A Family-Friendly Neighborhood Guide To Kwun Tong, Hong Kong

Family-Friendly Outdoor Activities

• Cha Kwo Ling Promenade and Tsui Ping Seaside - The Cha Kwo Ling Promenade spans 1.8 hectares and boasts a variety of different children’s play facilities along the promenade - slides, jumping discs, swings, rock-climbing mounds, and a rope tunnel bridge. There are photo spots in the pet-inclusive park that overlooks the Kai Tai Cruise Terminal. The Tsui Ping Seaside has a cross-river walkway that runs through Kwun Tong and Cha Kwo Ling. Click here for more details about this fantastic space.
  • How To Get There: Visitors can reach the promenade in about 13 minutes from Kwun Tong Station. Buses and minibusses also stop at the Kwun Tong Ferry Pier.

• Tai Wong Ye Temple - This temple is perfect for anyone who is interested in the culture of the sailors and fishermen, or for those who wondered about those small coastal abodes. Tai Wong Ye is believed to be the god of plague and/or the patron saint of fishermen.
  • How To Get There: The temple is accessible via a short walk from the Kwun Tong MTR exit A1 or by minibus.

• Back Alley Graffiti (Kwun Tong Fire Station) - Located behind the Kwun Tong Fire Station. The space was created in collaboration with local artist group Pantone C where the mural depicts colorful abstract forms linking the district’s history, heritage, and urban revitalization.

Family-Friendly Indoor Activities, From Mosaic Art, Indoor Play, Laser Tag And More!

• Cozy Play Town - Kwun Tong's brand new 5,000-square-feet indoor playground Cozy Play Town, consists of well-equipped facilities, including a giant ball pit, spiral slide, a sandpit, as well as a grown-up zone equipped with air hockey, large-scale projection screen pitching area and game arcades.

• Indoor Shrimp Fishing - At Ha Cube, visitors can sit at the bar table surrounding a cube-shaped pool, where a variety of live crustaceans await your bait.

• Hong Kong Public Records Building - Come learn about the events that shaped the city and the changes that were made before and after British colonialism. Perhaps between some yellowed pages or in the lines of text on an exhibition board, you and the kids will learn something you never knew!

• Osage Gallery - Osage Gallery opened its doors in 2004 and now has three locations in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Located in a former factory building, this gallery features multidisciplinary pieces and artists and is known to support local artists and art institutions, as well as lesser-known international artists.
• Mosaic Art Studio - Head over to this space and spend a creative afternoon learning to craft a beautiful mosaic Turkish lamp at this relaxing art studio. This place is known as Hong Kong’s first and only studio which offers authentic mosaic lamp-making workshops. Visitors can also sip on Turkish tea, and munch on dessert while creating their art piece.

• Foggy Ash Studio - If you're looking for a fun, therapeutic art jamming session on this side of town, this is the place to be. The studio has countless materials and books you can use as reference if you don't have a portrait or image in mind.

• Hoh Ceramic Studio - Visitors can experience the joy of making pottery in a cozy, minimalistic setting. It offers a wide selection of classes for students of all levels.

• Resalaser - Using the latest technology for directional beams and low degrees of diffusion for maximum safety and fun beginners can try their hand at laser tag whereas experts can build up their tactical strategies, too. Admission starts at $188 per head for an hour of fun or $288 for two hours. You can also rent the venue and host an amazing party at one of its party rooms too! Check out our guide here!

• Blink Gallery - Blink Gallery is a Hong Kong-based fine art gallery that curates exhibitions with themes that reflect the values of love, inner peace, harmony, and happiness. The gallery normally supports local Hong Kong artists and is now collaborating with international galleries in Seoul, Jakarta and Guangzhou.

Where To Shop In Kwun Tong

• APM - Famous for its late opening hours, with shops closing at midnight and eateries closing at 2am, APM is a great spot to visit. Boasting a floor area of 630,000 square feet and seven floors of shopping as well as hourly underground parking.

• Camel Paint Building - You don't have to go all the way to Citygate for a great deal in sportswear. There are several sports name brand outlets located in this amazing facility such as Adidas, Nike and New Balance.

