful activities for you to experience with the whole family, including your little ones. So, book your flight, pack your bags and add these 5 awesome experiences to your itinerary.
Hong Kong Disneyland
From the latest pop culture experiences to exclusive magical wonders, Hong Kong Disneyland is the ultimate theme park for adults and children alike. Take selfies with your favourite Disney characters, satisfy your need for speed on the exhilarating rides and soak in spectacular performances. Hong Kong Disneyland can be easily accessed via the MTR’s Disneyland Resort Line or make your way straight from the Hong Kong International Airport (a mere 15-minute drive) and check in at any of the theme park’s three hotels.
Ocean Park Hong Kong
Ocean Park, one of the largest theme parks in Asia is considered a Hong Kong icon. It’s fair to say that pretty much every kid in Hong Kong has experienced its wonders and so should yours! The park is divided into the Waterfront and the Summit, with a majestic mountain between them, connected by cable car and funicular. Besides the various attractions and fun-filled rides, Ocean Park Hong Kong also has amazing animal exhibits, including a tropical aviary, rainforest and polar habitats, as well as a massive aquarium.
Ocean Park Hong Kong is also easily accessible via the MTR.
Hong Kong Wetland Park
The Hong Kong Wetland Park is a lush green nature reserve, teeming with beautiful plants and wildlife. Admire the colourful butterflies, discover the cute mudskippers, fiddler crabs and summon the courage to meet Pui Pui, the famous saltwater crocodile. The park also features a Visitor Centre with nature-inspired artworks, exhibits and interactive games for your family to learn more about Hong Kong’s natural environment and their interesting inhabitants.
Hong Kong Science Museum & Museum of History
Ignite your children’s curiosity and sense of wonder at the Hong Kong Science Museum. Located in Tsim Sha Tsui East, the museum opened to the public in 1991. Today, it has approximately 500 permanent exhibits that feature all kinds of science and technology in a total of 18 galleries. Most of the exhibits are guided and interactive, for visitors and kids to learn through games, educational activities and demonstrations.
Shop at the Toy Streets
You can find almost anything in Hong Kong’s world-famous street markets, including whole shop rows just for toys!
Fuk Wing Street in Sham Shui Po, Tai Yuen Street in Wan Chai, Pottinger Street in Central, Li Yuen Street East and West off Queens Road near the Mid-Levels Escalator, Temple Street Night Market in Jordan, and Stanley Market in Stanley all offer an overflowing plethora of toy vendors. However the best thing about Hong Kong’s street markets is there is always something to entertain every family member including a myriad of exciting street food, microcosms of local culture on every corner and of course all important souvenir shopping.
Hong Kong is always fun for the family
Nature enthusiast, science whiz, animal lover, pop culture fan or foodie, whatever your family prefers, there’s something for everyone in Hong Kong! The best seasons to visit are late spring from March to April and late autumn from October to November.
Head to www.discoverhongkong.com/anz and plan your next family adventure.
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