Hong Kong With Kids
Places that suit children
Hong Kong has science and space museums, large parks, beaches and two theme parks. The places here are a good start for a day with children. Check each place's own page for opening hours and ticket rules.
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Park · Central Hong Kong Park Hong Kong Park at Cotton Tree Drive, Central covers an area of 8.16 ha. The present site of the Park was originally a garrison named Victoria Barracks.
Park · Central Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens Located at Albany Road in Central, the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is the oldest park in Hong Kong. Built in 1860, the Gardens was fully completed and opened to the public in 1871.
Museum · Central Hong Kong Maritime Museum Hong Kong Maritime Museum was established in 2005 at Murray House in Stanley and relocated to its current address at Central Pier 8 in 2013. It is dedicated to preserving, collecting and displaying objects that tell the story about trade and maritime in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta.
Landmark · Central Hong Kong Observation Wheel Located at Man Kwong Street, Central near the Central Harbourfront, the Hong Kong Observation Wheel is a 60-metre tall ferris wheel with 42 gondolas, each holding up to 8 passengers.
Viewpoint · Central Victoria Peak and Peak Tram The Peak, about 552 m high, is the highest point on Hong Kong Island. The Peak Tram began operating in 1888 and runs from the city to the Peak Tower. The Peak Circle Walk follows Harlech Road and Lugard Road around the summit.
Park · Sheung Wan and Sai Ying Pun Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park at Eastern Street North in Sai Ying Pun covers an area of about 4 ha and is named after Dr Sun Yat Sen to commemorate his contribution as the father of modern China.
Park · Wan Chai and Causeway Bay Victoria Park Victoria Park at Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay occupies an area of around 19 ha and offers a wide range of sports facilities such as tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer pitches as well as a swimming pool complex.
Park · North Point and Eastern Chai Wan Park Situated at Tsui Wan Street in Chai Wan, Chai Wan Park measures around 7 ha in size and houses facilities including a cascade, a pond, a model boat pool and 2 old cannons.
Special · Southern District Ocean Park Ocean Park, located at Wong Chuk Hang Road in Aberdeen, is Hong Kong’s premier educational theme park. It covers an area of more than 915 000 sq m and features a diverse selection of animal attractions and thrill rides divided between The Waterfront and The Summit.
Beach · Southern District Repulse Bay Repulse Bay, located at the southern coast of Hong Kong Island, is a renowned tourist attraction and low density residential area. The wide crescent-shaped Repulse Bay Beach is a popular spot among visitors.
Beach · Southern District Deep Water Bay Deep Water Bay is a bay situated at the southern part of Hong Kong Island. Flanked by its headlands is Deep Water Bay Beach, one of the best-liked public beaches in Hong Kong.
Special · Southern District The Pokfulam Farm Located at Pok Fu Lam Road, The Pokfulam Farm was formerly the site of the Old Dairy Farm Senior Staff Quarters (“the SSQs”) known as “Braemar”. Built in 1887, the SSQs comprise the Main Building, the Servants’ Quarters and the Garage Block.
Museum · Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon Hong Kong Museum of History The Hong Kong Museum of History traces its origins to the City Hall Art Gallery and Museum, which was established in 1962. In 1969, it was renamed the City Museum and Art Gallery, and in 1975 it was split into the Hong Kong Museum of Art and the Hong Kong Museum of History.
Museum · Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon Hong Kong Science Museum Hong Kong Science Museum at Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui was opened in 1991.
Museum · Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon Hong Kong Space Museum Located at Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui and next to Hong Kong Cultural Centre and Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Space Museum is a planetarium for the popularization of astronomy and space science.
Landmark · Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon Star Ferry Pier The Star Ferry traces its origins to the Kowloon Ferry Company, established in 1880. The pier at Tsim Sha Tsui is the Kowloon terminal of the harbour crossing to Central and Wan Chai.
Park · Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon Kowloon Park Kowloon Park is a green haven at the centre of Tsim Sha Tsui. With a total area of 13.3 ha, the Park features various theme gardens, the Bird Lake, the Aviary, a totem pole, the Tree Walk, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, etc.
Special · Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon West Kowloon Cultural District West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) is located at the southern tip of West Kowloon Reclamation Area with an area of 40 ha. It is one of the world’s largest cultural quarters, blending together arts, education and public space.
Viewpoint · Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Located on the 100th floor of the International Commerce Centre, Austin Road West, sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck is the highest indoor observation deck in Hong Kong.
Shopping · Sham Shui Po The Dragon Centre A nine-level shopping mall on Yen Chow Street in Sham Shui Po with a total area of around 840,000 sq ft.
Shopping · Kowloon City and Kai Tak The Whampoa A group of themed malls in Whampoa Garden, Hung Hom, with a ship-shaped building as its landmark. It has shops, restaurants and entertainment.
Special · Kowloon City and Kai Tak CLP Pulse CLP Pulse is located at 147 Argyle Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon. The CLP clock tower was built in 1940 and served as CLP's headquarters for more than seven decades.
Shopping · Kowloon City and Kai Tak MegaBox MegaBox on Wan Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay is a shopping, dining and entertainment complex with floor area of 1 100 000 sq ft. It provides an array of shops including home furnishing and accessories, department store, children’s products, electrical and electronic appliances, etc.
