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Best Things To Do in Mesa Verde National Park

Best Things To Do in Mesa Verde National Park: Mesa Verde National Park was established in 1906 to preserve and interpret the archeological heritage of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from 600 to 1300 CE. Today, the park protects nearly 5,000 known archeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States. My name is Rob Decker and I'm a photographer and graphic artist with a single great passion for America's National Parks! I've been to 51 of our 62 National Parks — and Mesa Verde is a unique park, given its historical and archeological significance. I have explored most areas of the park — so I'm ready to help! So if this is your first time to the park, or your returning after many years, here are some of the best things to do in Mesa Verde National Park! Self-Guided Tours Spruce Tree House - Best-Preserved Cliff Dwelling You can observe Spruce Tree House from viewpoints near the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum. Rangers are available at the overlook to answer questions and share information. Mesa Top Loop Road - Auto Tour - 700 Years of Mesa Verde History A 6-mile driving tour with short, paved trails. Twelve easily-accessible sites, including surface dwellings and cliff dwelling overlooks. Highlights include Square Tower House, Sun Point Overlook, and views of Cliff Palace from Sun Point and Sun Temple stops. Far View Sites Complex - Five Mesa Top Villages & Far View Reservoir Far View House plus four other villages and a dry reservoir on a level 3/4-mile (1.2 km) unpaved trail. Four miles north of the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum. Step House - Pithouse, Petroglyphs and Cliff Dwelling A 100 foot descent and ascent on a winding path. Total walking distance is about one mile (1.6 km) round-trip. Allow 45 minutes to one hour. Trail begins near the Wetherill Mesa Kiosk. Badger House Trail - Trail to Four Mesa Top Sites The 2.25 mile round-trip trail through Badger House Community surface sites begins at Wetherill Mesa Kiosk. Your walk through this area is a journey through 600 years of prehistory. Combination gravel and paved trail. Cliff Dwelling Guided Tours Cliff Palace, Balcony House, and Long House can only be visited by taking a ranger-guided tour which are very popular. A tour of Long House, on Wetherill Mesa, can be taken on the same day as a Cliff Palace or Balcony House tour. Tours can be strenuous. There are no height or age restrictions for tours, but children must be capable of walking the extent of the trails, climbing ladders, and negotiating steps independently. All infants must be carried in backpacks while on tours and adults carrying children in backpacks must be able to maintain mobility and balance. Tour tickets for Balcony House, Cliff Palace, and Long House must be purchased in person. Tour tickets sell out quickly, but can be purchased up to two days in advance. Cliff Palace - Mesa Verde's Largest Cliff Dwelling This one-hour, ranger-guided tour involves climbing five, 8-10 foot ladders, on a 100 foot vertical climb. Total walking distance is about 1/4-mile, round-trip. The tour begins at Cliff Palace Overlook, an 23-mile, one-hour drive from the Visitor and Research Center. Cliff Palace Twilight Tours Enjoy an intimate, leisurely encounter with Mesa Verde's largest cliff dwelling. Dramatic sun lighting will appeal to both amateur and professional photographers as well as those seeking a deeper connection with this extraordinary archeological treasure. Balcony House - Adventurous Cliff Dwelling Tour This one-hour, ranger-guided tour involves climbing a 32-foot ladder, crawling through a 12-foot long tunnel, and climbing up a 60-foot open rock face with two 10-foot ladders to exit the site. The tour begins at the Balcony House parking area, a 25-mile, 1-1/4 hour drive from the Visitor Center. Long House - Mesa Verde's Most In-Depth Tour Starting at the Wetherill Mesa information kiosk, this two-hour ranger-guided tour involves hiking at least 2.25 miles round-trip, and climbing two 15-foot ladders within the site. The hike has an elevation gain of about 130 feet. The tour ends at the Long House trailhead, giving you the choice of returning to the kiosk or exploring more of Wetherill Mesa on your own. Allow about 2.5 hours (total) for tour and return to kiosk. Half-Day Guided Bus Tours Mid-April to mid-October Mesa Verde National Park concessioner, Aramark Leisure, conducts guided bus tours that offer modern views of the Ancestral Pueblo people. Tours include the 700 Years and Far View Explorer Tours. Tickets may be purchased at the Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center, Far View Lodge and Terrace, and Morefield Campground. Balcony House Sunrise Tour Rise before dawn, and experience the magic of Balcony House at sunrise! For centuries, Pueblo farmers have been observing the sky and the change of seasons. Take the Sunrise Tour of Balcony House at summer solstice or fall equinox and join in the long tradition of skywatching in Mesa Verde. On this 90-minute tour, you will climb a 32-foot ladder, crawl through and 18-inch wide and 12-foot long tunnel, and climb up a 60-foot open cliff face with stone steps and two 10-foot ladders to exit. Cliff Palace Early Bird Tour Looking for an early morning adventure? This daily, early bird tour offers the benefits of a smaller group size, cooler temperatures, and the ability to reserve a tour of Cliff Palace in advance with online reservations! On this 60-minute tour, you will descend uneven stone steps and climb four ladders, with an elevation change of 100 feet. Total walking distance is 1/4 mile. Evening Programs Morefield Campground Evening Program In 1907, archeologist Jesse Fewkes began the first evening campfire talks in the history of the National Park Service at Mesa Verde. That tradition continues today. Enjoy a free, 45-60 minute presentation each evening by rangers at the Morefield Amphitheater (weather permitting). The amphitheater is located at the end of the road in Morefield Campground. Bring a flashlight. Program is free and offered each evening. Bird Watching Mesa Verde National Park is home to several distinct habitats. The types of species which you will encounter depends on the habitat present. If you are an avid birder, make sure to purchase a copy of the brochure, "Checklist of the Birds." This will help you locate where species are found in the park. The listing of birds in this page will get you started as a bird watcher in Mesa Verde. Take the Petroglyph Point or Spruce Canyon Trail and look for warblers, flycatchers, woodpeckers, jays, hawks, chickadees, titmice, and other species. The Knife Edge Trail also has good birding. If you are lucky, you may see a peregrine falcon or a golden eagle soar from its nest out across the Montezuma Valley. During the summer months, you can walk the Soda Canyon Overlook Trail near Balcony House, or the short trail to the Park Point lookout. The Park Point area is a good place to see hawks, towhees, grouse and eagles, in addition to the many species listed above. In the fall, you may want to take the Knife Edge Trail early in the morning to catch migrating warblers and hummingbirds feeding on the Indian Paint Brush. During winter months, be on the lookout for chickadees, nuthatches, an occasional brown creeper, canyon wrens, woodpeckers, flickers, and jays during your Spruce Tree House tour. Turkey vultures usually arrive in late March and leave in early October, so the large black birds you see will likely be common ravens or the vivid black-billed magpie. Photography Picture Taking Tips Some cliff dwellings are open only from late spring through early fall. During the off-season, photos may be taken from the overlooks above the cliff dwellings, weather permitting. Most of the cliff dwellings are best photographed in mid-to-late afternoon. If you have an adjustable lens we suggest you close your lens down at least 1/2 stop from what the photo meter indicates (spot meters excepted). For example, in black and white photography the front walls of Cliff Palace will give your meter a false light reading. We suggest you bracket your settings on Cliff Palace exposures. Best Times to Photograph by Season June to September - 3:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. October to November - 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. December to March - 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. April to May - 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. During mid and late fall and early and mid spring the sun is lower in the southern sky and more light strikes the cliff dwellings. Winter light is generally less bright. On overcast days the soft light allows for photos to be taken that will show good details and subtle colors. During the winter months there is less vegetation obstructing views from the overlooks after the scrub oak has lost its leaves for the season. Stargazing While not offered as a guided activity, Mesa Verde National Park provides wonderful opportunities for stargazing. Since there are no large cities in the Four Corners region, there is very little artificial light to detract from the stars in the night sky. Most nights the skies are clear and full of stars. On a clear night, you can see the Milky Way. The locations recommended for stargazing in the park are listed below: Far View Lodge The only lodging available in the park from mid-April to mid-October. Each room has a balcony where guests can see for miles. For visitor safety, this area is well-lit. You may want to seek out a darker place, if this obstructs your view of the stars. Morefield Campground The only place to camp in the park from mid-May to mid-October. Located in the Morefield Valley, this is an especially place good for looking at stars since there is little artificial light. Join a ranger at the Morefield Amphitheater for the nightly (Memorial Day through Labor Day) campfire program. Bring a flashlight for the walk back to your campsite. Montezuma or Mancos Overlooks These are really the best areas in the park for stargazing. If you are staying outside of the park or want to get away from artificial lights, both of these overlooks along the Main Park Road provide views of the twinkling lights of the valley towns and the stars above. Unfortunately, these areas are not available for overnight camping. Click here to see the Mesa Verde National Park poster. Rob Decker is a photographer and graphic artist who had the rare privilege of studying under Ansel Adams in Yosemite National Park when he was just 19 years old. Now, Rob is on a journey to explore and photograph all of America's National Parks. He's creating WPA-style posters to help people celebrate their own national park adventures — as well as encourage others to get out and explore! https://national-park-posters.com/blogs/national-park-posters/best-things-to-do-in-mesa-verde-national-park

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krystangreen-blog · 5 years ago

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Beneath Hong Kong’s modern skyscrapers lies a surprisingly kid-friendly destination. The city holds tremendous sentimental value as our former home and my daughter’s birthplace. We return every year because the list of things to do in Hong Kong with kids is expansive — even if you don’t factor in Hong Kong Disneyland® (which is our family’s favorite Disney® park in the world).

The neat thing about Hong Kong is that you can experience something new every time you visit. For such a tiny destination, it really packs a punch. This list is focused on activities that one can practically experience on a typical Hong Kong family vacation.

Getting Discounted Tickets for Hong Kong Attractions

It’s become much easier to buy tickets for Hong Kong attractions in advance, which you absolutely should do. I’ve noted where this is possible, and in most cases, it’s via Klook, an enormous tour operator in Asia. You’ll usually save a little money and skip queues by entering with their mobile or printed tickets.

You may also want to consider the Hong Kong Pass. This sightseeing pass is for active travelers who would like to see multiple attractions in a day.

The Best Things to Do in Hong Kong with Kids

You may also want to consider the Hong Kong Pass. This sightseeing pass is for active travelers who would like to see multiple attractions in a day.

1. Hong Kong Disneyland

We’ve been to every Disneyland in the world, and Hong Kong Disneyland is by far our favorite. I’m a fan of experiencing Disney in other cultures because the food and other aspects are different. While there can be lines, they are typically shorter here than at any other Disney park we’ve been to.

Songs on rides like “it’s a small world” are sung in English, though instructions around the park are typically given in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Of the major roller coasters, Hyperspace Mountain (more or less Space Mountain for those familiar with Disneyland in Anaheim) is the only one represented here. Do not miss the Iron Man Experience, Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars, Mystic Manor, and the new Ant-Man and the Wasp: Nano Battle.

Definitely, buy your tickets in advance online and print them before you go so you can avoid the lines at the ticket booths. Options include:

Discounted Hong Kong Disneyland tickets on Klook (QR code mobile entry)

Hong Kong Disneyland hotel or other luxury hotel concierge

The Hong Kong Disneyland app

If you’re short on time, a half-day visit to Hong Kong Disneyland is still worth it. If you’re coming during the summer months and would like to skip the lines, think about booking a 3-hour Disneyland VIP Tour. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (there is one in the park now, too), Hong Kong Disneyland character dining, and Disney dim sum all take place at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, which is a quick shuttle bus away from the theme park. However, know that you need to reserve these experiences in advance.

Though it’s the smaller relative to other Disney parks, Hong Kong Disneyland is one of the best things to do in Hong Kong with kids. Check out my tips for visiting Hong Kong Disneyland in the summer.

Neighborhood: Lantau Island

How to get there: There are local and cross-boundary buses that travel to and from the park, taxis regularly drop off and pick up visitors, and you can also reach the park via MTR by boarding the Disneyland Resort Line at Sunny Bay Station.

Activity: Theme Park

Cost: Standard park tickets start at HK$639. There are special packages available, and you can often get discounted tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland on Klook.

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (verify on the day you plan to visit)

Ages: All Ages

2. Ocean Park Hong Kong

Sea-themed Ocean Park Hong Kong is on the south side of Hong Kong island. Some prefer this park to Hong Kong Disneyland because it’s unique with fewer crowds and more opportunities for animal encounters (check the schedule). We have participated in the Honorary Panda Keeper program twice and it’s a wonderful experience.

The park is divided into two parts — a lower level and upper level — connected by a sky tram that provides some of the best views of this part of Hong Kong Island. Note that the sky tram is a bit hairy on windy days. A submarine-themed train barrels through the mountain to the other side, too. The lines are usually shorter if you take the train up to the upper level and the cable car down.

The Waterfront (lower area) near the entrance has the pandas, a huge aquarium, and a playground for younger kids. The Summit (upper area) has rides for older kids, the sea lions (which you can toss fish to at designated times), the main show area, and other attractions.

Tip: Ocean Park is doable with just a half-day commitment if you’re short on time. Also, buy tickets in advance to avoid lines which have been long lately at the park. Klook has discounted Ocean Park tickets.

Neighborhood: Wong Chuk Hang

How to get there: Ocean Park is accessible by car, bus, taxi, and the MTR (it’s one stop on the South Island Line from the Admiralty station).

Activity: Theme Park and Aquarium

Cost: Checking Klook for discounted tickets, but on the Ocean Park website, basic adult admission starts at HK$480 and admission for kids 11 and under is HK$240. You can pay for Ocean FasTrack if you want priority accesses for designated rides and attractions.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

3. Ride the Star Ferry Hong Kong

Definitely take the 6-12 minute ride (length depends on the time of day) from Central to Kowloon on the historic Star Ferry when visiting Hong Kong with kids.

The Star Ferry Hong Kong is a historical American-football-shaped boat that journeys from Central to Kowloon or Wan Chai to Kowloon in just a few minutes. It also goes to the Hong Kong Disneyland hotel once per day.

Depending on how far you have to walk to the ferry terminals, it can be faster to take the Star Ferry Hong Kong to Kowloon than the MTR.

Try to sit on the upper deck to avoid inhaling coal fumes that trap themselves on the lower level. It costs a few extra cents, but I believe it’s worth it. There is no need to check the schedule (unless you need to ride it very early in the morning or late at night) because the ferries run frequently.

You can also book a short Star Ferry tour around Victoria Harbour during the day or at night. If you only plan to ride the ferry once, I recommend departing from the Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon side in the evening. You’ll get a beautiful view of the Hong Kong skyline and you’ll have a great view of the ICC and Symphony of Lights evening light shows.

