2024 Hong Kong Family-Friendly and Kid-Friendly Attractions

Using extensive travel data from all around the world, we've created a list of the top 10 attractions for each city. Lists are updated with unique and seasonal attractions in real time, so be sure to check back! 💯

Hong Kong, also known as the “Pearl of the Orient”, is a very distinctive city. The city is very prosperous and culturally rich, highlighting both tradition and forward thinking. There are many business districts on both sides of Victoria Harbour, a favorite of tourists looking for a rich shopping experience, while the Star Ferry running across the harbor between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island has been operating for over a hundred years. Hong Kong is also home to the first Disneyland in China, countless delicious eateries and a unique tea shop culture. The city is like a sediment of history being slowly carried forward by the currents of time. Hong Kong films were once a characteristic calling card of the city during their heyday, telling countless stories unique to the Hong Kong cityscape.

The heritage of the Walt Disney Company is alive and well at Hong Kong Disneyland. Different from any other Disney property on the planet, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort prides itself on offering a diverse and culturally distinctive Disney experience for guests of all ages. The park is divided into several "lands" (themed areas). These include Adventureland, Grizzly Gulch, and Toy Story Land. Throughout the park there are countless restaurants and shops. Disney strives to have something for everyone and it is little wonder why this is one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong.

Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, part of the renowned chain of wax museums founded by Marie Tussaud of France, is located at the Peak Tower on Hong Kong Island's Victoria Peak. It was the first Madame Tussauds museum to open in Asia. It features nearly 100 wax statues of well-known personalities, with Asian figures taking up more than a third of the total. Prominent Kong Kong celebrities such as Jackie Chan, Jay Chou, and Bruce Lee are in the collection. The museum is accessible from Central via minibus, taxi, or the Peak Tram.

Ngong Ping 360 is a gondola lift on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. It consists of the Ngong Ping Cable Car and the Ngong Ping Village, a retail and entertainment center adjacent to the cable car's upper station. Ngong Ping 360 connects Tung Chung, on the north coast of Lantau and itself linked to central Hong Kong by the Tung Chung Line, with the Ngong Ping area in the hills above. Ngong Ping is home to the Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Buddha, both significant tourist attractions in their own right. Ngong Ping 360 is a fun way to see Lantau Island and enjoy some beautiful Hong Kong landscapes.

From a traditional Chinese fishing village to a laid-back multicultural community, Lamma’s blend of Western and Chinese island life creates an atmosphere that has proved irresistible for Hong Kong’s busy residents. Many come as day-trippers; some stay for good. Turquoise coves and traditional fishing villages coexist with modern, environmentally friendly wind turbines. Lamma Island is a medley of hidden Hong Kong scenery. The numerous restaurants and shops are fun to explore, and Lamma Island has a great nighttime atmosphere. It's surely something you should add to your Hong Kong trip.

Ocean Park Hong Kong is an animal theme park and amusement park. It has various attractions and rides, including four roller coasters, in addition to animal exhibits with different themes such as a giant panda habitat, a rainforest area, and polar displays. Ocean Park also features the world's largest aquarium dome. In addition to entertainment, Ocean Park engages in education, conservation, and advocacy. The park is known for its special events and celebrations during major holidays including Christmas, Lunar New Year, and Halloween. It is a popular and well-regarded attraction in Hong Kong.

Since its opening in April 1991, the Hong Kong Science Museum has proven itself an ideal and unique place for learning science. By presenting quality exhibitions and fun science programs in an enjoyable environment, the museum serves to popularize science to the public and support science education in schools. In contrast to traditional museums, visitors to the Hong Kong Science Museum are encouraged to explore exhibits in their own way and thus experience the fun of discovery learning. Occupying a permanent exhibition area of 6,500 square meters, the museum houses over 500 exhibits. Nearly 70 percent of these are interactive and suitable for visitors of all ages.

Noah's Ark, located in Ma Wan Bay, is a full-scale recreation of Noah's Ark based on biblical interpretation. The park's centerpiece is the world's first full-size simulation of Noah's Ark. Alighting from the ark are sculptures of 67 life-size pairs of exotic animals, birds, and creatures. The ark is, in fact, a multi-story building where visitors may book a stay in either a hotel or a youth hostel located on the top floor. Within the park is a nature garden where native trees have been preserved along the terraced paths. The park features amusements designed for young children together with a menagerie of small animals (mostly reptiles) in small display cages.

Strategically located at the seaside of Tsim Sha Tsui, the Hong Kong Space Museum is the first planetarium for the popularization of astronomy and space science built in Hong Kong. The unique egg-shaped dome makes the 8000-square-metre museum one of the city's most famous landmarks. The Museum has two thematic exhibition halls: the Hall of the Cosmos and the Hall of Space Exploration. The exhibits, predominately interactive, enable visitors to learn through a series of entertaining and educational experiences. The Stanley Ho Space Theatre shows a variety of ultra-high-definition animations and films on astronomy. Last but not least, the Museum organizes plenty of extension activities each year, including an Astronomy Carnival, Astronomy Happy Hours, fun science lab sessions, astronomy competitions, lectures, astronomy film shows, and more.