Things to Do with Kids in Hong Kong

Summary: Hong Kong's premiere theme park boasts a wide mix of thrill rides, sea world exhibitions, animal performances and lots more.

Opening hours: 10:00 - 18:00 (10:00 - 23:00 in summer).

Getting there: Citybus Route 629 runs daily from Admiralty MTR Station or Central Pier No. 7.

Visiting time: one day

Summary: It invites visitors into the legendary fairyland of Disney to enjoy a magical journey of fun and adventure.

Opening hours: 10:00 - 19:00

Getting there: Travel on the MTR (Mass Transit Railway) and change for the Disneyland Resort Line at Sunny Bay Station.

Visiting time: one day

• Tours to Disneyland Hong Kong

Summary: There's nothing in the world like the Peak Tram. Kids will love the excitement of riding, and enjoy the spectacular view.

Opening hours: 07:00 - midnight

Getting there: Board the Peak Tram shuttle bus No. 15C at the Central Bus Terminus

Visiting time: two or three hours

Summary: Nice swimming beaches to relax and enjoy water activities. A traditional Chinese park on the beach containing interesting statues of Chinese deities and mythic figures.

Opening hours: all day

Getting there: Bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66 or 260 from Exchange Square Bus Terminus (MTR Hong Kong Station Exit D) and alight at Repulse Bay.

Visiting time: half a day to one day

Summary: Kids will marvel at the world's tallest bronze Giant Buddha on the island and enjoy a boat ride at the fishing villages. They will have a great time cruising out to see the pink dolphins (Yes, they are really pink!).

Getting there: Visitors can take a bus to the island from Tung Chung Station on the Tung Chung Railway. From Kowloon to Tung Chung, they can either take Bus E21 at Olympic Station or Bus 31 at Tsuen Wan.

Visiting time: one day

• Tours to Lantau Island

You can stop at Dim Sum restaurants at any hour. They are invariably noisy, busy and full of families. The waiters push the wheeling carts full of dishes. When they come by, point at the dishes you want, and the waiter will put them on your table. Kids will love those delicate and delicious snacks.

• Hong Kong Food and Restaurants

Take the 1.5-hour evening cruise around the Victoria Harbor. The highlight of the cruise will be the 20-minute Symphony of Lights show featuring more than 40 skyscrapers in a dazzling multimedia extravaganza.

Summary: The most distinguished feature of the garden is the biggest greenhouse in Southeast Asia with double climate control. Here lives about 20,000 species of rare plants, 500 birds, 70 mammals and 70 reptiles.

Opening hours:
Fountain Terrace Garden: 06:00 - 22:00
Green House/ Education and Exhibition Centre: 09:00 - 16:30
Other Areas: 06:00 - 19:00

Getting there: Take bus 3B or 12M at Jardine House, Central, get off at the intersection of Albert Road and Caine Road, and walk along the mountain road to the garden.

Visiting time: half a day to one day