Neighborhood: Central / Wan Chai / Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

How to get there: To get to the Star Ferry Tsim Sha Tsui Pier, exit the MTR at the L6 exit. To get to the Central Pier, exit the MTR at the A2 exit or Exit A.

Activity: Scenic Boat Ride

Cost: Tickets start at HK$2.20 per adult per ride in the ferry’s lower deck or HK$2.70 to sit on the upper deck. Use an Octopus Card or purchase admission in the machines near the entrance gates.

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

4. Shop the Toy Streets and Other Markets

Fuk Wing Street toy street in Sham Shui Po

Yes, there are streets in Hong Kong dedicated entirely to toys. Since we are always in Hong Kong near my daughter’s birthday, these streets are where we load up on party favors.

At Fuk Wing Street in Sham Shui Po, there are cheap dolls, balls, gadgets, and school supplies that you can buy individually or in bulk. It’s a nice stop if you’re shopping the other markets in Sham Shui Po anyway. Take Exit B2 at Sham Shui Po Station, walk two streets and turn right.

Another option is Tai Yuen Street in Wan Chai. This one has more variety and nostalgic toys. Take Exit A3 at Wan Chai station and walk just a few minutes. You’ll see it.

Some Hong Kong markets appeal to kids more than others. If in need of a costume for any reason, definitely go to Pottinger Street. This small market lines a staircase in Central with vendors selling loads of costumes, accessories, and holiday decor year-round. It’s also conveniently located next two other famous shopping streets called The Lanes (Li Yuen Street East and Li Yuen Street West) just off of Queens Road near the Mid Levels escalator. Visit both in the same outing. Take Exit C at Central Station and walk down Des Voeux road until you see the lanes full of shops. I also take Exit D and walk down Queen’s Road.

Kids who can stay up late will enjoy the festival atmosphere of the (somewhat touristy) Temple Street Night Market with its food, trinkets, and fortune tellers. Take Exit C at Yau Ma Tei Station or Exit A at Jordan Station.

I’ve written in detail about where to go shopping in Hong Kong.

Neighborhoods: Sham Shui Po / Wan Chai / Central / Mongkok

How to get there: MTR Exits listed next to each market above

Activity: Shopping

Cost: Free to enter

Hours: Varies

Ages: Kids who like to shop

5. Visit The Peak

Note: The Peak Tram will be closed for maintenance for up to three months starting on April 23, 2019. The Peak Galleria is also closed for renovation until late 2019. This is where a number of restaurants, shops, and the Trick Eye Museum are located.

Despite these closures, The Peak is still a worthwhile Hong Kong attraction to visit. Klook offers uphill or downhill bus options.

The observation deck is on the top of this building.

The Peak offers the most spectacular view of Hong Kong. The viewing deck on the top of The Peak Tower on the Sky Terrace 428 (admission required) is the perfect place to take that holiday card photo. Or opt for the free Lion’s Peak Pavilion to the right (if facing Victoria Harbour) of The Peak Tower. It’s a free viewing platform with more charm but be aware that it is usually crowded.

Go any time of the day, but I think it’s best to maximize your time up here by also dining at The Peak Lookout. There are also quick-service restaurants, some of which serve must-try Hong Kong food. Madame Tussaud’s is here as are many, many souvenir shops, so plan to spend a while here.

Stroll around the Peak Circle Walk for more scenic shots. As the name implies, you can walk an entire circle around The Peak. There’s a little kids’ playground around the middle if they need a break. It takes around 40 minutes to do the entire walk, so when we’re short on time we walk it for a bit and then reverse.

We usually like to take The Peak Tram up and walk or taxi back down. If we walk, we take the scenic Morning Trail from the Peak all the way back to Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong in Central which takes about an hour. That said, I know where I’m going… if you get lost, hail a taxi.

Likewise, many hike to Pok Fu Lam from The Peak and down a few other trails. If hiking or walking down from The Peak appeals to you, ask your hotel concierge for a map and make sure your mobile phone is charged.

Neighborhood: Victoria Peak

How to get there: Klook offers uphill or downhill bus options, or you can take the Peak Tram up and a taxi back down.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: A single ride on the Peak Tram costs HK$32 for adults and HK$12 for children 11 and under and senior citizens. Admission to Sky Terrace 428 costs HK$77 for adults and HK$35 for kids and seniors.

Hours: The Peak Tram runs from 7 a.m. to midnight. The Peak Galleria (closed through summer 2019) is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Peak Tower terminus opens at 8 a.m. on Sundays and holidays and at 10 a.m. on other days. It closes at 11 p.m.

Ages: All ages

Tip: The queue for the Peak Tram on the way up has been really long lately. Get a skip-the-line ticket from Klook (you can bundle this with discounted admission to Madame Tussauds and the Sky Terrace) or the Hong Kong pass.

6. Hong Kong Science Museum/Hong Kong Museum of History

Here’s something to do on a rainy day in Hong Kong with kids (from late spring through early fall, there are plenty of hot or rainy days). The Hong Kong Science Museum is located in Kowloon and has over 500 exhibits on display including Cathay Pacific’s first DC3 airliner suspended from the ceiling.

Most of the exhibits are hands-on, including a car simulator that you “drive” to avoid accidents. Another highlight is the 22-meter Energy Machine (the largest of its kind in the world) with audio-visual effects simulating energy. Kids will love it.

The Hong Kong Museum of History is right next door and is my favorite Hong Kong museum. It does have some colorful hands-on exhibits for kids, but you will likely enjoy it more than they will. I say hit both on the same day.

Neighborhood: Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Take the West Rail Line, get off at East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit P2 and walk along Chatham Road south for about 10 minutes.

Activity: Museum

Cost: General admission to the Hong Kong Science Museum is HK$20. Children under 4 are free. The Hong Kong Museum of History is free for all visitors.

Hours: Both museums open daily at 10 a.m., but closing times vary.

Ages: Elementary school kids up to adults will appreciate the exhibits in the Hong Kong Museum of History most, but toddlers and above may like the Hong Kong Science Museum.

Tip: You can visit both in the same day as you’ll likely spend an hour or two at most at both.

7. Hong Kong Park

Kids (and adults) love looking at the turtles in the ponds.

This park is a little oasis off of the busy street. It isn’t huge but passing through here is a pleasant thing to do with kids, especially if you’re walking from Central to Admiralty (or vice versa) or need a break from shopping at Pacific Place (one of my favorite indoor malls). Turtles and koi fish can be seen swimming in little ponds along the walkway.

The park has a playground, a Tai Chi garden, a gym, and there’s even a small teaware museum worth a short visit. When it’s hot, it’s easy to duck back into Pacific Place mall for a drink or bite to eat. Do peek into the free Flagstaff House Teaware Museum quickly to learn more about the role that tea plays in Asian culture. The Peak Tram also departs from the Lower Terminus just outside of Hong Kong Park.

If families are considering the Admiralty hotels (Upper House, Conrad, JW Marriott, and Island Shangri-la), I always point out this park as a perk of the location.

Neighborhood: Central / Admiralty

How to get there: Take MTR Tsuen Wan Line, South Island Line, or Island Line to Admiralty Station, and use Exit C1. Walk through Pacific Place Mall (following the signs), and then take the escalator directly to the park.

Activity: Park

Cost: Free

Hours: The park opens at 6 a.m. daily and closes at 11 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

8. The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery via Ngong Ping 360

Get your daily exercise by climbing the steps up to the Tian Tan Buddha.

Named for the stunning views seen during the ride, Ngong Ping 360 eliminates the need to endure a windy bus ride to the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island. You can ride in a regular cable car, private cable car, or even a glass-bottom cable car.

I recommend you book the glass-bottom cable car at Ngong Ping 360. Kids love the glass-bottom cable car for obvious reasons and it usually has a shorter boarding queue.

The glass bottom cable car.

The cable car drops you at Ngong Ping Village where there is shopping, dining, and entertainment. It’s a bit touristy, though nature walks are accessible here, and the most famous sight is the Po Lin Monastery, where you can have a decent vegetarian lunch and see the Tian Tan Buddha, otherwise known as the Big Buddha.

The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery are very popular Hong Kong attractions for a good reason. People from all over Asia make the pilgrimage to see the stately Big Buddha, which was built in 1993. If your kids are good walkers, do take a quick detour to the Wisdom Path where a group of large wooden steles displays a prayer. It’s great for photos.

My daughter loves visiting the Big Buddha and asks to visit every time we go to Hong Kong now. You can read more about our tips for visiting the Big Buddha because there is a lot to know.

Some hotel concierge desks can purchase your Ngong Ping cable car tickets in advance. Otherwise, Klook has them and a dedicated expedited line at the entrance.

Neighborhood: Lantau Island

How to get there: Take the MTR to Tung Chung station and the cable car is just a few minutes away on foot.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies depending on which cable car you ride, though full-price single standard tickets start at HK$160 for adults and HK$75 for children 3-11. Children ages 2 and under ride free.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekends

Ages: Kids who won’t mind the walking (strollers are okay for younger kids)

9. Go Hong Kong Pink Dolphin Watching

Sadly, due to pollution, ferries, and harbour reclamation, the striking but endangered Hong Kong pink dolphins are becoming even rarer. They are gorgeous and if you can swing 3 hours on a boat, try to see them before they are gone. Through Klook, you can book a Hong Kong pink dolphin watching tour. Hong Kong’s pink dolphins are active year round and dolphin watching excursions book up quickly in peak travel season, so I recommend buying tickets in advance.

Neighborhood: Many tours depart in Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Varies

Activity: Wildlife Experience

Cost: Varies depending on which tour you take, but expect to spend about HK$470 for adult tickets

Hours: Varies, but expect to spend half a day on your tour

Ages: All ages, though older kids who can wait patiently for sightings will enjoy it most.

10. Explore the Geoparks

Sharp Island – Wikimedia Commons: kobe CHENG [CC BY-SA 2.0]

Exploring the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark with kids is the perfect outdoor activity for a family vacation.

Eight named sites at the UNESCO Global Geopark in Hong Kong highlight interesting rock formations created by the Earth’s movement. There are hexagonal volcanic columns, sea arches, a 400-year-old village, and other interesting things to see in two regions (Sai Kung and Northeast New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region), each with four geo-areas. Most families prefer to visit Sai Kung. Sharp Island, especially at low tide, is a good choice by sampan from Sai Kung Pier (otherwise, it’s a long hike).

Kids may also like the Volcano Discovery Centre in Sai Kung Waterfront Park which organizes tours and showcases how the rock formations were made.

If you happen to be staying at The Peninsula Hong Kong, they now offer a private helicopter tour of the UNESCO Geopark as part of their Peninsula Academy bespoke programs, or you can book one via Klook. There are also boat tours and kayak tours. Your best bet is to do some research to decide which Geopark experience is most appropriate for your family as some are rigorous to get to.

Neighborhood: Sai Kung

How to get there: From MTR Diamond Hill Station, take Exit C2 to Bus 92. You can also take Exit C2 out of Choi Hung Station and then take Minibus 1A. Keep in mind that the different areas of the park have different addresses.

Activity: Nature Excursion

Cost: This will depend on what type of tour you take. There are helicopter tours, walking tours, boat tours, and more.

Hours: Open 24 hours

Ages: Kids old enough to handle the walking and climbing will have the most fun.

11. Watch the Nightly Symphony of Lights and ICC Light Shows

The Symphony of Lights view from Kowloon side, looking at Central.

The Symphony of Lights show over Victoria Harbour never gets old, and my daughter has loved it since before she could talk. I highly recommend harbour view hotel rooms as most have views of it (the closer you are to the harbour, the better).

The ‘World’s Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show’ as named by Guinness World Records starts every night at 8:00 p.m. Colored lasers and lights shoot from the top of 40 buildings lining the Hong Kong skyline on both sides of the harbour. Listen to music (Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra recorded the new musical score) and narration available via the A Symphony of Lights app though it is broadcast live near Avenue of the Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui and at the promenade at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.

The ICC Light Show has won a Guinness Book of World Record for “Largest Light and Sound Show on a Single Building” occurs on the exterior of the International Commerce Centre (ICC) building, where The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong resides. It’s the tallest building in Hong Kong.

Remember, you can see both shows at the evening Star Ferry tour or book a Symphony of Lights tour on Aqua Luna, a (newer) traditional Hong Kong red-sailed junks (more details below).

Download the ICCLightShow app so that you can listen to music synchronized with the light show.

Neighborhood: West Kowloon / Tsim Sha Tsui / Central

How to get there: You can see both shows extremely well from a harbour view room at Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong, the IFC terraces on Podium 3 and 4 as well as some harbour view restaurants. See both also from Ocean Terminal Deck at Harbour City with its 270-degree harbour view.

Activity: Light Show

Cost: Free

Hours: Symphony of Lights at 8 p.m. and ICC shows at 7:45 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

12. Ride the Mid-Levels Escalator

This activity depends on the level of patience your kids have, but the Mid-Levels Escalator is the largest outdoor covered escalator in the world at roughly half a mile long and worth checking out. There are more than a dozen entry and exit points, rest areas, and even cafes and shops. You can actually hop on and off along the route.

Starting at 6 a.m., the escalator runs downhill to take residents to work and switches directions at roughly 10:15 a.m. to run uphill until midnight, at which point it turns off until the morning.

Make it a challenge and see if you can ride it all the way to the top, though note that it doesn’t reach The Peak. You can always exit for lunch, dinner, shopping, or a snack.

There are tons of great restaurants, shops, and markets around the escalator including the famous Wellington Street Michelin mile, Hollywood Road, Tai Kwun and some of Hong Kong last remaining dai pai dongs.

As you’ve likely taken the escalator up, it’s easy to walk back down though it’s mostly by staircases and not stroller-friendly, unless you know how to wind your way down the various streets, which is certainly possible by looking out for sidewalks leading downhill. My daughter liked to count the steps down when she was younger. Or, you can simply taxi back down to Central.

Neighborhoods: Central and the Mid-Levels

How to get there: The starting point of the escalator in Central is 100 Queens Road. It’s an easy walk from the Central MTR Station (Exit D2) and Central Hong Kong hotels.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Free

Hours: The escalator runs from 6 a.m. until midnight, though keep in mind that the direction changes at 10:15 a.m.

Ages: Elementary school age kids think it’s fun but it’s a slow-moving escalator so may run out of patience before hitting the top. And, remember one has to walk back down. Older kids will enjoy the area surrounding the escalator up to Elgin Street. Look out for Instagram-worthy street murals.

13. Bike the New Territories

Cycling is becoming one of the most popular things to do in Hong Kong with kids and is most often done in the New Territories. We took a half-day private biking tour of the Walled Villages in the New Territories with Mountain Biking Asia, that I would recommend for kids that can handle more rugged terrain. It’s pretty flat, with a few small hills and dirt roads, but they do need a little strength and endurance. My daughter was nine when we first did this and fine.

