Have you visited Hong Kong with kids? Or planning on taking a trip with them? If yes, here are some of the best places you can go to!
Hong Kong is a place where one can get unforgettable experiences. There are so many wonderful spots in the city which makes kids dream to visit it.
One of the famous tourist spots in it is Hong Kong Disneyland. Even I, love visiting Disneyland with my family.
But if you think that is the only place that made Hong Kong attractive to foreigners, you are wrong, there is still more! You can also enjoy ferry rides and even museums.
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Hong Kong with Kids
If you are planning to go to Hong Kong with kids and you are looking for places that would give them an experience that they will never forget for a lifetime, then this list is for you!
You can either choose to visit some of them but if you have so much time and enough budget too, then it would be good to check out all these amazingly enjoyable places that only Hong Kong could offer! Take a look at the list below:
Hong Kong Disneyland
Tagged as the “happiest place on Earth”, it is every kid’s dreams to see their favorite Disney character as well as experience the fun in Hong Kong Disney Land.
We always enjoy visiting Hong Kong Disneyland and include it to our itinerary when we visit.
Don’t forget to watch the live shows and of course the parades and the fireworks at night. It’s something to look forward to and enjoy together.
How to Get Here: Take the train to Tsuen Wan MTR and get off at the Lai King Station. From there, transfer to the Tung Chung Line and alight at the Sunny Bay Station. Once there, you can take the Disneyland Resort Line.
Opening Hours: 10:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Ticket Price: 639 HKD
Where to Buy Tickets: Hong Kong Disneyland Park Ticket (QR Code Direct Entry)
Ocean Park Hong Kong
Tons of fun awaits for your kids at the Hong Kong Ocean Park since they can go for a dolphin watch to enjoyable rides! You can also visit the cute pandas and take the cable car to the summit.
The rides at the Ocean Park are much more thrilling than those at Disneyland. So if you are bringing the big kids, I am sure they will love it too.
The aquariums are a must-see too. We loved seeing the sharks when we visited.
How to Get Here: You can take the Ocean Park Express via Citybus Route 629 from Central Star Ferry. The first bus leaves at 9:30 and the last bus is at 11:30 AM. Aside from the bus, you can also take the MTR South Island Line and alight at the Ocean Park Station.
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Ticket Price: 498 HKD
Where to Buy Tickets: Ocean Park Hong Kong (QR Code Direct Entry)
Avenue of Stars
The Avenue of Stars is another fun and leisure walk that you can do in Hong Kong with kids.
For sure, they would love to see the place where famous people have their handprints as well as some sculpture like Bruce Lee’s.
Plus, the view of the Victoria Harbour looks amazing from here. A perfect place to have some family quality time!
I’d suggest you visit here during the afternoon though when the sun isn’t that hot. Expect lots of people during peak time too.
How to Get Here: Take the MTR line going to Tsim She Tsui. Walk for around 5-10 minutes going to the Victoria Harbour promenade or the Hong Kong Science Museum. The Avenue of Stars is at the bay walk.
Opening Hours: None
Ticket Price: Free
Where to Buy Tickets: Free
Noah’s Ark Hong Kong
We are certain the kids love the story of Noah. Why not make them feel like being part of it?
Noah’s Ark in Hong Kong is a Hong Kong attraction that gives you and your kids a fun and educational tour. It is the world’s first full-scale replica of the Ark used by Noah in the bible stories.
You can go visit the Special Exhibition, the Ark Life Education House and the Solar Tower and Nature Garden.
How to Get Here: You can take the Airport Circular Bus (NR 334) from the Hong Kong International Airport, Park Island. Another option is through Central Star Ferry or takes the Tsing Ui Station Bus (NR 330).
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Ticket Price: 198 HKD
Where to Buy Tickets: Noah’s Ark in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Science Museum
Do your kids love Science? Let them explore more about it through the interactive exhibits in this museum.
The museum is home to 500 science-related exhibits including robots, transportation, simulation, and virtual reality. Don’t forget to check out the 22-meter Energy Matching twin tower too!
How to Get Here: You can take the MTR Route going to Tsim She Tsui East and walk towards the Victoria Harbour.
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Ticket Price: 20 HKD
Where to Buy Tickets: You can buy tickets directly at the museum.
Pink Dolphin Watching
Seeing a pink dolphin is a great experience! Take a cruise and watch the dolphins swim and jump on the water!
The tour will take you on an informative and fun activity to see the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins. It is a half-day trip that will give you plenty of opportunities for sightseeing.
The tour will take around 3 hours on the boat and 2 hours of commute time. This is indeed a fun activity for Hong Kong with kids!
How to Get Here: The tour is organized so there will be meet up information provided. The tour starts at the Tung Ching New Development Pier at the Lantau Island.
