Hong Kong is known as a foodie and shopper paradise, making it one of the top destinations for Singaporean travellers. Interestingly, the sheer number of kid-friendly places in Hong Kong has made it a great place for families with kids of all ages.
With special fares plus holidays and long weekends spread throughout the year, it's now easier to bring the entire family to Hong Kong.
So, I got you covered on your next travel itinerary to Hong Kong! You can plan everything in advance online from the comfort of your favourite easy chair.
I understand that it can be overwhelming to plan a trip for the entire family when presented with so many options.
So fret not, I present a guide to some of the best kid-friendly places in Hong Kong that you must visit!
Kid-friendly places in Hong Kong
Theme parks are a great place to start for any family vacation and Hong Kong is home to two famous attractions: Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park Hong Kong.
These theme parks promise fun-filled entertainment for the family with a little adrenaline rush mixed in for thrill-seeking kids and parents.
In visiting Hong Kong, you will either visit Hong Kong Disneyland or Ocean Park Hong Kong. On my 5-day trip, we decided to go to Hong Kong Disneyland.
Of course, you can visit these two; however, if it is a short trip, visiting two theme parks can be tiring and takes too much of your time.
Hong Kong Disneyland
Your kids will surely love the parades of characters, the castles, the theatre plays, and the rides!
In entering the premises, I suggest that you don't bring any food that can spoil as the guards won't allow it inside and will only throw them in the trash.
Some snacks like chips, cookies, or bread are allowed.
Make sure to stay until the end of the day around 8:30 PM to see the 'Momentous', a show filled with fireworks, different coloured lights, and Disney characters! Perfect to cap off your day!
Tips before you go to Hong Kong Disneyland:
- Bring a water tumbler with you as there are water refillers all around Disneyland. You will be walking and having fun all day, so better stay hydrated!
- If you will visit Hong Kong around May and June as we did, you need to ensure that your kids wear sunscreen and a cap or bring an umbrella as the weather is humid.
- Buy tickets online before your visit so you don't have to fall in line for a long period. You also need to make an online park reservation to accommodate you right away, when you arrive at the theme park.
Ticket fees:
- Hong Kong Disneyland “2-Day Fun” Special Package - HK$789
- 1-Day Tickets - HK$639
- 2-Day Tickets - HK$904
For more information on the tickets and reservation, go here:
Ngong Ping Village, Lantau Island
For our day 2 in Hong Kong, we went to Lantau Island to see one of the biggest Buddha statues in the world.
This is one of the many kid-friendly places in Hong Kong as your children will surely immerse themselves in nature and learn about new cultures.
In fact, when we visited the island, we saw primary schoolers on their educational field trip.
You don't have to walk up with your child as in the middle of it, you will surely need to carry them!
There are two ways to go to Lantau Island: first via Ngong Ping 360 cable car and second through a private or public vehicle.
For someone who's afraid of heights, we opted to take the bus going up. But if you and your kids are game to experience the 360-degree views of Hong Kong, you surely can!
Fees for cable car:
- Round trip cable car (“Crystal”+ and Standard Cabin) - HK$360 for adults and HK$235 for children.
For more information on the tickets, go here:
Cup Noodles Museum
So much for the outdoors! Now, let's go on to indoor adventures!
Here, I suggest you go to the Cup Noodles Museum for your kids! This is one of the kid-friendly places in Hong Kong! In fact, even adults enjoyed it too.
Boost your and your kid's creativity by decorating a noodle cup or making noodles by yourselves! Of course, with the help of the staff, but it feels good to say it's ours, right?
Plus, you get to keep the ramen chef hat and noodles afterwards!
Fees for Cup Noodles Museum workshops:
- My CUPNOODLES Workshop - HK$60 per person (same for adults & children)
- Demae Iccho - HK$120 per person (same for adults & children)
- My Granola Factory - HK$60 per person (same for adults & children)
For more information on the tickets, go here:
Aqua Luna Cruise
In the afternoon, we went to see the city of Hong Kong on an hour cruise. This is another kid-friendly activity to do when you are with your family in Hong Kong.
The boat is like the ones seen in the One Piece anime!
The afternoon cruise also comes with finger foods or pastries! Perfect pair with the views.
Fees for the mini cruise:
- Summer Pop-Up Special-Pirate & Mermaid Cruise - HK$240 for adults and HK$300 for children
- Dimsum Cruise - HK$399 for adults and HK$299 for children
- Afternoon Tea Cruise - HK$399 for adults and HK$299 for children
For more information on the tickets, go here:
Some other kid-friendly places in Hong Kong you can consider:
- The Victoria Peak
- Ocean Park Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Museum of Arts
- Avenue of Stars
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