Yummy Eats In Kwun Tong

• Call Me Chef -  Crowd favorites include the spaghetti carbonara with slow-cooked egg, creamy pasta with pan-seared Hokkaido scallops, and more. Make sure you save room for dessert—their Earl Grey crepe cake is so yummy.

• Factory 99 - Located in a factory building, this hidden gem offers a large menu filled with North American dishes mixed with Asian influences.

• Harbour Dessert - Usually open from the early afternoon until the early hours of the morning, Harbour Dessert in Kwun Tong comes highly recommended - their Mango Sago is absolutely delicious.

• Kokon2 - Be surrounded by quirky decor and indulge in its Japanese menu - from innovative sushi rolls, and sushi pizza, to sashimi and ramen.

• Lei Yue Mun Seafood Bazaar - This place is a must-visit and is one of the most unique food experiences in Hong Kong. Home to some of the freshest seafood in the city, this area was once a fishing village that has gained popularity since the 1960s. Visitors get to pick their own seafood and also decide how they would like to have it cooked.

• Liu Liang San Taiwanese Canteen - For your Taiwanese street food fix you can find everything here. You can check out their braised pork rice, beef noodles, roasted chicken leg, bascially everything you can think of! Don't forget to pair it with some delicious bubble milk tea.

• Le Monde - A hidden fine-dining French restaurant found in one of Kwun Tong's industrial buildings. Their famed confit duck leg with mashed potato is a definite crowd-pleaser.

• Godofteppanyaki - At Godofteppanyaki, their omakase menu is like no other. It changes every week and you can opt for different kinds of sets, and sometimes they may throw in some free live lobster for your group.

• Man Man Grill - Check out their affordable all-you-can-eat package and go nuts for all things BBQ! Their grills have special stands where you can balance the skewers in between and all you have to do is twist the sticks so it doesn't get too messy.
• The Stadium Bar & Restaurant - Recently named as the Best Sports Bar in Hong Kong shows this is the place to be! A great place to watch sports, play darts, go for a cheeky happy hour beverage or munch on staple pub food such as fish and chips, club sandwiches, and pizza.. and did we also mention it's family-friendly?

Cafés In Kwun Tong

• Cobber Coffee And Tony's Pastry - Apparently this spot is one of the most bookmarked cafes on Open Rice! Long lines can be seen outside just to get a little taste of what this place has to offer. We suggest going for their Molten Tiramisu - your taste buds are surely gonna go off the charts after this.

• Coffee Art - Each cup that is served to its customers is perfectly Instagrammable (hence the name!). Kids will love their 3D foam animal latte art such as cute furry pets and characters.

• Coffee Lover - For a caffeine fix, head over to Coffee Lover and let its baristas pour you a beautiful mug of espresso art. Or, if you’re feeling experimental, try your hand at some latte art! The establishment not only serves coffee, but you can sign up for its coffee tastings and latte art workshops.

• Nutmad - Despite its location in a hidden corner, it is always a busy place! And it has an amazing menu to show for it. Their French toast with caramelized bananas are absolutely delicious and Nutmad offers unique seasonal drinks such as So Mocha or their Honeysuckle and Licorice herbal tea.

• Parc Antique & Lifestyle - If you love rustic shabby chic aesthetics, you'll surely love this cozy spot. This shop is filled with all sorts of romantic antiques, cabinets, shelves, and more. Another interesting feature is that you can also rent their vintage wedding dresses! Go for their crepe and tea sets with a friend and sip on their delicious cappuccinos.

• The Hunt Coffee & Roastery - A laidback hangout where you can sip on handcrafted coffees and teas. The food menu is also a delight where you can order some yummy pork belly and their crême brûlée is also a must-have!

• Twenty One From Eight - A furniture shop, an art space, or a café? A multi-concept venue dedicated to individuals who love to sit down, have a sip of coffee and admire some beautiful woodwork at the same time. Led by a Le Cordon Bleu chef, visitors can most definitely expect a delicious menu. For a unique experience on this side of the city, this is worth a visit.