The Top 15 Must-Do Family Attractions In Hong Kong

THE PEAK

No visit to Hong Kong would be complete without a trip to The Peak. Hop on the iconic Peak Tram for a scenic ride or take a hike up to the top via Bowen Road – both options promise stunning views of the city. Once you’re there, explore the shops at the mall and market, or take a leisurely stroll along the stroller-friendly path. The Peak is also packed with family-friendly highlights, including plenty of restaurants to satisfy every craving, playgrounds for the little ones to burn off energy, and cozy spots to enjoy coffee or treat yourself to some creamy gelato. It’s a must-visit destination for the whole family!

• The Peak, 128 Peak Goad, Victoria Gap, Hong Kong, https://www.thepeak.com.hk/en
• Peak Tram, Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2522 0922, www.thepeak.com.hk

VISIT HONG KONG THEME PARKS

Take the whole crew to Hong Kong Disneyland or Ocean Park for a guaranteed full day of fun for kids and adults alike. Make sure to hit World of Frozen (pictured) at Hong Kong Disneyland as it is truly a magnificent sight to see.

We love the Old Hong Kong exhibition and stalls at Ocean Park, along with the pandas and the awesome aquarium.

• Ocean Park, 180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, +852 3923 2323, www.oceanpark.com.hk
• Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, +852 3550 3369, www.hongkongdisneyland.com

SPEND A DAY AT THE BEACH

If you happen to be in town on a very hot day during the summer, cool off at one of Hong Kong’s fantastic family-friendly beaches.

One of our favorite options is to take the ferry from Central Pier to Lantau's Cheung Sha Beach for a fun play + delicious meal combo. The little ones can build sand castles and splash around while the adults can wine and dine at the lovely Harbour Bar & Restaurant, which is located by Lower Cheung Sha Beach.

• Cheung Sha Beach, South Lantau Road, Lantau Island, Hong Kong
• Harbour Bar & Restaurant, 32 Cheung Sha Lower Village, Lantau Island, http://www.harbourcafehk.com/

Want More? Check out the Little Steps Guide to Top 10 Family Beaches and Little Steps' Guide to Beachside Dining in Hong Kong.

TAKE THE STAR FERRY TO TSIM SHA TSUI

If you’re island-side, take your visitors on the Star Ferry for impressive views of Victoria Harbour. If you go in the evening, be sure to catch the Symphony of Lights at 8 pm. Once in Tsim Sha Tsui, visit the Space Museum or Hong Kong Museum of Art, or take in the Philharmonic or other cultural shows at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Check out what’s on stage and reserve tickets ahead of time! End the evening with a stroll along the Avenue of the Stars and let your friends happily snap away!

If you want to get in some luxurious shopping time, K11 Musea is the perfect picture-perfect spot. You can also head up to the 7th floor, where it features its very own outdoor Peacock Playground, making it a fun time both for parents and kids.

• Star Ferry, www.starferry.com.hk
• Hong Kong Space Museum, Stanley Ho Space Theatre, 10 Salisbury Road, TST, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2721 0226, www.lcsd.gov.hk
• K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, https://www.k11musea.com/

VISIT A HONG KONG MARKET

No visit to Hong Kong would be complete without a trip to the markets in Kowloon. Visit the bird garden and flower market by day near Prince Edward, and at night, head to Ladies’ Market and try your hand at bargaining...everyone loves to shop, even weary kiddos!

• Ladies Market, Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon
• Yuen Po Street Bird Garden, Yuen Po Street, Prince Edward, Kowloon

Want More? Check out the Little Steps Guide to The Top 10 Markets In Hong Kong and find out how to get to these amazing markets in Hong Kong

HEAD OVER TO AN OUTER ISLAND

Take your guests on a tour of Old Hong Kong by taking them on a trip back in time to Hong Kong’s villages. Head to iconic the stilted fishing village of Tai O in Lantau, take a ferry and rent bikes on Cheung Chau Island, or see the Ching dynasty Chinese mansions in Sheung Shui and Yuen Long. Or, for a quick fix, head to Lamma Island or Sai Kung for some fresh seafood!

• Lamma Island, take the ferry from Central Pier 4 to Yung Shue Wan
• Cheung Chau, take the ferry from Central Pier 5

Read on to check out the Little Steps Guide to Islands in Hong Kong. You can find more details on how to get to these islands.

TEMPLES IN HONG KONG

Take in the beauty of the lesser-visited Chi Lin Nunnery, often overshadowed by the Big Buddha. The gorgeous stroller-friendly park is dotted with Tang dynasty shrines and temples, as well as pristine gardens and flowers, and a picturesque bridge perfect for kids, tourists, and photos! Remember to head to the restaurant behind the waterfall for a yummy vegetarian meal or their high tea, which is a bargain.

