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10 Ways To Enjoy Hong Kong In April / May 2022 With New Social Distancing Rules
There is a light at the end of the tunnel! With Covid 19 cases leveling off, Hong Kong is finally loosening the reigns a bit and we can’t wait for our esteemed city to return to its original glory. Restrictions will ease in three phases, with the first phase beginning on April 21, 2022 – and there is much to look forward to! Below find out the Top 10 things that are opening for you to enjoy now!
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DATE NIGHT AND FAMILY DINNERS IN HONG KONG (Opening Phase 1 – April 21st, 2022)
Restaurants Opening In Phase 1 in April 21, 2022After months of home-learning, parents need a break – and what better way to celebrate than a date night out? Or mark the occasion of your kids returning to in-person school with a celebratory family dinner. Either way, starting from April 21, 2022, dine-in services are open until 10pm, up four hours from the current 6pm rule, and up to four people are allowed on a table. So, pick your favorite cuisine, dress up, and be ready to be spoiled with delicious food on your night out on the town.
Top Date-Night Restaurants In HK, www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/dine/date-night/date-night-restaurants
Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants In HK, www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/dine/kid-friendly-restaurants/top-kid-friendly-restaurants-in-hong-kong
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MUSEUMS IN HONG KONG (Opening Phase 1 – April 21st, 2022)
Museums Opening In Phase 1 in April 21, 2022Museums are a great go-to for rainy days or scorching hot ones, too! Providing education, fun, and being relatively inexpensive, we are certainly looking forward to the re-opening of museums for our kids to have some learning fun without a screen! Hallelujah! Suiting almost every interest and hobby, choose from plenty of fantastic options – such as the Space Museum, History Museum, Police Museum, or the Science Museum among more! Plan your day ahead with our list of Top Museums for some afternoon fun.
Top Museums In HK, www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/play/cultural-activities/best-museums
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GYMS IN HONG KONG (Opening Phase 1 – April 21st, 2022)
Gyms Opening In Phase 1 in April 21, 2022Just in time for us to get into shape before the summer beach days ahead comes the re-opening of private gyms on April 21st. Whether you want to get stronger, feel healthier, or are working towards a fiercer physique, the opening of gyms is a first step towards achieving those goals. Warm up at one of the many top fitness studios or personal training classes that HK has to offer and be stronger in no time.
Top Fitness Studios In HK, www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/health/fitness/top-fitness-studios
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PICNICS FOR FOUR (Opening Phase 1 – April 21st, 2022)
Tables For 4 Opening In Phase 1 in April 21, 2022With public group gatherings limited to two people during the last round of restrictions, a picnic with the family may not have been an ideal outing. However, during phase one, public group gatherings are increased to four people, making this the perfect time to grab a blanket and a basket full of your favorite goodies with perhaps a bottle of wine, and head outside for a Spring picnic. There are plenty of gorgeous open parks and spaces for kids and grownups to enjoy the fresh air and family-time.
Top Unique Picnic Spots In HK, www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/play/outdoor-activities/picnic-hong-kong
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OUTDOOR KIDS PLAYGROUNDS (Opening Phase 1 – April 21st, 2022)
All Outdoor Playgrounds Are Open In Hong Kong On April 21, 2022On April 21, 2022 – Hong Kong’s outdoor playgrounds are re-opening! We simply can’t wait! Let the kids run off some steam at one of these super cool playgrounds in Hong Kong. Whether they like to climb, swing or slide, there’s plenty of fun to be had. This guide to the best playgrounds in Hong Kong takes you to all-time favorites like Hong Kong Park and Repulse Bay Beach Playground And Caine Road to secret playgrounds such as Aldridge Bay And The Peak.
Best Outdoor Playgrounds For Kids, https://www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/play/outdoor-activities/best-outdoor-playgrounds/
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LIBRARIES IN HONG KONG (Opening Phase 1 – April 21st, 2022)
Libraries Opening In Phase 1 in April 21, 2022Running out of good books to read or simply want to relish in a little bit of quiet time – then an afternoon at the library with your little ones will be just the fix. Dust off those library cards and enjoy the tranquillity of a good book with the re-opening of all public libraries on April 21st. Check out the website for the latest events and activities such as story-telling for children, workshops, and other exhibitions.
Top 10 Public Libraries In HK, www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/play/indoor-activities/top-10-public-libraries-in-hong-kong
Hong Kong Public Libraries, www.hkpl.gov.hk/en/index.html
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BEAUTY PARLOURS AND SPAS (Opening Phase 1 – April 21st, 2022)
Beauty Parlours And Spas Opening In Phase 1 in April 21, 2022Mamas, now is the time to pamper yourself after the countless days of home-learning, adjusting schedules, and playing referee to your kids! Book your appointments for facials, laser treatments, waxing, manicures, pedicures, massages, or any other treatment that you’ve been missing from your beauty/relaxation regime during the closures.
Top Foot Massages In HK, www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/health/spas/foot-massages
Best Spas For The Whole Family In HK, www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/health/spas/spas-hong-kong
Top 5 Botox Doctors And Clinics In HK, www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/health/spas/best-botox-clinics
Best Spas And Nail Salons For Kids In HK, www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/health/spas/kids-spas-hong-kong
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CINEMAS IN HONG KONG (Opening Phase 1 – April 21st, 2022)
Movie Theaters Opening In Phase 1 in April 21, 2022Although Netflix and Disney + make for exceptional movie nights in with the kids, there’s nothing like heading to the cinema and enjoying a flick on the big screen with surround sound and sweet and salty popcorn in hand. On April 21st, head to your favorite movie theatres like AMC Pacific Place, K11 Art House, or Emperor Cinemas with the family for a relaxing afternoon of 100% entertainment and 0% sibling squabbles.
Top Cinemas In Hong Kong, www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/play/indoor-activities/best-cinemas-for-kids-movies-in-hong-kong
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HOME GATHERINGS (Opening Phase 1 – April 21st, 2022)
Family Gatherings At Home Opening In Phase 1 in April 21, 2022For families who love entertaining at home, now is the time to unpack your porcelain dishes and pretty teacups and saucers that have been hiding at the back of your cupboards the last few months. The rule that only permitted for two families to gather in a home will finally be lifted on April 21st, so now is a great time to gather a few families for a game’s night at home, a playdate with your little ones’ besties, an intimate dinner, or a high tea with friends.
Family Game Night Ideas At Home, www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/play/indoor-activities/family-game-night
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SPORTS PREMISES OPENING IN HONG KONG (Opening Phase 1 – April 21st, 2022) & SWIMMING POOLS IN HONG KONG (Opening Phase 2 – May 21st, 2022)
Sports Premises And Swimming Pools Opening In Phase 1 in April 21, 2022All sports premises that fall under the Leisure & Cultural Services department are scheduled to re-open during phase 1, while swimming pools will re-open during Phase 2. Just in time for the warmer weather ahead of us, swimming is the perfect activity for the family to cool down, splash about, and burn off some energy! Grab those swimsuits and get ready for some splashing outdoor fun from May 21st.
Best Public Swimming Pools In HK, www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/play/outdoor-activities/public-swimming-pools-hong-kong
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MORE OPENINGS ON APRIL 21, 2022:
What else is opening on April 21, 2022
- Bowling Alleys
- Ice Skating Rinks
- Religious Venues + Churches
- Gaming Arcades
- Theme Parks - Ocean Park, Disneyland
What else is still closed right now?
- Beaches - CLOSED
- Bars - CLOSED
- Swimming Pools (May 21, 2022 Opening)
- Water Sports - CLOSED
- BBQ Pits - CLOSED
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