We have also rented bikes, including kids’ bikes, and explored scenic paved bike paths in the area ourselves. The entire route is pretty flat and there is a dedicated bike path. Discover Hong Kong has a helpful page outlining the various bike paths and rental information

Neighborhood: Tai Wai

How to get there: You can rent bikes just outside of the MTR station in Tai Wai and Hong Kong biking tours depart from various locations.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies, depending on the tour

Hours: Varies, though plan for a half day

Ages: Kids old enough to ride a bike independently and have the endurance to handle a couple of hours of biking off-road.

14. Ride a Hong Kong Junk

Red-sailed junks are Hong Kong’s icon, often seen in travel ads, and a sight that lends immediate recognition to Victoria Harbour. Duk Ling is the last authentic Chinese sailing junk in Victoria Harbour. The junk has been painstakingly restored and is available for short cruises during the week or private hire. If you’re not going to ride it, keep an eye out for it in the harbour. I see it often when we stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong.

Another red-sailed junk built by the Aqua Group is also visible on the harbour and available for dining and tours. It’s called Aqua Luna but keep in mind that it is a new ship which means the experience is a bit more posh with more comfortable seating, cocktails, and food for purchase. Those who prefer a more authentic experience should choose Duk Ling.

There are also some junks you can rent by the day (sans the red sails, usually). We’ve done it with friends (and loads of champagne), and it’s quite fun. If you ride a Hong Kong junk during the day, do bring sunscreen.

Neighborhood: Central and Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: You can catch Duk Ling at Kowloon Public Pier 3 in or Central Pier 9. Aqua Luna departs from Tsim Sha Tsu Pier 1 and Central Pier 9.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Tickets on Duk Ling cost HK$230 for adults and HK$160 for kids 3–11 years old and seniors. The cost of Aqua Luna tours varies depending on the tour.

Hours: Duk Ling picks up passengers hourly from 2:30 p.m. through 8:45 p.m. Aqua Luna runs on a hop-on, hop-off basis between noon and 5:00 p.m. Private tours are available by request.

Ages: All Ages (though anyone prone to seasickness probably won’t enjoy this)

15. Ferry to an Outer Island

Cheung Chau island

Kids who love boat rides can get their fill in Hong Kong between the Star Ferry, Duk Ling, Aqua Luna, dolphin watching, and taking the ferries to outlying islands where the buzz of a big city is less noticeable. The two most popular islands are Cheung Chau (pictured above), which is famous for the annual bun festival in May (if you are in Hong Kong in May, this festival is a must), and Lamma Island, another fishing village.

Cheung Chau is home to a pretty beach near the ferry terminal and water-based outdoor activities like kayaking and swimming, while Lamma Island is home to fresh seafood and a little beach. Both are worth visiting if time and weather permits.

Lamma island on a sunny day during a recent visit.

We used to take the 20-minute ferry ride over to Lamma from Central, walk around the island and then eat at one of the small seaside restaurants. The islands, especially Lamma, provide a nice break from city life.

Seasickness is less likely to occur on these larger ferries, unlike a smaller junk boat.

Neighborhood: Lamma and the other small islands

How to get there: There are various ferry companies that depart from Central

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies, but ferry tickets are very inexpensive

Hours: Varies, but ferries typically run all day and depart every half hour or so

Ages: All ages, though smaller kids may tire out after lots of walking (strollers are easy to take on the ferries).

16. Ride the Hong Kong Observation Wheel

Recently opened on the Central Harbourfront, the Hong Kong Observation Wheel (or Hong Kong Ferris Wheel) provides 20 minutes of fun for all ages. The wheel spins around three times per ride and provides excellent views over Victoria Harbour.

One of the best times to visit is during the Golden Hour when the sunlight hits the skyscrapers or during the Symphony of Lights show. But really, any time is a good time to ride the Hong Kong Observation Wheel.

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: You can walk to the Observation Wheel from any of the ferry terminals and Central hotels

Activity: Family Fun

Cost: Tickets are HK$20 for adults, HK$10 for children 3-11, and free for kids under three years old. You can also reserve a private gondola for HK$160. Buy tickets in advance.

Hours: The Ferris wheel runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Ages: All Ages

17. Explore Tai Kwun, the Former Central Police Station

The Tai Kwun courtyard is a nice place to grab a drink and rest while sightseeing in Central.

Tai Kwun opened in late 2018 as a centre for heritage and arts located just off of the Mid-Levels escalator in Old Town Central. It’s used to be the Central Police Station compound which is made up of three parts: Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison.

Now, visitors enjoy the large open square surrounded by bars and cafes. It’s a nice place to take a break when in Hong Kong with kids after sightseeing around the area. Shops featuring local artists and designers flank the square. Check the event calendar to see what’s on display in the various galleries during your visit.

Kids will enjoy the walking through some of the Victoria Prison cells that are now animated to tell the story of what life was like in there back in the day. They can also pick up a scavenger hunt sheet in the Visitor’s Center that they can stamp at various stations around Tai Kwun.

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: Take the Central-Mid-Levels escalator uphill and when you get to the elevated walkway above Hollywood Road, walk straight into Tai Kwun.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Free to enter

Hours: 10 a.m. to 11p.m. daily (can vary during holidays)

Ages: All Ages

18. Visit the Trick Eye Museum (Temporarily Closed)

Note: Trick Eye Museum is located inside The Peak Galleria which is closed for renovation until summer 2019.

The Trick Eye Museum at The Peak in Hong Kong (mentioned briefly above) is a fun thing to do with kids.

My daughter and her friends love this little 3-D art museum with about 50 mind-bending optical illusion paintings and installations that bring art to life. It doesn’t take long to walk through the entire thing. I would say allow 30 minutes or so to walk through all the rooms in the Trick Eye Museum. If you’ll be touring The Peak at some point anyway, plan to spend a little time here.

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: Take the uphill bus or the Peak Tram at Garden Road Terminal

Activity: Museum

Cost: Full price tickets cost HK$150 for adult admission and HK$100 for children ages 3 through 11.

Hours: The Trick Eye Museum is currently closed for renovations

Ages: All Ages

19. Eat Character Dim Sum

Bao dumplings at Yum Cha’s Central location

People often ask me what to eat in Hong Kong, and of course, the answer changes when you’re traveling in Hong Kong with kids. Character dim sum is trending in Hong Kong and elsewhere, and kids love it. One of the most popular places for it in Hong Kong is a restaurant called Yum Cha, which has locations in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mongkok, and Causeway Bay. We often meet friends here because the kids love it and the food is good. Do make a reservation. They also offer dim sum making classes.

Dim Sum Icon, now only in Kowloon, is another restaurant where the themed character dim sum changes every so often to keep people coming in. To be honest, I did not recognize the character series featured when we were there, but they’ve featured Gudetama, Sailor Moon, and other favorite characters in the past. In my opinion, the food is better at Yum Cha.

Of course, you can also reserve Crystal Lotus inside Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel for Disney dim sum.

Neighborhood: Central and Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Yum Cha locations can be found at

Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road, Central

Emperor Watch & Jewellery Ctr., 8 Russell Street, Causeway Bay

20-22 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Shop 07, Level 4A, Langham Place, Mongkok

Activity: Dining

Cost: Character dim sum options range from HK$50-60 per order

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for dinner on weekdays. On weekends, lunch lasts until 4:30 p.m.

Ages: Toddlers and up

20. Eat a Hong Kong Waffle

One of our recent Mammy Pancake eggettes

Even picky kids may enjoy one of Hong Kong’s most popular street food snacks: the egg waffle (also called Hong Kong waffles, bubble waffles, or eggette). Egg waffles have actually become pretty trendy in U.S. cities (in case you want to try them but aren’t traveling abroad any time soon) where they’re usually wrapped around ice cream.

In addition to enjoying the mildly-sweet flavor of the original (many flavor variations exist now), it’s fun to see how the waffles are made and dried by a fan. We like Mammy Pancake (locations on the island and in Kowloon) which has recently earned a Michelin star. Lee Keung Kee (North Point and Kowloon) is popular, as is Oddie’s (Central and Wan Chai) if you’d like an eggette wrapped around soft-serve gelato.

Other local must-trys that kids may love include pineapple buns, Hong Kong toast, wonton noodle soup, and egg tarts.

Neighborhood: Throughout Hong Kong

How to get there: You can research where to go ahead of time or wait until you come across a shop selling them.

Activity: Dining

Cost: About HK$15 for a traditional waffle

Ages: Toddlers and up

Good Things to Know When in Hong Kong With Kids

Eating in Hong Kong with kids isn’t challenging. There is plenty of Western food available, but kid-friendly Asian favorites like steamed rice, fried rice, egg rolls, and other simple Chinese food can be ordered, too.

Do not panic if you forget to pack something. Many Western brands of jarred baby food, formula, diapers, and other items for infants and toddlers are available at chemists (pharmacies) and grocery stores.

Car seats aren’t required in taxis. Uneven pavement makes using a stroller difficult in some areas and finding a lift in an MTR station can be difficult, though not impossible. This is a good opportunity to try babywearing.

Hong Kongers love kids, and I’ve received plenty of help with my own strollers and bags from strangers over the years.

If time permits, Hong Kong is a fantastic city for a vacation photographer. We used Flytographer for a 30-minute session and were quite pleased. Book through my link for 20% more photos and a free SmugMug print (applied after checkout), if you’d like to try it. Shoots start at $250 for 30 minutes.

When you’re booking a hotel, keep in mind that the maximum occupancy in Hong Kong hotels is three people, including kids, with a few exceptions. Even families of four will usually need connecting rooms.

Look into meet and greet service at Hong Kong Airport if you’re worried about how tired kids will handle long walks and clearing customs after long haul flights (it’s a big airport). They’ll pick you up at the jetway in a buggy if your gate is further away than gate 25. Learn more about how to get from Hong Kong airport to your hotel.

I have had nothing but good experiences with babysitters at both the Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong and Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. These are my top two Hong Kong family hotel picks and where we stay every year.

If you are considering a luxury Hong Kong hotel, I have access to VIP amenities and perks (that may include complimentary breakfast for two, room upgrades, food, and beverage credits and more) at five-star hotels in town through my role as an independent affiliate at Cadence Travel. You can book online with benefits. For moderate and budget hotels, most people save with Agoda.

See also: The Best List of Family Hotels in Hong Kong

What are your favorite things to do in Hong Kong with kids?

Photo credits: Star Ferry, Peak Tram, Symphony of Lights, Cheung Chau are courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

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sowecanrememberourtrips · 8 years ago

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Bali (2016 & 2017)

In 2016, we stayed in Ubud and Seminyak. In 2017, we stayed in Jimbaran and explored Uluwatu. Below are useful details for visiting Bali, which we compiled after both trips.

GENERAL INFO

- Weather: The rainy season is from Dec to Feb, so the ideal period to visit is from April to Sept. For our March 2017 trip, it drizzled quite frequently in the afternoon

- Transport: Uber is frowned upon in Bali. When taking taxis, the Bluebird ones are recommended as they are more credible. Tell the drivers to turn on the meters once you get into the taxis. It’s easy to get private drivers to bring you around too. Most resorts will be able to help you with this. Expect to pay about S$50 - 60 for a day, and most private drivers are quite easy-going when negotiating the number of places you want to go to.

- Difference between various parts of Bali: For Uluwatu, it’s mainly private villas instead of hotels. For Jimbaran, which is near Uluwatu, there are more hotel options due to the popular beach with seafood restaurants. For Nusa Dua, it’s mainly expensive chain hotels. For Seminyak, it’s basically our favourite area in terms of shopping and eating options, as well as trendy resorts. For Ubud, it’s increasingly popular due to the relative serenity it offers.

JIMBARAN

- We stayed at Le Meridien Jimbaran - which gave us a beautiful and spacious room for about only S$200 a night. Staff were great too, but the pool and overall services cannot be compared to Alila Seminyak. Moreover, due to nearby seafood restaurants at Jimbaran Beach (walking distance), the smoky air can get quite ridiculous in the evenings throughout the resort. Avoid staying in rooms which face the beach because of this smoke problem.

- From the resort, you can take a 45min taxi ride to Seminyak Square in Seminyak, costing about S$15.

- You must have a seafood dinner at Jimbaran Beach, right next to Le Meridien. Great ambience as you eat and face the ocean, but try to order set meals with fixed prices (about $40 and above).

- The resort is also within walking distance of a couple of cafes, like Grocer & Grind, which serves good breakfast.

- For SGD$50, we booked a private driver via the hotel reception to drive us to several places over the span of about 6 hours. The driver’s name is Eben, and his mobile number is +62 812 3605 6061.

First, there was Uluwatu Temple, which offers a great view of the ocean, but this is the one place we will NOT recommend coming to due to a nasty experience we had with aggressive wild monkeys.

- But Suluban Beach is a must-go. First, eat at Single Fin, a cool restaurant popular with surfers that overlooks the ocean. Then walk down the steep stairs from the restaurant all the way to a beautiful seashore. We really liked this place due to the natural beauty and relative lack of tourists.

- We also stopped at Padang Padang beach, which was more ordinary than Suluban Beach. This is an optional place to visit if you have enough time.

- Our last stop with the private driver was the famous Rock Bar within Ayana Resort. The sunset view did not disappoint, but the quality of the pricey finger food did. Moreoever, there were many Mainland Chinese tourists, which affected the overall vibe of the place, which is nevertheless amazing from an architectural point of view.

SEMINYAK

- We stayed at Alila Seminyak, a gorgeous sprawling resort nowhere as crowded as W hotel, and yet in the same central area of Seminyak. It’s relatively new, and when we stayed there in 2016, there was a promotional price of about $350 a night, which was awesome because it feels like a $500 a night kinda place.

- Alila Seminyak is within walking distance of the famous Potato Head beach club, which you should check out to see the beautiful crowd and soak in the party vibes, which are strong even in the afternoon.

- Ku De Ta is a famous place to go for drinks at night, but we weren’t too impressed by it, especially when compared to other places like Rock Bar in Ayana Resort which offers a much cooler view of the ocean.

- A couple of lovely eateries we went to in Seminyak include Corner House, Garden Gangsters, Sea Circus, Sisterfields, Frozen Yogi, Grocer & Grind and Fat Turtle. Awesome interior design and food. In fact there are many awesome cafes in Seminyak as a whole. For proper restaurants, we would recommend some such as Bambu and Batik. Avoid Library Cafe, that disappointed.

- But the most impressive F&B establishment we've been to in Bali is probably Motel Mexicola. Very colourful, very fun, very unique. Popular for a rowdy night out, yummy tapas and a wide variety of alcoholic drinks. Must go!

