First trip to Hong Kong
May 29, 2017, 6:19 am
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First trip to Hong Kong
We are a family of 4 ( 2 adults, 6 yr old and 1 yr old) planning to visit Hong kong for the first time between 12/30/2017 (arriving from NRT) and 1/3/2017. I would love to hear suggestions for things to see and travel in Hong kong to make good use of our time but also be mindful that we may not be able to do everything with 2 kids included in the trip. Thanks in advance 
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May 29, 2017, 6:47 am
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May 29, 2017, 5:36 pm
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First - we need to get some senses what you want. Second - it is impractical to ask people to plan your entire trip.
May 30, 2017, 12:50 am
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Anyways, agree with Gary. You posed a very similar question in the Jpn forum, and you've gotten a lot of good info over there. But the reality is, just googling "Hong Kong with kids" should go a long way towards addressing much of your very general question.
May 30, 2017, 6:09 am
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Change of plan? Thought you were going to be in Japan till 1/3.
Anyways, agree with Gary. You posed a very similar question in the Jpn forum, and you've gotten a lot of good info over there. But the reality is, just googling "Hong Kong with kids" should go a long way towards addressing much of your very general question.
Anyways, agree with Gary. You posed a very similar question in the Jpn forum, and you've gotten a lot of good info over there. But the reality is, just googling "Hong Kong with kids" should go a long way towards addressing much of your very general question.
Jul 9, 2017, 9:35 am
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Does any local have suggestion by what time in the evening one should try to get into the HABOR area? WE arrived too late (around 9-10PM, I think) the last time we went for the NYE count down fireworks and all pedestrian roads leading into the harbor area were all closed down by the police due to over crowded!
Jul 9, 2017, 10:02 pm
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Does any local have suggestion by what time in the evening one should try to get into the HABOR area? WE arrived too late (around 9-10PM, I think) the last time we went for the NYE count down fireworks and all pedestrian roads leading into the harbor area were all closed down by the police due to over crowded!
Jul 9, 2017, 11:35 pm
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There is loads of things to do in HKG with kids. Ocean Park and Disneyland are our usual haunts as are
* The zoo in Hong Kong Park which is free. it is at the top of the park past the playground.
* The science museum in TST is very hands on with a soft play for the younger ones on the top floor. Wednesdays are free entry but very busy.
* Junk boat ride around the harbour. The Tourist office sells tickets for HKD $50. You will need to show a foreign passport to book
* HK Central Library in Causeway Bay runs a free toy library on the second floor. You have to call to book
* The zoo in Hong Kong Park which is free. it is at the top of the park past the playground.
* The science museum in TST is very hands on with a soft play for the younger ones on the top floor. Wednesdays are free entry but very busy.
* Junk boat ride around the harbour. The Tourist office sells tickets for HKD $50. You will need to show a foreign passport to book
* HK Central Library in Causeway Bay runs a free toy library on the second floor. You have to call to book
Jul 13, 2017, 7:04 am
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Besides the usual tourist must see list, Ocean Park and HK Science Museum if they are open at that time are your best bet for the 6yrs old.
I would only consider Disney if their others parks are not an option in your lifetime.
Jul 13, 2017, 11:21 am
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I'd say 7pm would be too late and you can hardly get to Salisbury Road (look at a map).
roads get blocked at 4 or 6 pm, so that's actually when the most people arrive. IF you want to be by the seaside, I'd say 4-5pm would be a good bet.
Jul 14, 2017, 5:58 am
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those are paid by china and wouldnt be there for NYE.
I'd say 7pm would be too late and you can hardly get to Salisbury Road (look at a map).
roads get blocked at 4 or 6 pm, so that's actually when the most people arrive. IF you want to be by the seaside, I'd say 4-5pm would be a good bet.
I'd say 7pm would be too late and you can hardly get to Salisbury Road (look at a map).
roads get blocked at 4 or 6 pm, so that's actually when the most people arrive. IF you want to be by the seaside, I'd say 4-5pm would be a good bet.
Good info on the 4-5 PM arrival at TST?
If I were to stay in hotel at Causeway Bay, is the Convention Center a good location to watch the fireworks within walking distance and what time should I "camp out"?