Joanna James
Regardless of the duration of the vacation, Hong Kong is a playground for travellers of all ages and that includes young children. From exploring the country's cultural heritage to spending time at its top leisure hubs, here are some of the best things to do in Hong Kong for those with children.
Any destination with its own Disneyland is bound to be a hit with children of all ages and Hong Kong Disneyland does not disappoint in this regard. Occupying a vast expanse, the rides and the theme park highlights alone makes a trip to the happiest place on earth well worth the effort. Although Hong Kong Disneyland is not as vast as the one in Japan or the USA, the theme park is easier to explore and families can cover the main attractions in this wonderland in a day. Get a head start, however, as this popular recreational hotspot only gets busier as the day wears on.
Hong Kong is home to more than twenty museums and some of them are likely to engage and entertain the younger members of your travel party. The Hong Kong Space Museum and the Hong Kong Science Museum have been a hit with underage visitors due to the large number of interactive exhibits accessible at both venues. Offer your kids the chance to learn something and have fun at the same time by touring both these museums and allowing them enough time to engage with the state-of-the-art exhibits on display.
Providing families with a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is a lush and picturesque paradise that's perfect for spending quality time together. The Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is not only home to the biggest greenhouse in all of Asia but also a wildlife sanctuary in its own right. In addition to the more than 2000 species of plants occupying its greenhouse, the locale also contains seventy mammals, 400 birds, and nearly 70 reptiles.
Victoria Peak is one of Hong Kong's most popular tourist highlights and the best way to reach this vaulted location is to climb on board a tram heading up to the heights. Children will enjoy this mesmerising ride to the top of the peak as magnificent views of the harbour and the city skyline are available at every turn. While it is possible to hike up Victoria Peak, families with young kids will relish the slowly ascending tram ride more due to how relaxing the ride is.
Whether one is based at the Dorsett Wan Chai Hong Kong or a spacious family quad room in Hong Kong, travellers with children must make time to explore the best local treats. In addition to delicious egg puffs, milk tea, and bowled cake, another must-sample snack during a trip to Hong Kong are the many incarnations of dim sums sold on the streets of the islands.
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