- We had a really good full body massage for USD$11 at Carla House

- On both trips, we bought trendy art items from a shop named Vivere

UBUD

- We stayed at a beautiful hipster resort named Bisma 8. It was a wonderful experience, due to the gorgeous rooftop infinity pool, a library-themed cafe and the huge and charming room we got. Highly recommended if you want somewhere relatively intimate and design-conscious. We could even attend complimentary yoga or cooking lessons in the morning, and the restaurant within the resort named Copper is also very pretty.

- We hired a personal driver via Facebook before the trip, for a 1 day trip to several popular attractions. His name is Ketut, and his mobile number is +6282147396969. His quote was relatively pricey at about $80, although his service was excellent (wet towels in car, beautiful sarongs for us to wear in the temples, good music and conversations in the car, etc)

- Monkey Forest was interesting due to the incredible number of monkeys within a huge lush area, just be careful of your belongings.

- Tegenungan Waterfall was worth the visit due to the good photos we got with the falls. Expect to get a little wet, and walk carefully as you make your way up.

- Tegallalang Rice Terrace was a wonderful experience, due to how we got to trek up the rice fields and take beautiful photos. There are other rice terraces in Ubud, but this is apparently the most famous one.

- Holy Spring Temple was another place we went to, and took photos at while wearing sarongs. If you want to, you can go into the waist-high water areas of the temple to pray, like the locals do.

- There was also a stop to take photos of the view from Batur Volcano.

#Bali

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topfygad · 5 years ago

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20 Best Things to Do in Hong Kong with Kids

Getting Discounted Tickets for Hong Kong Attractions

You may also want to consider the Hong Kong Pass. This sightseeing pass is for active travelers who would like to see multiple attractions in a day.

The Best Things to Do in Hong Kong with Kids

You may also want to consider the Hong Kong Pass. This sightseeing pass is for active travelers who would like to see multiple attractions in a day.

1. Hong Kong Disneyland

Songs on rides like “it’s a small world” are sung in English, though instructions around the park are typically given in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Definitely, buy your tickets in advance online and print them before you go so you can avoid the lines at the ticket booths. Options include:

Discounted Hong Kong Disneyland tickets on Klook (QR code mobile entry)

Hong Kong Disneyland hotel or other luxury hotel concierge

The Hong Kong Disneyland app

Neighborhood: Lantau Island

Activity: Theme Park

Cost: Standard park tickets start at HK$639. There are special packages available, and you can often get discounted tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland on Klook.

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (verify on the day you plan to visit)

Ages: All Ages

2. Ocean Park Hong Kong

Neighborhood: Wong Chuk Hang

How to get there: Ocean Park is accessible by car, bus, taxi, and the MTR (it’s one stop on the South Island Line from the Admiralty station).

Activity: Theme Park and Aquarium

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

3. Ride the Star Ferry Hong Kong

Definitely take the 6-12 minute ride (length depends on the time of day) from Central to Kowloon on the historic Star Ferry when visiting Hong Kong with kids.

Depending on how far you have to walk to the ferry terminals, it can be faster to take the Star Ferry Hong Kong to Kowloon than the MTR.

Neighborhood: Central / Wan Chai / Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

How to get there: To get to the Star Ferry Tsim Sha Tsui Pier, exit the MTR at the L6 exit. To get to the Central Pier, exit the MTR at the A2 exit or Exit A.

Activity: Scenic Boat Ride

Cost: Tickets start at HK$2.20 per adult per ride in the ferry’s lower deck or HK$2.70 to sit on the upper deck. Use an Octopus Card or purchase admission in the machines near the entrance gates.

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

4. Shop the Toy Streets and Other Markets

Fuk Wing Street toy street in Sham Shui Po

Yes, there are streets in Hong Kong dedicated entirely to toys. Since we are always in Hong Kong near my daughter’s birthday, these streets are where we load up on party favors.

Another option is Tai Yuen Street in Wan Chai. This one has more variety and nostalgic toys. Take Exit A3 at Wan Chai station and walk just a few minutes. You’ll see it.

I’ve written in detail about where to go shopping in Hong Kong.

Neighborhoods: Sham Shui Po / Wan Chai / Central / Mongkok

How to get there: MTR Exits listed next to each market above

Activity: Shopping

Cost: Free to enter

Hours: Varies

Ages: Kids who like to shop

5. Visit The Peak

Despite these closures, The Peak is still a worthwhile Hong Kong attraction to visit. Klook offers uphill or downhill bus options.

The observation deck is on the top of this building.

Neighborhood: Victoria Peak

How to get there: Klook offers uphill or downhill bus options, or you can take the Peak Tram up and a taxi back down.

Activity: Sightseeing

Ages: All ages

6. Hong Kong Science Museum/Hong Kong Museum of History

Neighborhood: Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Take the West Rail Line, get off at East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit P2 and walk along Chatham Road south for about 10 minutes.

Activity: Museum

Cost: General admission to the Hong Kong Science Museum is HK$20. Children under 4 are free. The Hong Kong Museum of History is free for all visitors.

Hours: Both museums open daily at 10 a.m., but closing times vary.

Ages: Elementary school kids up to adults will appreciate the exhibits in the Hong Kong Museum of History most, but toddlers and above may like the Hong Kong Science Museum.

Tip: You can visit both in the same day as you’ll likely spend an hour or two at most at both.

7. Hong Kong Park

Kids (and adults) love looking at the turtles in the ponds.

If families are considering the Admiralty hotels (Upper House, Conrad, JW Marriott, and Island Shangri-la), I always point out this park as a perk of the location.

Neighborhood: Central / Admiralty

Activity: Park

Cost: Free

Hours: The park opens at 6 a.m. daily and closes at 11 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

8. The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery via Ngong Ping 360

Get your daily exercise by climbing the steps up to the Tian Tan Buddha.

I recommend you book the glass-bottom cable car at Ngong Ping 360. Kids love the glass-bottom cable car for obvious reasons and it usually has a shorter boarding queue.

The glass bottom cable car.

My daughter loves visiting the Big Buddha and asks to visit every time we go to Hong Kong now. You can read more about our tips for visiting the Big Buddha because there is a lot to know.

Some hotel concierge desks can purchase your Ngong Ping cable car tickets in advance. Otherwise, Klook has them and a dedicated expedited line at the entrance.

Neighborhood: Lantau Island

How to get there: Take the MTR to Tung Chung station and the cable car is just a few minutes away on foot.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies depending on which cable car you ride, though full-price single standard tickets start at HK$160 for adults and HK$75 for children 3-11. Children ages 2 and under ride free.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekends

Ages: Kids who won’t mind the walking (strollers are okay for younger kids)

9. Go Hong Kong Pink Dolphin Watching

Neighborhood: Many tours depart in Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Varies

Activity: Wildlife Experience

Cost: Varies depending on which tour you take, but expect to spend about HK$470 for adult tickets

Hours: Varies, but expect to spend half a day on your tour

Ages: All ages, though older kids who can wait patiently for sightings will enjoy it most.

10. Explore the Geoparks

Sharp Island – Wikimedia Commons: kobe CHENG [CC BY-SA 2.0]

Exploring the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark with kids is the perfect outdoor activity for a family vacation.

Kids may also like the Volcano Discovery Centre in Sai Kung Waterfront Park which organizes tours and showcases how the rock formations were made.

Neighborhood: Sai Kung

Activity: Nature Excursion

Cost: This will depend on what type of tour you take. There are helicopter tours, walking tours, boat tours, and more.

Hours: Open 24 hours

Ages: Kids old enough to handle the walking and climbing will have the most fun.

11. Watch the Nightly Symphony of Lights and ICC Light Shows

The Symphony of Lights view from Kowloon side, looking at Central.

Remember, you can see both shows at the evening Star Ferry tour or book a Symphony of Lights tour on Aqua Luna, a (newer) traditional Hong Kong red-sailed junks (more details below).

Download the ICCLightShow app so that you can listen to music synchronized with the light show.

Neighborhood: West Kowloon / Tsim Sha Tsui / Central

Activity: Light Show

Cost: Free

Hours: Symphony of Lights at 8 p.m. and ICC shows at 7:45 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

12. Ride the Mid-Levels Escalator

Starting at 6 a.m., the escalator runs downhill to take residents to work and switches directions at roughly 10:15 a.m. to run uphill until midnight, at which point it turns off until the morning.

Make it a challenge and see if you can ride it all the way to the top, though note that it doesn’t reach The Peak. You can always exit for lunch, dinner, shopping, or a snack.

Neighborhoods: Central and the Mid-Levels

How to get there: The starting point of the escalator in Central is 100 Queens Road. It’s an easy walk from the Central MTR Station (Exit D2) and Central Hong Kong hotels.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Free

Hours: The escalator runs from 6 a.m. until midnight, though keep in mind that the direction changes at 10:15 a.m.

13. Bike the New Territories

Neighborhood: Tai Wai

How to get there: You can rent bikes just outside of the MTR station in Tai Wai and Hong Kong biking tours depart from various locations.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies, depending on the tour

Hours: Varies, though plan for a half day

Ages: Kids old enough to ride a bike independently and have the endurance to handle a couple of hours of biking off-road.

14. Ride a Hong Kong Junk

Neighborhood: Central and Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: You can catch Duk Ling at Kowloon Public Pier 3 in or Central Pier 9. Aqua Luna departs from Tsim Sha Tsu Pier 1 and Central Pier 9.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Tickets on Duk Ling cost HK$230 for adults and HK$160 for kids 3–11 years old and seniors. The cost of Aqua Luna tours varies depending on the tour.

Hours: Duk Ling picks up passengers hourly from 2:30 p.m. through 8:45 p.m. Aqua Luna runs on a hop-on, hop-off basis between noon and 5:00 p.m. Private tours are available by request.

Ages: All Ages (though anyone prone to seasickness probably won’t enjoy this)

15. Ferry to an Outer Island

Cheung Chau island

Lamma island on a sunny day during a recent visit.

Seasickness is less likely to occur on these larger ferries, unlike a smaller junk boat.

Neighborhood: Lamma and the other small islands

How to get there: There are various ferry companies that depart from Central

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies, but ferry tickets are very inexpensive

Hours: Varies, but ferries typically run all day and depart every half hour or so

Ages: All ages, though smaller kids may tire out after lots of walking (strollers are easy to take on the ferries).

16. Ride the Hong Kong Observation Wheel

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: You can walk to the Observation Wheel from any of the ferry terminals and Central hotels

Activity: Family Fun

Cost: Tickets are HK$20 for adults, HK$10 for children 3-11, and free for kids under three years old. You can also reserve a private gondola for HK$160. Buy tickets in advance.

Hours: The Ferris wheel runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Ages: All Ages

17. Explore Tai Kwun, the Former Central Police Station

The Tai Kwun courtyard is a nice place to grab a drink and rest while sightseeing in Central.

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: Take the Central-Mid-Levels escalator uphill and when you get to the elevated walkway above Hollywood Road, walk straight into Tai Kwun.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Free to enter

Hours: 10 a.m. to 11p.m. daily (can vary during holidays)

Ages: All Ages

18. Visit the Trick Eye Museum (Temporarily Closed)

Note: Trick Eye Museum is located inside The Peak Galleria which is closed for renovation until summer 2019.

The Trick Eye Museum at The Peak in Hong Kong (mentioned briefly above) is a fun thing to do with kids.

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: Take the uphill bus or the Peak Tram at Garden Road Terminal

Activity: Museum

Cost: Full price tickets cost HK$150 for adult admission and HK$100 for children ages 3 through 11.

Hours: The Trick Eye Museum is currently closed for renovations

Ages: All Ages

19. Eat Character Dim Sum

Bao dumplings at Yum Cha’s Central location

Of course, you can also reserve Crystal Lotus inside Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel for Disney dim sum.

Neighborhood: Central and Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Yum Cha locations can be found at

Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road, Central

Emperor Watch & Jewellery Ctr., 8 Russell Street, Causeway Bay

20-22 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Shop 07, Level 4A, Langham Place, Mongkok

Activity: Dining

Cost: Character dim sum options range from HK$50-60 per order

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for dinner on weekdays. On weekends, lunch lasts until 4:30 p.m.

Ages: Toddlers and up

20. Eat a Hong Kong Waffle

One of our recent Mammy Pancake eggettes

Other local must-trys that kids may love include pineapple buns, Hong Kong toast, wonton noodle soup, and egg tarts.

Neighborhood: Throughout Hong Kong

How to get there: You can research where to go ahead of time or wait until you come across a shop selling them.

Activity: Dining

Cost: About HK$15 for a traditional waffle

Ages: Toddlers and up

Good Things to Know When in Hong Kong With Kids

Hong Kongers love kids, and I’ve received plenty of help with my own strollers and bags from strangers over the years.

See also: The Best List of Family Hotels in Hong Kong

What are your favorite things to do in Hong Kong with kids?

Photo credits: Star Ferry, Peak Tram, Symphony of Lights, Cheung Chau are courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

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constructionfirm · 6 years ago

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Cole & Denny Architects Building Renovations

The office building at 1010 North Fairfax, directly across from Canal Center Plaza, recently received a 21st Century makeover for an enhanced workplace image. All part of Old Town Alexandria’s trend promoting adaptive reuse of existing structures for modernized office environments within Old Town’s historic district. Alexandria-based Cole & Denny Architects (C&D) has transformed the interior two floors and rooftop of this 1980s structure from single tenant to contemporary multi-use office space featuring a 9,000 sq. ft. layout.

This design exposes the building’s original concrete floors, steel columns, beams, joists, and HVAC systems while updating light fixtures and plumbing throughout. Transformation of exterior brick from a light sandy color to a rich dark gray, installation of modern energy efficient windows, an upgraded entryway, and rooftop terrace complete the exterior makeover. Building owner Christopher Campagna of Braddock Commercial Realty believes this new image will attract a new generation of entrepreneurs.

“This revitalization effort will cater to start-ups and small businesses alike,” Campagna says. “Its design will facilitate a mobile workforce that doesn’t require lots of space or administrative support, where workers are not tethered to specific work areas.”

With the ground floor serving as entry lobby and parking, both second and third floors each provide 3,526 sq. ft. of rentable office space. Drywall partitions and drop ceiling tiles have been stripped away, revealing a more open “mechanical industrial” appearance with brick walls, concrete flooring, and exposed pipe and ductwork. Anticipating sole-proprietor tenants, kitchenettes with stainless steel cabinetry and concrete countertops have been added, along with bathrooms featuring glass tile accent walls and concrete trough sinks.

Interior renovations also provide multiple portal stations for computers, laptops, and smartphone connections. “This open floor plan is more flexible for today’s streamlined office environments,” says Louie Barbieri, AIA, a C&D Principal. “It promotes a more collaborative atmosphere for occupants.”