Another temple that is also worth checking out is the iconic Man Mo Temple. And if you'd like to venture out to the New Territories for something extremely unique and amazing, check out Ten Thousand Buddhas.

• Chi Lin Nunnery, 5 Chi Lin Dr, Sheung Yuen Leng, Diamond Hill, Kowloon, +852 3658 9388, https://en.chilin.org/
• Man Mo Temple, 124 - 130 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, https://hongkongfuns.com/manmo
• Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, 220 Pai Tau Village, Sha Tin, New Territories, http://www.10kbuddhas.org/index.do

Want more? Read on to find more of Hong Kong's Best Temples To Visit With Kids.

ICONIC SKYSCRAPERS, ARCHITECTURE & INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOTS

Hong Kong is an exceptional Instagrammable city due to its architecture, vibrant streets and beautiful skyscrapers. Head over to Kowloon and visit ICC (International Commerce Centre) as it is a 118 storey skyscraper and is the tallest building in the city! Or walk around Hong Kong Island around Central and check out its latest architectural masterpiece - The Henderson.

High-density residential estates like Choi Hung Estate and Monster Building tops the list with daily visitors from locals and tourists.

Scenic spots like the iconic Victoria Harbour, or views from special hike spots like Red Burner Incense Summit turns Hong Kong into a very photogenic city amidst the busy hustle and bustle lifestyle.

Don't forget to check out some famous street art hidden in many alleys all over town.

Check out some of our favorites!

• ICC (International Commerce Centre), 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2730 0800, https://shkp-icc.com/eng/main/index.html
• The Henderson, 2 Murray Road, Central, Hong Kong, https://www.thehenderson.com.hk/visit/
• Monster Building, Yick Cheong Building, 1046 Kings Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong, https://maps.app.goo.gl/
• Choi Hung Estate Rooftop Basketball Court (pictured), 2 Tse Wai Ave, Ngau Chi Wan, Choi Hung, Kowloon, https://maps.app.goo.gl/
• Red Burner Incense Summit, Take the bus 85 or minibus 25 to Braemar Hill (get off at St. Joan of Arc Secondary School) and follow the arrows to the top
• Art Lane, 8 Chung Ching Street, One Art Lane, Sai Ying Pun, (take MTR Exit B3), https://www.artlane.hk/en/
• Lok Wah South Estate, 70 Chun Wah Road, Ngau Tau Kok, Kowloon, https://maps.app.goo.gl/

GO SHOPPING

Aside from Hong Kong's famous markets, it is also known to have many shopping malls - from luxurious malls such as K11 Musea, IFC Shopping Mall, to affordable outlets, computer centres and specialized collectible stores where you can find all things gadget-y and nerdy.

If you're spending the day at Lantau, make sure to head over to Citygate Outlets where you'll be spoiled with shops at affordable prices. If you're big into collectibles such as anime figures and K-Pop stars, head over to Sino Centre (fair warning - it gets very crowded so best to go on a weekday!).

• K11 Musea, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, https://www.k11musea.com/
• IFC Mall, 8 Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong, https://ifc.com.hk/en/mall/
• Citygate Outlets, 18-20 Tat Tung Road, Tung Chung, Lantau, Hong Kong, https://www.citygateoutlets.com.hk/en/
• Wan Chai Computer Centre, 130 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, https://www.facebook.com/WanchaiComputerCentre/
• Sino Centre, 589 - 592 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Kowloon, https://maps.app.goo.gl/

TASTE LOCAL HONG KONG DELICACIES

• Kam Wah Cafe, 47 Bute Street, Prince Edward, Kowloon, Hong Kong, +852 2392 6830, https://www.instagram.com/kamwahcafe/
• Men Wah Bing Teng, Various Locations, https://www.instagram.com/menwah_hk/
• One Dim Sum, Various Locations, https://onedimsum.hk/
• Lok Cha Teahouse, Various Locations, https://www.lockcha.com/
• Night Street Food Market, Temple Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, https://share.google/
• Tung Tat Food Shop, G/F, 172 Fa Yuen Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, https://www.facebook.com/
• Lee Keung Kee Egg Waffles, 492 King’s Road, North Point, Hong Kong Island, https://maps.app.goo.gl/
• Tai Cheong Bakery, 35 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong Island, https://www.taoheung.com.hk/en/brands/tai_cheong/

Want More? Read our full guide on our Top 10 Hong Kong Street Foods To Try With Kids

LANTAU ISLAND DAY TRIP

A visit to the Big Buddha makes for a fun day trip with the little ones! Take the ferry to Lantau Island and then a bus, or take the Ngong Ping 360 from Tung Chung. The 268 steps to reach the Buddha take around 15 minutes and might seem challenging, but are generally manageable for kids ages 4+. Take lots of pictures, and do visit the Po Lin Monastery.