Park · Wong Tai Sin and Diamond Hill Morse Park and Wong Tai Sin Cultural Garden Morse Park comprises Park Nos. 1 to 4, Morse Park Sports Centre and Morse Park Swimming Pool. Covering an area of about 16 ha, it is the largest park in Wong Tai Sin District.
Shopping · Wong Tai Sin and Diamond Hill Plaza Hollywood Situated at Lung Poon Street in Diamond Hill, the 4-storey Plaza Hollywood houses over 200 shops and restaurants offering various kinds of popular items and cuisines.
Museum · Sha Tin and New Territories Hong Kong Heritage Museum Situated in Tai Wai, Hong Kong Heritage Museum is a large museum in Hong Kong. The Museum houses 12 exhibition galleries.
Special · Sha Tin and New Territories Hong Kong Science Park Occupying an area of 22 ha in Pak Shek Kok, the Hong Kong Science Park (“HKSP”) is Hong Kong's flagship technology infrastructure, providing one-stop facilities and services supporting the development of innovation and technology.
Museum · Sha Tin and New Territories Hong Kong Railway Museum Situated at Shung Tak Street in Tai Po, Hong Kong Railway Museum is converted from the Old Tai Po Market Railway Station. Erected in 1913, the station building features the pitched roof of traditional Chinese building.
Park · Sha Tin and New Territories Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG), with a total area of 148 ha, is located on the northern slopes of Hong Kong's highest mountain - Tai Mo Shan.
Park · Sha Tin and New Territories Tai Po Waterfront Park Tai Po Waterfront Park occupies an area of 22 ha. The annual dragon boat race in Tai Po District is held at its promenade.
Park · Sha Tin and New Territories Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve is situated at Fung Yuen Village in Tai Po. It is a renowned location for butterfly watching in Hong Kong.
Park · Sha Tin and New Territories Hong Kong Wetland Park Hong Kong Wetland Park, located at the northern part of Tin Shui Wai, includes a visitor centre and a 60 ha Wetland Reserve. The visitor centre houses themed exhibition galleries, theatre, souvenir shop, restaurant and indoor play area.
Special · Sha Tin and New Territories T·PARK Located at Nim Wan Road in Tuen Mun, T·PARK is a sludge treatment facility deploying advanced technologies in Hong Kong’s “waste-to-energy” journey, as well as an eco-friendly park integrating recreational, ecological and educational facilities.
Day trip · Sha Tin and New Territories Ma Wan Ma Wan is an island lying off the northern coast of Lantau Island. Tin Liu, with more than 250 years of history, is the oldest indigenous village on the island.
Beach · Sai Kung Clear Water Bay First and Second Beach Two beaches on the Clear Water Bay Peninsula in Sai Kung District, managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
Park · Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Waterfront Park Located at Tseung Kwan O South, Tseung Kwan O Waterfront Park, stretches from Tseung Kwan O town centre to Tiu Keng Leng. It offers a sea view of Tseung Kwan O, Lei Yue Mun and Chai Wan on Hong Kong Island.
Temple · Lantau and Outlying Islands Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Buddha Po Lin Monastery at Ngong Ping was known as the “Big Thatched Hut” in the early days. It was established by Venerables Da Yue, Dun Xiu and Yue Ming from Jiangsu Province in 1906.
Special · Lantau and Outlying Islands Ngong Ping 360 Ngong Ping 360 cable car connects downtown Tung Chung and Ngong Ping on Lantau Island. The 5.7-km cable car adopts a safe and reliable bi-cable ropeway.
Neighbourhood · Lantau and Outlying Islands Discovery Bay Sitting on the northeastern coast of Lantau Island, Discovery Bay is a diversified community blending Chinese and Western cultures. Apart from the shopping mall, there are a number of restaurants along the tranquil seashore serving international cuisine.
Special · Lantau and Outlying Islands Hong Kong Disneyland A theme park resort on North Lantau covering 126 ha.
Beach · Lantau and Outlying Islands Silvermine Bay Beach A beach at Mui Wo on Lantau Island, with hotels and restaurants around it.
Beach · Lantau and Outlying Islands Southern Lantau beaches There are several beaches on southern Lantau Island which have clear water, fine powdery sand and away from the hustle. From east to west are Pui O Beach, Lower Cheung Sha Beach, Upper Cheung Sha Beach and Tong Fuk Beach.
Day trip · Lantau and Outlying Islands Cheung Chau Cheung Chau is a small dumbbell-shape island of 2.44 sq km southwest of Hong Kong Island. A bone arrowhead excavated from Po Yue Wan in the southeastern side of the small island shows that human activities on the island dated back to Late Neolithic period (c. 2500 to 1500 BC).
Beach · Lantau and Outlying Islands Tung Wan Beach, Cheung Chau Tung Wan and Kwun Yam Wan on the eastern side of Cheung Chau are the two beaches on the island, and are very popular among holiday visitors. Kwun Yam Wan is also the home base of Hong Kong's first Olympic medallist (and a gold medallist), windsurfer Ms Lee Lai Shan.
Beach · Lantau and Outlying Islands Hung Shing Ye Beach A beach on Lamma Island, southeast of Yung Shue Wan, that people visit for the sunset.