Capitalizing on a trend with commercial renovations in the metro area, Campagna requested a rooftop terrace. Partially sheltered by a stairwell canopy extension, it adds 600 sq. ft. of casual outdoor space for building occupants — its panoramic view of North Old Town serving as a unique amenity for meetings and social gatherings. Seen from street level, it caps the building with a partial brick enclosure, and a sloping metal membrane covering, to shield occupants from the elements.

C&D also enhanced the building’s main entryway with a striking new doorway, plus a steel-and-glass canopy which serves as a bicycle parking area. “This bicycle area accommodates those entrepreneurs who avoid congestion by pedaling to work,” says Brandon Francis, 1010’s Project Architect. “In historic districts, we find that creating accommodations for alternate transportation modes are increasingly popular options for commercial and business establishments.”

Another Cole & Denny conversion project is located at 130 N. Fayette Street. Formerly hosting an assortment of tenants ranging from a pool hall to a church, renovations to this early 20th Century structure now accommodate an open space floor plan for workforce flexibility. C&D refurbished a total of 3,050 existing sq. ft., while a new interior mezzanine, outdoor roof deck, egress stairs, and contemporary bathrooms add another 1,030 sq. ft. of space.

Like 1010 N. Fairfax, 130 N. Fayette’s upgrades also meet contemporary office needs with state-of-the-art technologies. Architects removed interior walls and ceilings, creating work space featuring exposed wooden beams and brick, and new outlets for updated communications systems. The refurbished basement level offers spacious cubicle-style work stations — its environment brightened by modified light wells in ground level windows.

A new HVAC unit features an air handling system that circulates fresh air between sub-level and first floor. The original and exterior stairwells have been removed, replaced by a new set of interior egress stairs extending from basement to second floor, and another stairwell from second floor to the mezzanine level and roof deck. Wood flooring brightens the main level. Gene Ulm, 130’s owner, also requested a roof deck addition. Overlooking King and Cameron Streets, this rooftop space faces west towards the majestic George Washington Masonic Temple — reinforcing the revitalized work environment and showcasing the building’s central location in Old Town’s commercial district.

Situated on the visible corner of Fayette and Cameron Streets, 130 N. Fayette’s exterior facade retains its original character, accented by cleaned and painted white brick, new black window trim, and a striking bright red main entry door. Stairwell, mezzanine, and roof deck additions visible along the Cameron Street side of the building enhance its blended image of a modernized retro style in tune with historic context of adjacent structures.

“For both buildings, our firm applied flexible-use design to meet contemporary workforce needs,” says Mike Detomo, who served as 130’s Project Manager. “One of Alexandria’s major advantages for attracting a vibrant workforce is promoting a diverse community environment within Old Town’s unique environment.” Alexandria’s attention to historic detail features this diversified climate though other sustainable projects, where older structures have been preserved and converted to accommodate trade associations, retail establishments, restaurants, and other businesses. It’s part of Alexandria’s plan to remain economically competitive with other Metro DC communities, and profit from the city’s close proximity to the Nation’s Capital. “Building reuse offers innovative options for today’s mobile workforce,” Detomo adds. “With changing norms for workplace space, these buildings can adjust with the times, while upholding their functional, economic, and historic value.”

For more information about the 1010 N. Fairfax renovation project, contact Brandon Francis, project architect at Cole & Denny Architects at 703-684-5994. For more information about the 130 N. Fayette renovation project, contact Mike Detomo, C&D project architect also at 703-684-5994.

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alettertotheuniverse-blog1 · 6 years ago

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Hong Kong - Macau on a Budget: Our Php9,694 Itinerary

Hong Kong Disneyland is a childhood dream. Anybody who says they're too cool for that can suck it. Plus, it’s just a ferry-ride away from Macau!

Living in the Philippines, Hong Kong is so accessible and is a great first out of the country destination. It's just almost 2 hours away by plane, there is no time difference, and there are no shortages of fellow Filipinos you could talk to. It's also only my second out of the country.

Last year was a month-long backpacking in Thailand with no itinerary whatsoever and this time it's a 4D3N HK-Macau escapade... so believe me when I say that, to me, this was too short a trip and that I got too intense and excited with the planning. For details on how we budgeted our trip and if you're trying to determine how to know if you need an iVenture Hong Kong and Macau Attractions Pass or not, head to this post:

How to Determine if an iVenture Hong Kong and Macau Attraction Pass is Right for You

What is an iVenture Hong Kong and Macau Attractions Pass? Check this link:

KLOOK: iVenture HK-Macau Pass

ENTRY:

Filipinos can stay in Hong Kong for up to 14 days without having to apply for a visa. This does not mean you can always simply just waltz through. To learn more about how we got stopped by an immigration officer upon entry and how we got through it, this post might be helpful:

Hong Kong Entry : Got Stopped by an Immigration Officer: http://alettertotheuniverse.com/post/175956612343/hong-kong-entry-got-stopped-by-an-immigration

Arrival:

After getting through the checks, although excited to hop on a bus, it was first things first for us!

For this trip, we pre-ordered the following essentials through KLOOK in advance:

Octopus Card

HK's transportation system is extremely impressive (I couldn't shut up about it during our whole stay.) The metrorail system is easily accessible, connects you seamlessly to where you need to go, and there's a train, like, every 2 minutes so it's rarely cramped.

We knew we'd be going around a lot and would be using the MTR mainly, so we decided to get the Octopus card which is basically like our beep card wherein you top it up pre-trip and simply swipe it when your ready to board the train. It is also widely accepted by the buses so you will no longer have to wait in line to get a ticket or look for spare change.

With our itinerary, we approximately used up about $150HKD (Php1022) Octopus card top up.

You can get the Octopus Card at the airport for $100 plus a $50 deposit (you get this back when you return the card), so a total of Php1022 as well - not including any credit though. We know we wouldn't be able to return the card as our return flight will be from Macau, so we got ourselves a discounted one from KLOOK. It's at Php641 and comes with a $50HKD top up already.

The link is below if you want to check it out:

KLOOK: Octopus Card

4G SIM CARD

I NEED MAPS! All the time. I'm just lost without it, literally. *wink*

And ofcourse, I need to stay connected with my travel buddies so we got ourselves a 4GSIM (China Mobile network) off KLOOK simply because I've learned that sim cards sold at the airport are wayyy overpriced. Plus securing one beforehand is just so convenient. The card we got is the 5day 4G SIM priced at P361 and would give you 1.5GB 4G Data plus $18HKD load. Was the 1.5GB enough for our stay? Yes, it was and I didn't even have to restrict my use. Of course, I didn't bingewatch series or anything and our AirBnb had Wifi anyway. But it was enough for Maps, Google, and your social media needs while on the go. Was the internet fast? YES. Wherever you go. Link is below if you want to check it out:

KLOOK: HK 4G SIM

Was it easy to pickup: Yes. The voucher comes with specific instructions on where to pick it up at the HK airport. The sim and the Octopus card can be picked up on the same booth.

Accommodations:

Unless you are on a luxury trip, you cannot be picky with accommodations. The rooms just aren't spacious to be honest, especially the bathrooms. But that's just how it is at Hong Kong. It costs around $300HKD a night for a double room.

We got one at the Jordan area where they also sell cheap pasalubongs

Anywhere is a good place in my opinion as long as it's close to the MTR.

Now that that's out of the way, we finally get to the part I'm most excited to write about: the places and activities!

Ngong Ping 360

We board the bus off the aiport at around 9:30am and first went to Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car.

Basically, to get to Lantau Island, we wanted to ride the cable car which goes over several mountains and gives you a beautiful Hong Kong city view from the top.

Our choice was to experience both the standard cabin and the crystal cabin (wherein you can also see the view through the floor of the cabin). We got a discounted ticket from KLOOK for this as well which costs P1139.

Link below:

KLOOK: Ngong Ping 360

You may also ride a bus to get to Lantau Island if you are not into the cable car route, so don't worry.

Ngong Ping Village, Lantau Island

In this island is the Ngong Ping village which is where you'll be dropped off by the cable car. It's a dainty village showing off beautiful, traditional architecture and cobblestone streets. Their 7-11 store design is so cute. In the square, you'll see a carabao roaming around

Tip: You may drop your bags off a counter as soon as you get off the cable car. Just ask around for it, it shouldn't be hard to find.

Tian Tan Buddha

After taking (quite a lot) of photos of the village, we went to see the Tian Tan Buddha which was atop a 250-step staicase. To me, there's really something about big Buddhas that is extremely humbling and calming. Once at the top, you'll get a great view of the island and you'll see the intricate details of the Tian Tan Buddha. Keep in mind to be respectful though as some people are praying at the foot of the Buddha and at the square.

Drop by the Po Lin monastery as well if you have time. It's all in one area within walking distance. If you are into a formal tour with a pro tour guide and everything, the below link may prove to be useful:

KLOOK: Lantau Island Day Tour

The Peak

We left at noon to catch the KLOOK rep at Central Station who will take us to the tram which is also something new to me (in one day, I already gained new transpo experiences: cable car and tram).

This was a really cool experience - one of my favorites.

We got to go up the side of the mountain on a really old but still well kept train, while looking out the window into an amazing view. Once we got there, we directly went unto the top of the Sky Terrace 428 (the actual Peak) and was greeted by the best, highest view of the Hong Kong cityscape.

This is what we have availed for PHP625:

KLOOK: The Peak Fast Track Combo

Heading out, you'll pass by the 3D Art Museum. I'm not if it is always for free bit it was that day.

Other activities in this tower ar Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Chocolate Art Museum.

We were supposed to go out that night but we were so tiiiired, we decided to simply check into our AirBnb and have dinner around the Jordan area.

We ate this delicious spicy squid dish that was around $120HKD which is a bit pricey as per most good dishes at Hong Kong are. Good for 2-person sharing though.

I tried to stop multiplying my expenses by 7 but it was just so hard to stop converting HKD to PHP, lol. Checkout other dishes we got to try within our stay:

Disneyland

Day 2 was a full day at Disneyland. It was every bit amazing as imagined.

The Ironman experience, It's a Small World, and the Magic Manor are my top 3 favorite rides.

There was a tribute to Mickey that night wherein they projected Mickey clips across the whole street making the building walls come alive. The closing parade was magical. It was just epic.

I made a whole separate post just in tribute to it so there, check it out and feel my feelings with me:

A Day of Disney Magic

Man Mo Temple

Day 3 was our cultural day. Also, all the places we visited that day didn't involve entrance fees. Yay!

There's a lot of free things to do in every country. Just walk around a city and experience the local life.

It was such a unique experience to be inside this temple. Every corner felt so... spiritual? And eerie, but in a mesmerizing way. It may be because of the incense, the lighting, and the hanging lanterns... but it's so hard to describe unless you get to experience it (so go experience it!)

I also got my fortune told for $30HKD which is cool to say and all, but really it was only 2 minutes and less exciting. Hahahaha. He just told me something about not quitting my job until September. Meh. I wasn't planning to anyway.

I mean, do this for the experience, like I did, but if you are on a really tight budget, you won't miss a lot by skipping this.

Kowloon Walled City

We were supposed to tour around the infamous walled city but during our stay there was a typhoon (signal warning number 1) so we went to take cover instead for a few hours at Chi Lin Nunnery. Guess I'll just have to come back to HK next time for a tour of Kowloon's walled city. :'c

Chi Lin Nunnery

The most peaceful place I've ever visited as of date (the rain helped with the cozy ambiance, I guess). Like the Man Mo Temple, it's really hard to explain the effect of these places. There's just calm and spirituality in the air. And the design of each corner of this place is wonderful and intricate.

Again, it's a place of worship for some people there so be extra cautious and respectful.

Victoria Harbour: Symphony of Lights Show

It's at 8pm every night!

We watched from the Avenue of Stars (we were literally running to catch it on time).

Sat beside the bay to watch the sky and the buildings light up.

You definitely must not miss this!!! I love Hong Kong at night and this is part of the top reasons why.

See my post dedicated simply to HK's after sunset magic:

Hong Kong at Night

This was our last day at HK so we went around Jordan's night market to buy pasalubong and to eat.

I'm not sure why Filipinos say things are cheap at HK so it's a great place to shop around but from my experience, things... weren't cheap?

I kept converting it to PHP, so to me a $100HKD blouse is equivalent to PHP600+. Don't they do that? Or have I just not found the right shopping places? Do let me know.

Macau

We only had a few hours stay in Macau and the typhoon warning was raised to signal number 2 so... we were't able to get to the place I was looking forward to the most: the Ruins of St. Paul.

But here's how we spent the few hours we had:

We boarded the Cotaijet Ferry at 10am.

The trip was about an hour and the transaction was actually hassle-free.

Tip: We got a PHP1091 discount voucher from KLOOK and we exchanged it for a ticket the day prior (we did this on Day 3) - to reserve a 10am slot.

For more info about the voucher, here's the link:

KLOOK: Hong Kong - Macau Cotaijet Ferry

Tip: Upon arriving, we boarded one of the free buses. These are everywhere and are provided by the hotels even if you do not check into them or are not availing anything from them. You won't have to pay for transpo honestly if you simply want to see the tourist spots. These buses will give you a free ride.

Tip Again: Cotaijet personnels will offer you free discount vouchers upon arriving (they just hand them out when you walk by). TAKE THOSE. You'll get loads of discount coupons and we even got a free pass to the Parisian's Eiffle Tower viewing deck which would have cost us $100HKD otherwise.

Good to know: No need to change your money. Macau widely accepts HKD.

The Parisian

The hotel interior is a tourist spot in itself. It's just grand.

The ceiling paintings are mesmerizing. Plus the staff are extremely accomodating.

Good to know: $20HKD temporary lockers are available at the lobby. Only accepts exact cash though. If you don't have $20 bills/coins, head to the Casino or Main Reception to have your bills exchanged.

At the Parisian, you can visit their replica of the Eiffel Tower. It includes a small tour of the history of the construction of the tower and a viewing deck.

At the viewing deck, there is also a recreation of the the Love Locks bridge.

It's $60HKD to get your lock or, you know, just bring your own.

So if you're like me who can't afford Paris yet, this place is pretty amazing and is the best part of my Macau stay.

The Venetian

This hotel is just a passageway away from the Parisian. You won't even have to go outside again.

Have you ever been to the Venice Grand Canal in Mckinley Hill, BGC? It's like that. It's basically the same, really.

It's like Venice streets inside a mall. It even has a moving sky projected in the ceiling. (In my opinion, the one here in BGC looks better so if you haven't been, you should.)

Tip: Try the $10HKD cheesecake. It's nice.

Hope this was helpful. If it was, do drop me a line in the comments or messages.

I hope you get to visit HK and Macau! If you already did, what are your favorite memories?