If you're looking to add another location to visit, hop on a bus from Ngong Ping and head over to the legendary Tai O Fishing village and bask in the culture.

• Big Buddha, Ngong Ping Road, Lantau Island, +852 2985 5248, www.plm.org.hk
• Tai O, Lantau Island (Take bus 21 from Ngong Ping), https://www.np360.com.hk/
• Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, https://www.plm.org.hk/eng/

SPEND AN AFTERNOON AT KAI TAK

If you're looking for a fun place that's filled with food, shopping and activities for the whole family, Kai Tak has it all for you! From delicious restaurants, cafes and endless shopping choices you can head either to Airside mall or Kai Tak Mall.

For a fun-filled time they've got a spot for bowling, indoor playgrounds, arcades and an impressive stadium for concerts and sporting events.

• Joypolis Sports Hong Kong, G/F - 4/F, Health and Wellness Centre, Kai Tak Sports Park, Kai Tak, Kowloon, https://hk-joypolis-sports.com/en
• Epicland, Kai Tak Mall 2, Level 4, Shop Nos 401 - 421, Kai Tak Sports Park, Kai Tak, Kowloon, Hong Kong, https://www.epiclandhk.com/
• The Cippolini Pizzeria, Shop G012, G/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, https://www.instagram.com/thecipollini/
• Kai Tak Sports Park Dining Cove, Level G, Dining Cove, Kai Tak Sports Park, 38 - 39 Shing Kai Road, Kai Tak, https://www.kaitaksportspark.com.hk/

Want More? Read our Family-Friendly Neighborhood Guide To Kai Tak for more places to check out.

EXPLORE WEST KOWLOON

There are a lot of things to do at West Kowloon! From bougie shopping at Elements mall to cultural visits to M+ and Hong Kong Palace Museum, this neighborhood has so much to offer.

Most families also love to head over to the promenade for a fun picnic day or go for a sunset stroll by the promenade. You can also stop by one of its food trucks for a bite to eat. What's amazing is that there is a direct ferry from Central Pier 9 that drops you off right in front of M+.

• West Kowloon Cultural District Promenade, 18 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon, https://www.westk.hk/en/
• M+, 38 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon, https://www.mplus.org.hk/en/
• Hong Kong Palace Museum, 8 Museum Drive, West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon, https://www.hkpm.org.hk/en/
• Elements Mall, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, https://www.elementshk.com/eng/

Want More? Read our full Family-Friendly Neighborhood Guide to West Kowloon

DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD ROAD

Hollywood Road is one of the most happening areas in Central packed with restaurants, cafes, bars and cultural, creative hubs.

Take your kids to PMQ for a fun shopping spree as it is filled with boutiques and local businesses. Tai Kwun is an amazing cultural spot that brings together history, art, heritage and a whole lotta fun! If you're hungry, make sure to grab some yummy dimsum at Lock Cha Teahouse at Tai Kwun.

Art lovers, you can walk along Hollywood Road heading to Sheung wan and find yourselves in a beautiful art gallery. As you make your way to Sheung Wan, don't forget to make a stop at Man Mo Temple.

Families can also stop at one of the many family-friendly restaurants along the way such as Burger Circus or for some fun gelato at Snack Baby.

• PMQ, 35 Aberdeen Street, Central, Hong Kong, https://www.pmq.org.hk/
• Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong, https://www.taikwun.hk/
• Lock Cha Teahouse, Shop 01-G07, Block 1, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central, https://www.lockcha.com/locations/tai-kwun/
• Gallery 149, 149 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, http://www.gallery149.com/
• Villepin, 53-55 Hollywood Road, Central, http://www.villepinart.com/
• Snack Baby Gelato, 93-95 Hollywood Road, Central, https://www.instagram.com/snackbabygelato/
• Burger Circus, 22 Hollywood Road, Central, https://www.burgercircus.com.hk/
• Man Mo Temple, 124 - 130 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, https://hongkongfuns.com/manmo

HONG KONG OBSERVATION WHEEL

Head over to Central Harbourfront for a lovely walk to the pier and bask in one of the many food stalls found in every pier and make sure to check out the Hong Kong Observation Wheel. From there you can see stunning views of the city.

Little Steps Tip: After a fun ride on the wheel, you might just spot Hong Kong's famous Ice Cream Truck parked right at the front!

Hong Kong Observation Wheel, 33 Man Kwong Street, Central, https://hkow.hk/