For families

1 Ocean Park

It’s not quite Disneyland, but most kids will get a kick out of the dolphin and sea lion shows and the spectacular chairlift. It’s a bit weak on rides, although this has been remedied somewhat in recent years with the advent of Adventure Land, featuring the Mine Train rollercoaster and Raging River ride.
Address: Ocean Park, Abeerdeen, Hong Kong Island
Phone: 2552 0291
Transport: Bus 629 from Admirality MTR
Admission Charge: Adult $25. Child $12
Opening info: 10am–6pm daily, to midnight in high seasons
www.oceanpark.com.hk

2 Science Museum

There is lots of hands-on stuff here, providing a fun and educational introduction to many facets of science. Any child with a healthy dose of curiosity will spend hours pushing buttons, pulling levers and marveling at gadgets.
Address: 2 Science Museum Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Phone: 2732 3232
Opening info: 10am–9pm Sat, Sun, 1pm–9pm Tue–Fri
Admission charge applies
http://hk.science.museum

3 Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Founded in 1864, a modicum of Victorian gentility survives here in the wrought-iron bandstand and shrub-lined paths. Not, however, in the monkey house, where the world’s largest collection of red-cheeked gibbons shriek and swing and copulate. Be prepared for some judicious covering of young eyes.
Address: Upper Albert Rd, Central
Transport: From Central 3B, 12, 13
Opening info: 6am–7pm daily
Admission charge: Free
www.lcsd.gov.hk/parks/hkzbg/en/index.php

4 Dolphin Watching

Be quick, because the sorry state of Hong Kong waters is fast killing off the rare Chinese white dolphins, which here in the Pearl River delta are pale pink.

Address: Hong Kong Dolphinwatch 1528A Star House,Tsim Sha Tsui
Additional info: (dolphins)
Phone: 2984 1414
Transport: Bus pick-up 8:20am at Mandarin Oriental in Central and 8:50am at Kowloon Hotel TST
Opening info: Wed, Fri, Sun

5 Hong Kong Disneyland

The mighty mouse wisely used feng shui in the design of his latest Asian venture, but otherwise there are few nods to local culture. Adventureland, Fantasyland and Tomorrowland lie beyond Main Street, USA.

Transport: Lantau Island, served by its own MTR station
Opening hours: 330 830 for hours and today’s tickets
Admission charge applies
park.hongkongdisneyland.com  (for advance booking recommended)

 

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