Extremely fortunate to be experiencing this,

#Hong Kong #macau #travel #klook #klookph #ASIA #itinerary

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javawisatabandung-blog · 7 years ago

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Paket Wisata ke Kamboja 4 Hari 3 Malam

Java Wisata Bandung kali ini mempersembahkan destinasi wisata yang sedang menjadi primadona dikalangan turis atau wisatawan dari Indonesia, destinasi ini bisa menjadi alternatif untuk liburan anda bersama keluarga, destinasi nya tidak lain dan tidak bukan yaitu Paket Tour Kamboja 4 Hari 3 Malam.

Anda akan kami dampingi liburan ke Kamboja dengan mengunjungi tempat wisata di Phnom Penh dan Siem Reap yang sudah sangat populer di mata traveller seluruh dunia. Anda bisa berkunjung bersama keluarga atau gathering dengan rekan kantor anda.

Kami akan menawarkan paket tour kamboja murah dengan program yang menarik dan dengan harga yang sangat ekonomis yang sesuai dengan anggaran liburan anda.

Dan berikut ini detail program Paket Tour Kamboja secara lengkap :

Paket Tour Kamboja 4 Hari 3 Malam

Itinerary tour kamboja :

Hari 1 : Penjemputan di Airport

Tiba di Bandara Internasional Siem Reap, lalu meeting point dengan Tour Guide local Kamboja

Kemudian anda akan diajak berwisata mengunjungi Artisan D'Angkor, Wat Thmey or Killing Field dan Wat Memorial Mountain.

Dan malam hari anda akan diantar ke hotel di Siem Reap untuk beristirahat.

Hari 2 : Siem Reap Tour

Sarapan pagi di hotel

Lalu anda akan mengunjungi The South Gate of Angkor Thom: Bayob Temple, The Royal Enclosure, Phimeanaka, Elephant and Leper King Terrace.

Makan Siang di local restoran

Siang hari anda akan diajak Sightseeing tour mengunjungi Thommanan, Chaosay Tevoda, Ta Keo and the World Heritage of Angkor Wat – the “Seven Wonders of the world”. dilanjutkan menungunjungi Bakheng Hill untuk melihat sunset.

Setelah makan malam, mengunjungi Night & Pub Street.

Lalu malam hari kembali ke hotel Siem Reap.

Hari 3 : Siem Reap - Phnom Penh

Sarapan pagi di hotel

Menuju ke Phnom Penh menggunakan express coach for a group of 2 – 9 people (FIT) and take private bus for a group of 10pax up (GIT). Dan untuk group, dalam perjalanan mengunjungi Accient Naga Bridge dan the spider market at Skun area.

Setibanya disana akan mengunjungi Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and Wat Phnom; Then visit Chaktoumuk River front on Sisowat Quay.

Dilanjutkan mengunjungi Naga Casino

Setelah makan malam anda akan kembali ke hotel untuk beristirahat di Kota Phnom Penh.

Hari 4 : Transfer out

Sarapan pagi di hotel

Free program hingga menjelang check out hotel.

Lalu anda akan diantar dari hotel menuju ke Phnom Penh International Airport.

Harga Paket Tour ke Kamboja :

15 orang : USD 273

12-14 orang : USD 285

10 - 11 orang : USD 292

07 - 09 orang : USD 295

05 -06 orang : USD 305

03 - 04 orang : USD 340

02 orang : USD 387

Klik Juga : Paket tour Nonton MotoGP Sepang 2017 Murah

Harga Sudah Termasuk :

Transportasi AC selama di Kamboja ( Private Transport )

Bus ticket dari REP - PNH

3 Malam akomodasi hotel ( Twin/Triple )

3X Makan Pagi, 3X Makan Siang, 3X Makan Malam

Tiket Objek wisata sesuai program diatas

Air Mineral ( 1 x 500ml ) per orang per hari

Driver / Tour Guide Lokal Singapore

Harga Tidak Termasuk :

Tiket Pesawat Internasional + Airpor Tax

Tipping : 2 – 4 Adults: 5 – 7 USD/ Adult/ Day dan 5 – 7 Adults: 3 USD/ Adult/ Day

Pengeluaran Pribadi ( Laundry,Telephone,Mini Bars )

Peak Season surcharge

Asuransi Perjalanan Wisata

Note :

Harga paket tour kamboja murah diatas berlaku hingga September 2017

Harga wisata Kamboja diatas tidak berlaku untuk periode High Season.

Harga paket tour Kamboja dari Jakarta / Bandung / Surabaya atau kota kota lauinnya ini sewaktu-waktu dapat berubah tanpa ada pemberitahuan sebelumnya

Harga wisata murah ke Kamboja diatas bersifat negotible dan fleksible

Informasi dan Reservasi :

Phone : (022) 278 5154 Mobile : 0811 2046 585 WA : 0811 2046 585 Pin BB : 7CC7E7F7 Email : [email protected]

#tour kamboja #wisata murah ke kamboja #paket tour kamboja dari jakarta

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salkantaytrek-peru · 8 years ago

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Peru and Salkantay Explorer in 9 days

(Includes: Flights within Peru) This package includes a city tour of Lima and Cusco, a tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas, the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, a visit to Machu Picchu, as well as the flights from Lima to Cusco and back.

ITINERARY

Day 1 : Lima in

Reception in the airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Lima. Day 2 : City Tour Lima Colonial – Lima out

We will begin the tour visiting the Huaca Pucllana, which is the Panoramic View, but we will not enter. Then we will walk around the Historic Center of Lima: the Main Square, the Government Palace, Lima's Cathedral, the Archbishop Palace, The City Hall, the Museum of the Central Reserve Bank and Main streets and colonial houses with balconies in Mudejar style. After this, we will visit the San Francisco Convent, and the Catacombs (underground crypts of the colonial era). We will continue in the new financial center of the city, El Olivar San Isidro, Central Miraflores Park, The Park of Love and Larco Mar.

Afternoon/evening: Transfer from Hotel to the airport and flight to Cusco.

At the scheduled time, our uniformed personnel, with a sign with your name, will be waiting for your arrival at Cusco airport. We will take you to your hotel. The tourist mobility service that we offer is fully equipped for your comfort. Travel time will vary according to the location of your hotel.

Arrival at the hotel, registration and accommodation.

Overnight in Cusco

Day 3 : Cusco City Tour

13:30 pm CITY TOUR

At the scheduled time we will pick you up from your hotel and at 14:00 pm we will start our tour of the city, where our professional guide will provide you with all the detailed information on all the attractions that we will visit. The tour guide will be attentive to any questions and / or need that each of our visitors require.

The places we will visit are: the main temple of the Sun known as the "Qoricancha", "Sacsayhuaman" known as the head of the Puma in reference to the city of Cusco which was built in a shape of a Puma, and the head of the puma was exactly in the place of Sacsayhuaman. We will visit Qenqo Temple in honor of Mother Earth or Pachamama. Then we will continue with our bus to Pucapucara which in the time of the Incas was an entry control to the sacred city of Cusco. Later, we will visit Tambomachay, an Inca temple in honor of the natural element of water.

When we return to Cusco, you can decide if you want to be taken back to your hotel or if you want to remind in the beautiful main square of Cusco.

Day 4 : Tour Sacred Valley of the Incas

8:30 a.m. Pick up from your hotel to begin our tour of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We will be leaving the city and reach the viewpoint of Taray from where we can enjoy the beautiful Inca terraces and existing farmland which surrounds the sacred river of the Incas "Willcamayuc". Later we´ll visit Pisaq the archaeological Park as well as the Native American market which is very colorful, just like the local people!

The Pisaq Andean Market is the best place to shop for crafts and souvenirs. After some free time, we will continue our journey to the village of Urubamba, where we will have lunch at a delicious buffet.

Continuing our journey we´ll reach the last living Inca town "Ollantaytambo". Ollantaytambo reminds us of a mythical love story, a drama of love that prevails against all obstacles. It is believed that this city was built by General Inka Ollanta in a time of rebellion against the Royal army of the Inca by preventing a marriage of the beautiful princess Cusi Qoyllor or "Beautiful Star".

A 40 minute drive takes us to Chinchero. Surrounded by the colonial houses, we will again discover the magnificence of the Incan constructions, terraces and the beauty of the local people in their traditional dress, all surrounded by the local temple where we´ll appreciate the paintings of local people who later where well-known as the creators of the "Escuela Cusqueña" style of painting. There is a colonial church rich in art and jewelry, well appreciated by their population.

Lunch is included on this tour in the town of Urubamba.

19:00 Arrival in Cusco and transfer to your hotel.

Overnight in Cusco

INCLUDES

Best of Peru 9 Days / 8 Nights

Pickup and transfer Lima airport to hotel in Lima

City Tour in Lima (includes bus, guide, entrance fees)

Transfer from hotel to Lima airport

Flights from Lima to Cusco and return

Pickup and transfer Cusco airport to hotel in Cusco

City Tour in Cusco (includes bus, guide, entrance fees)

Sacred Valley of the Incas Tour (includes bus, guide, lunch, entrance fees)

Salkantay Trek, see Salkantay Trek Peru 4D/3N (Day 5-8)below

For what is included

Pickup and transfer from hotel in Cusco to airport

Salkantay Trek (Days 5 to 8)

Transfers In / Out

Transportation Cusco-Mollepata. (Start walking)

Professional bilingual tour guide English /Spanish.

Entrance Fee to Machu Picchu.

Bus tickets to Machu Picchu Inca City (One Way)

4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners during Salkantay Trek. Meals after the breakfast on Day 8 are not included

Cook. (Professional)

Dining tent with tables and chairs

First aid kit

01 Oxygen tank

Horse handlers + Horses (to carry tents, food and cooking equipment)

Quadruple (4 person) camping tent (cap. 4 fitting 2

1 sleeping mattress per person

1 night in a touristic hotel in Aguas Calientes

Expedition train ticket from Aguas Calientes to Ollantaytambo

Transfer from Ollantaytambo train station to your hotel in Cusco

NOT INCLUDES

Meals not mentioned in itinerary

Sleeping bag for Salkantay Trek

Extra Porters or Horses for carrying personal items (Optional US$ 60.00 per 4 days)

Entrance fees to Hot Springs US$ 4.00

Hotels in Lima and Cusco

Other items or activities not mentioned in itinerary

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Getting Discounted Tickets for Hong Kong Attractions

You may also want to consider the Hong Kong Pass. This sightseeing pass is for active travelers who would like to see multiple attractions in a day.

The Best Things to Do in Hong Kong with Kids

You may also want to consider the Hong Kong Pass. This sightseeing pass is for active travelers who would like to see multiple attractions in a day.

1. Hong Kong Disneyland

Songs on rides like “it’s a small world” are sung in English, though instructions around the park are typically given in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Definitely, buy your tickets in advance online and print them before you go so you can avoid the lines at the ticket booths. Options include:

Discounted Hong Kong Disneyland tickets on Klook (QR code mobile entry)

Hong Kong Disneyland hotel or other luxury hotel concierge

The Hong Kong Disneyland app

Neighborhood: Lantau Island

Activity: Theme Park

Cost: Standard park tickets start at HK$639. There are special packages available, and you can often get discounted tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland on Klook.

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (verify on the day you plan to visit)

Ages: All Ages

2. Ocean Park Hong Kong

Neighborhood: Wong Chuk Hang

How to get there: Ocean Park is accessible by car, bus, taxi, and the MTR (it’s one stop on the South Island Line from the Admiralty station).

Activity: Theme Park and Aquarium

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

3. Ride the Star Ferry Hong Kong

Definitely take the 6-12 minute ride (length depends on the time of day) from Central to Kowloon on the historic Star Ferry when visiting Hong Kong with kids.

Depending on how far you have to walk to the ferry terminals, it can be faster to take the Star Ferry Hong Kong to Kowloon than the MTR.

Neighborhood: Central / Wan Chai / Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

How to get there: To get to the Star Ferry Tsim Sha Tsui Pier, exit the MTR at the L6 exit. To get to the Central Pier, exit the MTR at the A2 exit or Exit A.

Activity: Scenic Boat Ride

Cost: Tickets start at HK$2.20 per adult per ride in the ferry’s lower deck or HK$2.70 to sit on the upper deck. Use an Octopus Card or purchase admission in the machines near the entrance gates.

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

4. Shop the Toy Streets and Other Markets

Yes, there are streets in Hong Kong dedicated entirely to toys. Since we are always in Hong Kong near my daughter’s birthday, these streets are where we load up on party favors.

Another option is Tai Yuen Street in Wan Chai. This one has more variety and nostalgic toys. Take Exit A3 at Wan Chai station and walk just a few minutes. You’ll see it.

I’ve written in detail about where to go shopping in Hong Kong.

Neighborhoods: Sham Shui Po / Wan Chai / Central / Mongkok

How to get there: MTR Exits listed next to each market above

Activity: Shopping

Cost: Free to enter

Hours: Varies

Ages: Kids who like to shop

5. Visit The Peak

Despite these closures, The Peak is still a worthwhile Hong Kong attraction to visit. Klook offers uphill or downhill bus options.

Neighborhood: Victoria Peak

How to get there: Klook offers uphill or downhill bus options, or you can take the Peak Tram up and a taxi back down.

Activity: Sightseeing

Ages: All ages

6. Hong Kong Science Museum/Hong Kong Museum of History

Neighborhood: Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Take the West Rail Line, get off at East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit P2 and walk along Chatham Road south for about 10 minutes.

Activity: Museum

Cost: General admission to the Hong Kong Science Museum is HK$20. Children under 4 are free. The Hong Kong Museum of History is free for all visitors.

Hours: Both museums open daily at 10 a.m., but closing times vary.

Ages: Elementary school kids up to adults will appreciate the exhibits in the Hong Kong Museum of History most, but toddlers and above may like the Hong Kong Science Museum.

Tip: You can visit both in the same day as you’ll likely spend an hour or two at most at both.

7. Hong Kong Park

If families are considering the Admiralty hotels (Upper House, Conrad, JW Marriott, and Island Shangri-la), I always point out this park as a perk of the location.

Neighborhood: Central / Admiralty

Activity: Park

Cost: Free

Hours: The park opens at 6 a.m. daily and closes at 11 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

8. The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery via Ngong Ping 360

I recommend you book the glass-bottom cable car at Ngong Ping 360. Kids love the glass-bottom cable car for obvious reasons and it usually has a shorter boarding queue.

My daughter loves visiting the Big Buddha and asks to visit every time we go to Hong Kong now. You can read more about our tips for visiting the Big Buddha because there is a lot to know.

Some hotel concierge desks can purchase your Ngong Ping cable car tickets in advance. Otherwise, Klook has them and a dedicated expedited line at the entrance.

