{"id":80725,"date":"2020-09-25T12:28:30","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T12:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=80725"},"modified":"2024-01-17T07:54:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T07:54:21","slug":"children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/hong-kong\/children\/","title":{"rendered":"Children – Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row type=”container” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” el_class=”three-top-tips” css=”.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]Whilst Hong Kong is very much an adult-orientated city, children are well-catered for here and the city has good schools and facilities that suit children of all ages. One of the biggest challenges you may face when bringing your children concerns the crowded and cramped layout of Hong Kong streets. Pushchairs and buggies are highly impractical in some areas, especially in the steep hills of the Mid-Levels, and transporting your child from A to B can present significant challenges. Hong Kong is also very hot and humid and you will need to ensure that your children constantly wear protective sun cream and hats, even on cloudy days as the UV rays can be very strong.<\/p>\n

The majority of public entertainment venues and restaurants in Hong Kong are child-friendly and offer baby changing facilities and high chairs. There is also an abundance of public parks and playgrounds that have up-to-date and safe equipment for children. The majority of these parks do not permit dogs so you can be sure that your children can play in a clean environment away from the risk of a boisterous animal. As well as the public areas there are many attractions that suit children of all ages, some of these are listed below for your reference:<\/p>\n

Hong Kong Disney World<\/strong><\/a>
\nThis Disney park is well suited to children of all ages and offers various rides and attractions as well as an opportunity to meet their favorite characters. Online ticket reservations are available. Open daily. Lantau Island. A one-day ticket currently costs $450 for adults (12-64), $320 for children (under 12) and $100 for senior citizens.<\/p>\n

Dolphin Watch<\/strong><\/a>
\nAn exciting day out at sea that offers children and adults an opportunity to try and spot the unique pink dolphins.
\nCoach pick up every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 09:00 from Kowloon Hotel’s lobby, Tsim Sha Tsui. Fare HK$420 for adults, HK$210 for children under 12, and $50 for children under three years old.<\/p>\n

Hong Kong Riding Skill Academy<\/strong>
\nHorse riding lessons for all levels. Also BBQ area and family activities.
\nDD111
\nLot No 3040
\nKam Tin Road
\nShek Kong Stable
\nNew Territories
\nTel: 2488 6886<\/p>\n

Hong Kong Wetland Park<\/strong><\/a>
\nNatural reserve with a visitors’ centre, