Ready for some family fun in Hong Kong? 🇭🇰
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A trip to Hong Kong with your kids in tow is a no-brainer. Renowned for its spectacular skylines and unique cultural experiences, Hong Kong is packed with fun-filled, family-friendly activities made for all ages to enjoy. From the exciting Disneyland and Ocean Park theme parks, to outdoor adventures for the bigger kids and a ton of other kid-friendly activities, Hong Kong truly caters to the whole family.
To help you and your family discover the best family-friendly things to do in the country, we put together this guide to Hong Kong that features all the best activities and experiences, as well as a list of family-friendly hotels. Keep reading to plan the perfect family vacation!
Top attractions & things to do with family in Hong Kong
1. Hong Kong Disneyland
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No trip to Hong Kong with the kids would be complete without a visit to the famous Hong Kong Disneyland, where you’ll meet Minnie, Mickey, and all your other favourite Disney characters! Don't miss out on some amazing live shows and parades that happen all day in the park, and make sure your camera’s fully charged to capture those precious memories.
Experience the magic with a 1-day or 2-day ticket. With more than 100 attractions, there’s something to suit all ages, from the We Love Mickey projection show to the Space Mountain Rollercoaster. At the Karibuni Marketplace, you’ll also find stacks of souvenirs to take home, so your kids can get presents for all their friends. One of the top places to visit in Hong Kong for families, Disneyland is simply unmissable.
2. Ocean Park
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Ocean Park in Hong Kong is a staple attraction for anyone’s first visit to the city. A cross between the ultimate theme park and a zoo, Ocean Park allows you to get up close and personal with the animals! Aside from being home to one of the world’s largest aquariums, it also has adrenaline-pumping rides like The Hair Raiser.
Loved by locals and tourists alike, Ocean Park Hong Kong is well worth adding to your itinerary. Whether your children prefer to learn about marine life or feel the wind in their hair, it’s all here!
3. Victoria Peak
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A visit up the iconic Victoria Peak will surely create a core memory for you and your family. All the way up here, you can enjoy a dazzling new perspective of the island and tons of photo opportunities to capture your memories here. You can spend a whole day here - there's a shopping arcade, signature restaurants, as well as fun attractions such as the Madame Tussauds wax museum and Monopoly Dreams, the world's first Monopoly-themed attraction.
To get up here, you'll have to take the Peak Tram, one of the world's oldest and famed funicular railways, as it brings you all the way up to this exciting entertainment complex. The tram also terminates at the Sky Terrace 428, the highest viewing terrace in Hong Kong, where you and your family can drop by to witness a stunning 360-degree panoramic view of this vibrant city and the South China Sea beyond.
4. Victoria Harbour cruise
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What better way to experience the historic Victoria Harbour of Hong Kong than with a cruise aboard a traditional junk boat? Marvel at breathtaking sceneries as you and your family sail across the waters, no matter if it's under the bright day light, during the golden hours of sunset, or at night when sparkling city lights surround you.
There are various cruise packages you can choose from that come with either a curated menu, including a delightful afternoon tea set and a dim sum platter, or the chance to catch the sunset or water light show (our personal favourite!).
5. Hong Kong Big Bus tours
When you arrive in Central, enjoy hassle-free exploration and sightseeing with the well-curated Hong Kong Big Bus tours of the best neighbourhoods in Hong Kong! Suitable for families of all ages, hop aboard an open top double-decker bus as it takes you to culturally-important sites, grand architecture, and passes iconic landmarks, with time to try street food and sip refreshments as you explore.
Depending on which tour you pick, you’ll get to witness the best sights of Hong Kong Island, including the soaring skyscrapers along the Victoria Harbour, Stanley and Aberdeen. Hop onto the tram and head up to The Peak for unbeatable cityscapes, or grab a hearty meal at Dim Sum Square or Western Market.
6. Ride the tram & walk around Hong Kong
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Prefer to take things at your own pace? Experience Hong Kong like a local when you ride a tram and go on a stroll to discover the best of the city, without tiring out the kids too much. A culturally-diverse city where East meets West, Hong Kong Island is resilient and homely. By taking the tram experience, you’ll discover the ever-changing scenery where skyscrapers stand alongside local boutiques!
After the ride, you’ll walk through Wan Chai, the Wo Cheong Pawn Shop, Hung Shing Temple and the iconic Old Wan Chai Post Office. When you journey further into Hong Kong Island, you’ll discover Pak Tai Temple before taking a relaxing hike up Lovers’ Rock. Finally, you’ll head to the engaging streets of Spring Garden Lane, a melting pot for cheap shopping and delicious local fares.
7. Ngong Ping 360
For children (or parents) with tired legs, a visit to Ngong Ping 360 is the perfect solution! A visually-spectacular and Instagram-worthy trip, this 5.7 kilometre-long journey will present you with stunning vistas of the South China Sea and Lantau North Country Park. Watch out for the Tian Tan Buddha rolling into view — it’s one of Hong Kong’s most famous monuments.
Ngong Ping Village is packed with Chinese culture. Get authentic at Li-Nong Tea House with a typical Chinese tea ceremony — the perfect pick-me-up after a day of exploring. And the cakes aren’t bad, either! Subway and Starbucks are available too, always an option for fussy eaters.
8. Traditional Chinese painting workshop
Traditional Chinese painting is one of the world’s oldest artistic traditions. Although many children enjoy seeing these paintings in studios and galleries, painting them is definitely far more fun!
Suitable for anyone over 4, during the Chinese painting workshop, a professional tutor will introduce you to the materials, tools, subjects and brush strokes required to paint your masterpiece. Express your creativity, calm your mind, and appreciate the beauty of art and nature as you swoosh your brush across the paper — what a souvenir!
9. Go camping or glamping
Beyond the city skyscrapers of Hong Kong is an abundance of nature landscapes for you to discover. One of favorite family bonding activities here is to go camping or glamping, the perfect opportunity to escape the busy city streets and into natural play areas! From luxe glamping tents to rustic campsites - some with the cutest themes we've ever seen! - we've picked out a few locations that are perfect for a fun night's stay with your family:
10. Seal carving workshop
Recreate historical art forms with the little ones at this family-friendly seal carving workshop! Seals used to be a symbol of authority and power in China, with pocket-sized stamps used by the government to symbolise the importance of a document or its sender.
An expert tutor will teach you and your family the basic skills and show you how to use each tool correctly. After following a simple pattern with your tutor, you will chisel away to create any Chinese character you like. It’s the perfect souvenir of a memorable trip and fun for all in the family — who will create the best one?
Family-friendly hotels in Hong Kong
We've shortlisted our top picks of family-friendly hotels in Hong Kong in these few areas:
1. Hotels in Southern District
2. Hotels in Central District
3. Hotels in Lantau Island
4. Hotels in Wan Chai
5. Hotels in Eastern District
6. Hotels in Yau Tsim Mong
7. Hotels in Kowloon City
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