Neighborhood: Lantau Island

How to get there: Take the MTR to Tung Chung station and the cable car is just a few minutes away on foot.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies depending on which cable car you ride, though full-price single standard tickets start at HK$160 for adults and HK$75 for children 3-11. Children ages 2 and under ride free.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekends

Ages: Kids who won’t mind the walking (strollers are okay for younger kids)

9. Go Hong Kong Pink Dolphin Watching

Neighborhood: Many tours depart in Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Varies

Activity: Wildlife Experience

Cost: Varies depending on which tour you take, but expect to spend about HK$470 for adult tickets

Hours: Varies, but expect to spend half a day on your tour

Ages: All ages, though older kids who can wait patiently for sightings will enjoy it most.

10. Explore the Geoparks

Wikimedia Commons: kobe CHENG [CC BY-SA 2.0]

Exploring the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark with kids is the perfect outdoor activity for a family vacation.

Kids may also like the Volcano Discovery Centre in Sai Kung Waterfront Park which organizes tours and showcases how the rock formations were made.

Neighborhood: Sai Kung

Activity: Nature Excursion

Cost: This will depend on what type of tour you take. There are helicopter tours, walking tours, boat tours, and more.

Hours: Open 24 hours

Ages: Kids old enough to handle the walking and climbing will have the most fun.

11. Watch the Nightly Symphony of Lights and ICC Light Shows

Remember, you can see both shows at the evening Star Ferry tour or book a Symphony of Lights tour on Aqua Luna, a (newer) traditional Hong Kong red-sailed junks (more details below).

Download the ICCLightShow app so that you can listen to music synchronized with the light show.

Neighborhood: West Kowloon / Tsim Sha Tsui / Central

Activity: Light Show

Cost: Free

Hours: Symphony of Lights at 8 p.m. and ICC shows at 7:45 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

12. Ride the Mid-Levels Escalator

Starting at 6 a.m., the escalator runs downhill to take residents to work and switches directions at roughly 10:15 a.m. to run uphill until midnight, at which point it turns off until the morning.

Make it a challenge and see if you can ride it all the way to the top, though note that it doesn’t reach The Peak. You can always exit for lunch, dinner, shopping, or a snack.

Neighborhoods: Central and the Mid-Levels

How to get there: The starting point of the escalator in Central is 100 Queens Road. It’s an easy walk from the Central MTR Station (Exit D2) and Central Hong Kong hotels.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Free

Hours: The escalator runs from 6 a.m. until midnight, though keep in mind that the direction changes at 10:15 a.m.

13. Bike the New Territories

Neighborhood: Tai Wai

How to get there: You can rent bikes just outside of the MTR station in Tai Wai and Hong Kong biking tours depart from various locations.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies, depending on the tour

Hours: Varies, though plan for a half day

Ages: Kids old enough to ride a bike independently and have the endurance to handle a couple of hours of biking off-road.

14. Ride a Hong Kong Junk

Neighborhood: Central and Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: You can catch Duk Ling at Kowloon Public Pier 3 in or Central Pier 9. Aqua Luna departs from Tsim Sha Tsu Pier 1 and Central Pier 9.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Tickets on Duk Ling cost HK$230 for adults and HK$160 for kids 3–11 years old and seniors. The cost of Aqua Luna tours varies depending on the tour.

Hours: Duk Ling picks up passengers hourly from 2:30 p.m. through 8:45 p.m. Aqua Luna runs on a hop-on, hop-off basis between noon and 5:00 p.m. Private tours are available by request.

Ages: All Ages (though anyone prone to seasickness probably won’t enjoy this)

15. Ferry to an Outer Island

Lamma island on a sunny day during a recent visit

Seasickness is less likely to occur on these larger ferries, unlike a smaller junk boat.

Neighborhood: Lamma and the other small islands

How to get there: There are various ferry companies that depart from Central

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies, but ferry tickets are very inexpensive

Hours: Varies, but ferries typically run all day and depart every half hour or so

Ages: All ages, though smaller kids may tire out after lots of walking (strollers are easy to take on the ferries).

16. Ride the Hong Kong Observation Wheel

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: You can walk to the Observation Wheel from any of the ferry terminals and Central hotels

Activity: Family Fun

Cost: Tickets are HK$20 for adults, HK$10 for children 3-11, and free for kids under three years old. You can also reserve a private gondola for HK$160. Buy tickets in advance.

Hours: The Ferris wheel runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Ages: All Ages

17. Explore Tai Kwun, the Former Central Police Station

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: Take the Central-Mid-Levels escalator uphill and when you get to the elevated walkway above Hollywood Road, walk straight into Tai Kwun.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Free to enter

Hours: 10 a.m. to 11p.m. daily (can vary during holidays)

Ages: All Ages

18. Visit the Trick Eye Museum (Temporarily Closed)

Note: Trick Eye Museum is located inside The Peak Galleria which is closed for renovation until summer 2019.

The Trick Eye Museum at The Peak in Hong Kong (mentioned briefly above) is a fun thing to do with kids.

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: Take the uphill bus or the Peak Tram at Garden Road Terminal

Activity: Museum

Cost: Full price tickets cost HK$150 for adult admission and HK$100 for children ages 3 through 11.

Hours: The Trick Eye Museum is currently closed for renovations

Ages: All Ages

19. Eat Character Dim Sum

Of course, you can also reserve Crystal Lotus inside Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel for Disney dim sum.

Neighborhood: Central and Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Yum Cha locations can be found at

Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road, Central

Emperor Watch & Jewellery Ctr., 8 Russell Street, Causeway Bay

20-22 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Shop 07, Level 4A, Langham Place, Mongkok

Activity: Dining

Cost: Character dim sum options range from HK$50-60 per order

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for dinner on weekdays. On weekends, lunch lasts until 4:30 p.m.

Ages: Toddlers and up

20. Eat a Hong Kong Waffle

Other local must-trys that kids may love include pineapple buns, Hong Kong toast, wonton noodle soup, and egg tarts.

Neighborhood: Throughout Hong Kong

How to get there: You can research where to go ahead of time or wait until you come across a shop selling them.

Activity: Dining

Cost: About HK$15 for a traditional waffle

Ages: Toddlers and up

Good Things to Know When in Hong Kong With Kids

Hong Kongers love kids, and I’ve received plenty of help with my own strollers and bags from strangers over the years.

See also: The Best List of Family Hotels in Hong Kong

What are your favorite things to do in Hong Kong with kids?

Photo credits: Star Ferry, Peak Tram, Symphony of Lights, Cheung Chau are courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

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20 Best Things to Do in Hong Kong with Kids

Getting Discounted Tickets for Hong Kong Attractions

You may also want to consider the Hong Kong Pass. This sightseeing pass is for active travelers who would like to see multiple attractions in a day.

The Best Things to Do in Hong Kong with Kids

You may also want to consider the Hong Kong Pass. This sightseeing pass is for active travelers who would like to see multiple attractions in a day.

1. Hong Kong Disneyland

Songs on rides like “it’s a small world” are sung in English, though instructions around the park are typically given in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Definitely, buy your tickets in advance online and print them before you go so you can avoid the lines at the ticket booths. Options include:

Discounted Hong Kong Disneyland tickets on Klook (QR code mobile entry)

Hong Kong Disneyland hotel or other luxury hotel concierge

The Hong Kong Disneyland app

Neighborhood: Lantau Island

Activity: Theme Park

Cost: Standard park tickets start at HK$639. There are special packages available, and you can often get discounted tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland on Klook.

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (verify on the day you plan to visit)

Ages: All Ages

2. Ocean Park Hong Kong

Neighborhood: Wong Chuk Hang

How to get there: Ocean Park is accessible by car, bus, taxi, and the MTR (it’s one stop on the South Island Line from the Admiralty station).

Activity: Theme Park and Aquarium

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

3. Ride the Star Ferry Hong Kong

Definitely take the 6-12 minute ride (length depends on the time of day) from Central to Kowloon on the historic Star Ferry when visiting Hong Kong with kids.

Depending on how far you have to walk to the ferry terminals, it can be faster to take the Star Ferry Hong Kong to Kowloon than the MTR.

Neighborhood: Central / Wan Chai / Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

How to get there: To get to the Star Ferry Tsim Sha Tsui Pier, exit the MTR at the L6 exit. To get to the Central Pier, exit the MTR at the A2 exit or Exit A.

Activity: Scenic Boat Ride

Cost: Tickets start at HK$2.20 per adult per ride in the ferry’s lower deck or HK$2.70 to sit on the upper deck. Use an Octopus Card or purchase admission in the machines near the entrance gates.

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

4. Shop the Toy Streets and Other Markets

Fuk Wing Street toy street in Sham Shui Po

Yes, there are streets in Hong Kong dedicated entirely to toys. Since we are always in Hong Kong near my daughter’s birthday, these streets are where we load up on party favors.

Another option is Tai Yuen Street in Wan Chai. This one has more variety and nostalgic toys. Take Exit A3 at Wan Chai station and walk just a few minutes. You’ll see it.

I’ve written in detail about where to go shopping in Hong Kong.

Neighborhoods: Sham Shui Po / Wan Chai / Central / Mongkok

How to get there: MTR Exits listed next to each market above

Activity: Shopping

Cost: Free to enter

Hours: Varies

Ages: Kids who like to shop

5. Visit The Peak

Despite these closures, The Peak is still a worthwhile Hong Kong attraction to visit. Klook offers uphill or downhill bus options.

The observation deck is on the top of this building.

Neighborhood: Victoria Peak

How to get there: Klook offers uphill or downhill bus options, or you can take the Peak Tram up and a taxi back down.

Activity: Sightseeing

Ages: All ages

6. Hong Kong Science Museum/Hong Kong Museum of History

Neighborhood: Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Take the West Rail Line, get off at East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit P2 and walk along Chatham Road south for about 10 minutes.

Activity: Museum

Cost: General admission to the Hong Kong Science Museum is HK$20. Children under 4 are free. The Hong Kong Museum of History is free for all visitors.

Hours: Both museums open daily at 10 a.m., but closing times vary.

Ages: Elementary school kids up to adults will appreciate the exhibits in the Hong Kong Museum of History most, but toddlers and above may like the Hong Kong Science Museum.

Tip: You can visit both in the same day as you’ll likely spend an hour or two at most at both.

7. Hong Kong Park

Kids (and adults) love looking at the turtles in the ponds.

If families are considering the Admiralty hotels (Upper House, Conrad, JW Marriott, and Island Shangri-la), I always point out this park as a perk of the location.

Neighborhood: Central / Admiralty

Activity: Park

Cost: Free

Hours: The park opens at 6 a.m. daily and closes at 11 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

8. The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery via Ngong Ping 360

Get your daily exercise by climbing the steps up to the Tian Tan Buddha.

I recommend you book the glass-bottom cable car at Ngong Ping 360. Kids love the glass-bottom cable car for obvious reasons and it usually has a shorter boarding queue.

The glass bottom cable car.

My daughter loves visiting the Big Buddha and asks to visit every time we go to Hong Kong now. You can read more about our tips for visiting the Big Buddha because there is a lot to know.

Some hotel concierge desks can purchase your Ngong Ping cable car tickets in advance. Otherwise, Klook has them and a dedicated expedited line at the entrance.

Neighborhood: Lantau Island

How to get there: Take the MTR to Tung Chung station and the cable car is just a few minutes away on foot.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies depending on which cable car you ride, though full-price single standard tickets start at HK$160 for adults and HK$75 for children 3-11. Children ages 2 and under ride free.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekends

Ages: Kids who won’t mind the walking (strollers are okay for younger kids)

9. Go Hong Kong Pink Dolphin Watching

Neighborhood: Many tours depart in Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Varies

Activity: Wildlife Experience

Cost: Varies depending on which tour you take, but expect to spend about HK$470 for adult tickets

Hours: Varies, but expect to spend half a day on your tour

Ages: All ages, though older kids who can wait patiently for sightings will enjoy it most.

10. Explore the Geoparks

Sharp Island – Wikimedia Commons: kobe CHENG [CC BY-SA 2.0]

Exploring the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark with kids is the perfect outdoor activity for a family vacation.

Kids may also like the Volcano Discovery Centre in Sai Kung Waterfront Park which organizes tours and showcases how the rock formations were made.

Neighborhood: Sai Kung

Activity: Nature Excursion

Cost: This will depend on what type of tour you take. There are helicopter tours, walking tours, boat tours, and more.

Hours: Open 24 hours

Ages: Kids old enough to handle the walking and climbing will have the most fun.

11. Watch the Nightly Symphony of Lights and ICC Light Shows

The Symphony of Lights view from Kowloon side, looking at Central.

Remember, you can see both shows at the evening Star Ferry tour or book a Symphony of Lights tour on Aqua Luna, a (newer) traditional Hong Kong red-sailed junks (more details below).

Download the ICCLightShow app so that you can listen to music synchronized with the light show.

Neighborhood: West Kowloon / Tsim Sha Tsui / Central

Activity: Light Show

Cost: Free

Hours: Symphony of Lights at 8 p.m. and ICC shows at 7:45 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

12. Ride the Mid-Levels Escalator

Starting at 6 a.m., the escalator runs downhill to take residents to work and switches directions at roughly 10:15 a.m. to run uphill until midnight, at which point it turns off until the morning.

Make it a challenge and see if you can ride it all the way to the top, though note that it doesn’t reach The Peak. You can always exit for lunch, dinner, shopping, or a snack.

Neighborhoods: Central and the Mid-Levels

How to get there: The starting point of the escalator in Central is 100 Queens Road. It’s an easy walk from the Central MTR Station (Exit D2) and Central Hong Kong hotels.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Free

Hours: The escalator runs from 6 a.m. until midnight, though keep in mind that the direction changes at 10:15 a.m.

13. Bike the New Territories

Neighborhood: Tai Wai

How to get there: You can rent bikes just outside of the MTR station in Tai Wai and Hong Kong biking tours depart from various locations.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies, depending on the tour

Hours: Varies, though plan for a half day

Ages: Kids old enough to ride a bike independently and have the endurance to handle a couple of hours of biking off-road.

14. Ride a Hong Kong Junk

Neighborhood: Central and Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: You can catch Duk Ling at Kowloon Public Pier 3 in or Central Pier 9. Aqua Luna departs from Tsim Sha Tsu Pier 1 and Central Pier 9.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Tickets on Duk Ling cost HK$230 for adults and HK$160 for kids 3–11 years old and seniors. The cost of Aqua Luna tours varies depending on the tour.

Hours: Duk Ling picks up passengers hourly from 2:30 p.m. through 8:45 p.m. Aqua Luna runs on a hop-on, hop-off basis between noon and 5:00 p.m. Private tours are available by request.

Ages: All Ages (though anyone prone to seasickness probably won’t enjoy this)

15. Ferry to an Outer Island

Cheung Chau island

Lamma island on a sunny day during a recent visit.

Seasickness is less likely to occur on these larger ferries, unlike a smaller junk boat.