Opening Hours: 8:50 AM
Ticket Price: 460 HKD
Where to Buy Tickets: Pink Dolphin Sighting Tour
Madame Tussauds
Another activity that you can do in Hong Kong with kids is visiting the Madame Tussauds. Here, you can visit galleries, and different zones for fashion, kung fu and k-wave.
Famous people like US President Barack Obama were created into wax figures. They looked like real people and will make your kids feel like they have actually met their idols!
How to Get Here: Madame Tussauds is located at The Peak. The most popular way to get there is riding the Peak Tram from the Peak Tram Station. You can also take the Minibus number 1 from the Central at Two IFC or take the Bus X15, Bus 15 and Bus 15B.
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Ticket Price: 290 HKD
Where to Buy Tickets: Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Ticket
Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Get to know Hong Kong’s art and culture in this museum. You can see elegantly designed costumes and other interesting displays here which will not just entertain your kids but will also give them more knowledge about Hong Kong’s history.
The museum is home to 5 permanent galleries and 6 thematic galleries. All exhibits give guests a mix of history, art, and culture of Hong Kong.
How to Get Here: You can take the MTR via Che Kung Temple Station (Exit A) or from the Sea Tin Station (Exit A). You will have to take a 5-15 minute walk towards the museum.
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Ticket Price: 20 HKD
Where to Buy Tickets: You can buy tickets directly from the museum when you visit.
Star Ferry
The kids will love to have a ride on the famous Star Ferry for this is a great experience and would let you see Hong Kong on a different view.
The views from the ferry are breathtaking, so be sure to capture lots of photos.
The ferry leaves the port with several minutes interval. So you don’t have to worry about catching it on time. There is two-port at the Hong Kong Island: Central Pier and Wanchai Pier, so be observant what port you are entering from Tsim She Tsui.
How to Get Here: Take the MTR going to Victoria Harbour.
Opening Hours: 11:15 AM to 8:45 PM
Ticket Price: Starts at 2.5 HKD
Where to Buy Tickets: There are ticket booths at the entrance where you can buy your tickets.
Symphony of Lights
This is a relaxing activity in Hong Kong with kids! The Symphony of Lights is the biggest laser and show sound will be seen right before your eyes. Take a trip to the harbor to give you a better view of this display of lights!
The show lasts for 10-minutes so it is not that long. You can enjoy it at the Tsim She Tsui Promenade or on a harbor cruise. There are tours that offer unlimited drinks while you slowly sail at the Victoria Harbour.
How to Get Here: If you are at the Hong Kong Island, you can just take the Star Ferry going to Tsim She Tsui. If you are already Kowloon, take the MTR to the Tsim She Tsui line.
Opening Hours: Symphony of Lights starts at 8:00 PM. The cruise starts at 4:15 PM.
Ticket Price: The Symphony of Lights is free. But if you want to take the harbor cruise, it costs 160 HKD
Where to Buy Tickets: Victoria Harbour Evening Cruise Tour with Unlimited Drink
Kowloon Park
If you love a lovely leisure walk, you can enjoy that at Kowloon Park. It is a public park with several outdoor facilities that you can use for a fee.
If you opt not to pay for any entrance fee, you can just enjoy the lovely shade under the trees. There is also a Comic Avenue located inside the park with life-sized statues of popular comic characters in Hong Kong.
We visited it once and enjoyed taking photos with the beautifully sculpted statues.
How to Get Here: From the Star Ferry, you can walk towards Kowloon Park. It is a 15 minutes walk to the Nathan Road where the entrance to the park is located. You can also take the MTR train. Alight at the MTR Jordan Station Exit C or MTR Austin Station.
Opening Hours: 5:00 AM to 12 MN
Ticket Price: Free
Victoria Peak
The Victoria Peak is a hill in Hong Kong that is popular for families, friends, couples and even solo traveler.
This is where the Madame Tussauds is located as well as the Trick Eye Museum. Aside from the fun museums, there are restaurants you can grab a bite in.
The Peak is a favorite spot for sunset in Hong Kong so don’t miss that with your kids!
How to Get Here: You can reach the Peak by walking, by bus, by taxi or by the Peak Tram. If you want to walk, you can take the MTR Central Station and exit at the Exit J2. Then walk from there. If through the bus, you can take the Bus 15C from the Central near Star Ferry. You can also take the Peak Tram, which is by far the most popular way to get to the Peak.
Opening Hours: 8:00 AM (on Sundays and public holidays) 10 AM to 11 PM
Ticket Price: Free. But the other activities there has a corresponding ticket fee.
We will guess that the kids got excited upon seeing this list! And for sure, you feel excited too. Don’t forget to take photos of the kids and the entire family while you are there.
One way to keep their excitement high is to let them make a scrapbook for the trip so that each of them will be busy taking pictures and exploring the places that you will visit. For sure, you will all have a great time in Hong Kong!
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