Neighborhood: Lamma and the other small islands

How to get there: There are various ferry companies that depart from Central

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies, but ferry tickets are very inexpensive

Hours: Varies, but ferries typically run all day and depart every half hour or so

Ages: All ages, though smaller kids may tire out after lots of walking (strollers are easy to take on the ferries).

16. Ride the Hong Kong Observation Wheel

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: You can walk to the Observation Wheel from any of the ferry terminals and Central hotels

Activity: Family Fun

Cost: Tickets are HK$20 for adults, HK$10 for children 3-11, and free for kids under three years old. You can also reserve a private gondola for HK$160. Buy tickets in advance.

Hours: The Ferris wheel runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Ages: All Ages

17. Explore Tai Kwun, the Former Central Police Station

The Tai Kwun courtyard is a nice place to grab a drink and rest while sightseeing in Central.

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: Take the Central-Mid-Levels escalator uphill and when you get to the elevated walkway above Hollywood Road, walk straight into Tai Kwun.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Free to enter

Hours: 10 a.m. to 11p.m. daily (can vary during holidays)

Ages: All Ages

18. Visit the Trick Eye Museum (Temporarily Closed)

Note: Trick Eye Museum is located inside The Peak Galleria which is closed for renovation until summer 2019.

The Trick Eye Museum at The Peak in Hong Kong (mentioned briefly above) is a fun thing to do with kids.

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: Take the uphill bus or the Peak Tram at Garden Road Terminal

Activity: Museum

Cost: Full price tickets cost HK$150 for adult admission and HK$100 for children ages 3 through 11.

Hours: The Trick Eye Museum is currently closed for renovations

Ages: All Ages

19. Eat Character Dim Sum

Bao dumplings at Yum Cha’s Central location

Of course, you can also reserve Crystal Lotus inside Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel for Disney dim sum.

Neighborhood: Central and Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Yum Cha locations can be found at

Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road, Central

Emperor Watch & Jewellery Ctr., 8 Russell Street, Causeway Bay

20-22 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Shop 07, Level 4A, Langham Place, Mongkok

Activity: Dining

Cost: Character dim sum options range from HK$50-60 per order

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for dinner on weekdays. On weekends, lunch lasts until 4:30 p.m.

Ages: Toddlers and up

20. Eat a Hong Kong Waffle

One of our recent Mammy Pancake eggettes

Other local must-trys that kids may love include pineapple buns, Hong Kong toast, wonton noodle soup, and egg tarts.

Neighborhood: Throughout Hong Kong

How to get there: You can research where to go ahead of time or wait until you come across a shop selling them.

Activity: Dining

Cost: About HK$15 for a traditional waffle

Ages: Toddlers and up

Good Things to Know When in Hong Kong With Kids

Hong Kongers love kids, and I’ve received plenty of help with my own strollers and bags from strangers over the years.

See also: The Best List of Family Hotels in Hong Kong

What are your favorite things to do in Hong Kong with kids?

Photo credits: Star Ferry, Peak Tram, Symphony of Lights, Cheung Chau are courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

source http://cheaprtravels.com/20-best-things-to-do-in-hong-kong-with-kids/

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topfygad · 5 years ago

Text

20 Best Things to Do in Hong Kong with Kids

Getting Discounted Tickets for Hong Kong Attractions

You may also want to consider the Hong Kong Pass. This sightseeing pass is for active travelers who would like to see multiple attractions in a day.

The Best Things to Do in Hong Kong with Kids

You may also want to consider the Hong Kong Pass. This sightseeing pass is for active travelers who would like to see multiple attractions in a day.

1. Hong Kong Disneyland

Songs on rides like “it’s a small world” are sung in English, though instructions around the park are typically given in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Definitely, buy your tickets in advance online and print them before you go so you can avoid the lines at the ticket booths. Options include:

Discounted Hong Kong Disneyland tickets on Klook (QR code mobile entry)

Hong Kong Disneyland hotel or other luxury hotel concierge

The Hong Kong Disneyland app

Neighborhood: Lantau Island

Activity: Theme Park

Cost: Standard park tickets start at HK$639. There are special packages available, and you can often get discounted tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland on Klook.

Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (verify on the day you plan to visit)

Ages: All Ages

2. Ocean Park Hong Kong

Neighborhood: Wong Chuk Hang

How to get there: Ocean Park is accessible by car, bus, taxi, and the MTR (it’s one stop on the South Island Line from the Admiralty station).

Activity: Theme Park and Aquarium

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

3. Ride the Star Ferry Hong Kong

Definitely take the 6-12 minute ride (length depends on the time of day) from Central to Kowloon on the historic Star Ferry when visiting Hong Kong with kids.

Depending on how far you have to walk to the ferry terminals, it can be faster to take the Star Ferry Hong Kong to Kowloon than the MTR.

Neighborhood: Central / Wan Chai / Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

How to get there: To get to the Star Ferry Tsim Sha Tsui Pier, exit the MTR at the L6 exit. To get to the Central Pier, exit the MTR at the A2 exit or Exit A.

Activity: Scenic Boat Ride

Cost: Tickets start at HK$2.20 per adult per ride in the ferry’s lower deck or HK$2.70 to sit on the upper deck. Use an Octopus Card or purchase admission in the machines near the entrance gates.

Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

4. Shop the Toy Streets and Other Markets

Fuk Wing Street toy street in Sham Shui Po

Yes, there are streets in Hong Kong dedicated entirely to toys. Since we are always in Hong Kong near my daughter’s birthday, these streets are where we load up on party favors.

Another option is Tai Yuen Street in Wan Chai. This one has more variety and nostalgic toys. Take Exit A3 at Wan Chai station and walk just a few minutes. You’ll see it.

I’ve written in detail about where to go shopping in Hong Kong.

Neighborhoods: Sham Shui Po / Wan Chai / Central / Mongkok

How to get there: MTR Exits listed next to each market above

Activity: Shopping

Cost: Free to enter

Hours: Varies

Ages: Kids who like to shop

5. Visit The Peak

Despite these closures, The Peak is still a worthwhile Hong Kong attraction to visit. Klook offers uphill or downhill bus options.

The observation deck is on the top of this building.

Neighborhood: Victoria Peak

How to get there: Klook offers uphill or downhill bus options, or you can take the Peak Tram up and a taxi back down.

Activity: Sightseeing

Ages: All ages

6. Hong Kong Science Museum/Hong Kong Museum of History

Neighborhood: Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Take the West Rail Line, get off at East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit P2 and walk along Chatham Road south for about 10 minutes.

Activity: Museum

Cost: General admission to the Hong Kong Science Museum is HK$20. Children under 4 are free. The Hong Kong Museum of History is free for all visitors.

Hours: Both museums open daily at 10 a.m., but closing times vary.

Ages: Elementary school kids up to adults will appreciate the exhibits in the Hong Kong Museum of History most, but toddlers and above may like the Hong Kong Science Museum.

Tip: You can visit both in the same day as you’ll likely spend an hour or two at most at both.

7. Hong Kong Park

Kids (and adults) love looking at the turtles in the ponds.

If families are considering the Admiralty hotels (Upper House, Conrad, JW Marriott, and Island Shangri-la), I always point out this park as a perk of the location.

Neighborhood: Central / Admiralty

Activity: Park

Cost: Free

Hours: The park opens at 6 a.m. daily and closes at 11 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

8. The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery via Ngong Ping 360

Get your daily exercise by climbing the steps up to the Tian Tan Buddha.

I recommend you book the glass-bottom cable car at Ngong Ping 360. Kids love the glass-bottom cable car for obvious reasons and it usually has a shorter boarding queue.

The glass bottom cable car.

My daughter loves visiting the Big Buddha and asks to visit every time we go to Hong Kong now. You can read more about our tips for visiting the Big Buddha because there is a lot to know.

Some hotel concierge desks can purchase your Ngong Ping cable car tickets in advance. Otherwise, Klook has them and a dedicated expedited line at the entrance.

Neighborhood: Lantau Island

How to get there: Take the MTR to Tung Chung station and the cable car is just a few minutes away on foot.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies depending on which cable car you ride, though full-price single standard tickets start at HK$160 for adults and HK$75 for children 3-11. Children ages 2 and under ride free.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on weekends

Ages: Kids who won’t mind the walking (strollers are okay for younger kids)

9. Go Hong Kong Pink Dolphin Watching

Neighborhood: Many tours depart in Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Varies

Activity: Wildlife Experience

Cost: Varies depending on which tour you take, but expect to spend about HK$470 for adult tickets

Hours: Varies, but expect to spend half a day on your tour

Ages: All ages, though older kids who can wait patiently for sightings will enjoy it most.

10. Explore the Geoparks

Sharp Island – Wikimedia Commons: kobe CHENG [CC BY-SA 2.0]

Exploring the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark with kids is the perfect outdoor activity for a family vacation.

Kids may also like the Volcano Discovery Centre in Sai Kung Waterfront Park which organizes tours and showcases how the rock formations were made.

Neighborhood: Sai Kung

Activity: Nature Excursion

Cost: This will depend on what type of tour you take. There are helicopter tours, walking tours, boat tours, and more.

Hours: Open 24 hours

Ages: Kids old enough to handle the walking and climbing will have the most fun.

11. Watch the Nightly Symphony of Lights and ICC Light Shows

The Symphony of Lights view from Kowloon side, looking at Central.

Remember, you can see both shows at the evening Star Ferry tour or book a Symphony of Lights tour on Aqua Luna, a (newer) traditional Hong Kong red-sailed junks (more details below).

Download the ICCLightShow app so that you can listen to music synchronized with the light show.

Neighborhood: West Kowloon / Tsim Sha Tsui / Central

Activity: Light Show

Cost: Free

Hours: Symphony of Lights at 8 p.m. and ICC shows at 7:45 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

12. Ride the Mid-Levels Escalator

Starting at 6 a.m., the escalator runs downhill to take residents to work and switches directions at roughly 10:15 a.m. to run uphill until midnight, at which point it turns off until the morning.

Make it a challenge and see if you can ride it all the way to the top, though note that it doesn’t reach The Peak. You can always exit for lunch, dinner, shopping, or a snack.

Neighborhoods: Central and the Mid-Levels

How to get there: The starting point of the escalator in Central is 100 Queens Road. It’s an easy walk from the Central MTR Station (Exit D2) and Central Hong Kong hotels.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Free

Hours: The escalator runs from 6 a.m. until midnight, though keep in mind that the direction changes at 10:15 a.m.

13. Bike the New Territories

Neighborhood: Tai Wai

How to get there: You can rent bikes just outside of the MTR station in Tai Wai and Hong Kong biking tours depart from various locations.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies, depending on the tour

Hours: Varies, though plan for a half day

Ages: Kids old enough to ride a bike independently and have the endurance to handle a couple of hours of biking off-road.

14. Ride a Hong Kong Junk

Neighborhood: Central and Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: You can catch Duk Ling at Kowloon Public Pier 3 in or Central Pier 9. Aqua Luna departs from Tsim Sha Tsu Pier 1 and Central Pier 9.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Tickets on Duk Ling cost HK$230 for adults and HK$160 for kids 3–11 years old and seniors. The cost of Aqua Luna tours varies depending on the tour.

Hours: Duk Ling picks up passengers hourly from 2:30 p.m. through 8:45 p.m. Aqua Luna runs on a hop-on, hop-off basis between noon and 5:00 p.m. Private tours are available by request.

Ages: All Ages (though anyone prone to seasickness probably won’t enjoy this)

15. Ferry to an Outer Island

Cheung Chau island

Lamma island on a sunny day during a recent visit.

Seasickness is less likely to occur on these larger ferries, unlike a smaller junk boat.

Neighborhood: Lamma and the other small islands

How to get there: There are various ferry companies that depart from Central

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Varies, but ferry tickets are very inexpensive

Hours: Varies, but ferries typically run all day and depart every half hour or so

Ages: All ages, though smaller kids may tire out after lots of walking (strollers are easy to take on the ferries).

16. Ride the Hong Kong Observation Wheel

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: You can walk to the Observation Wheel from any of the ferry terminals and Central hotels

Activity: Family Fun

Cost: Tickets are HK$20 for adults, HK$10 for children 3-11, and free for kids under three years old. You can also reserve a private gondola for HK$160. Buy tickets in advance.

Hours: The Ferris wheel runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Ages: All Ages

17. Explore Tai Kwun, the Former Central Police Station

The Tai Kwun courtyard is a nice place to grab a drink and rest while sightseeing in Central.

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: Take the Central-Mid-Levels escalator uphill and when you get to the elevated walkway above Hollywood Road, walk straight into Tai Kwun.

Activity: Sightseeing

Cost: Free to enter

Hours: 10 a.m. to 11p.m. daily (can vary during holidays)

Ages: All Ages

18. Visit the Trick Eye Museum (Temporarily Closed)

Note: Trick Eye Museum is located inside The Peak Galleria which is closed for renovation until summer 2019.

The Trick Eye Museum at The Peak in Hong Kong (mentioned briefly above) is a fun thing to do with kids.

Neighborhood: Central

How to get there: Take the uphill bus or the Peak Tram at Garden Road Terminal

Activity: Museum

Cost: Full price tickets cost HK$150 for adult admission and HK$100 for children ages 3 through 11.

Hours: The Trick Eye Museum is currently closed for renovations

Ages: All Ages

19. Eat Character Dim Sum

Bao dumplings at Yum Cha’s Central location

Of course, you can also reserve Crystal Lotus inside Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel for Disney dim sum.

Neighborhood: Central and Tsim Sha Tsui

How to get there: Yum Cha locations can be found at

Nan Fung Place, 173 Des Voeux Road, Central

Emperor Watch & Jewellery Ctr., 8 Russell Street, Causeway Bay

20-22 Granville Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Shop 07, Level 4A, Langham Place, Mongkok

Activity: Dining

Cost: Character dim sum options range from HK$50-60 per order

Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for dinner on weekdays. On weekends, lunch lasts until 4:30 p.m.

Ages: Toddlers and up

20. Eat a Hong Kong Waffle

One of our recent Mammy Pancake eggettes

Other local must-trys that kids may love include pineapple buns, Hong Kong toast, wonton noodle soup, and egg tarts.

Neighborhood: Throughout Hong Kong

How to get there: You can research where to go ahead of time or wait until you come across a shop selling them.

Activity: Dining

Cost: About HK$15 for a traditional waffle

Ages: Toddlers and up

Good Things to Know When in Hong Kong With Kids

Hong Kongers love kids, and I’ve received plenty of help with my own strollers and bags from strangers over the years.

See also: The Best List of Family Hotels in Hong Kong

What are your favorite things to do in Hong Kong with kids?

Photo credits: Star Ferry, Peak Tram, Symphony of Lights, Cheung Chau are courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

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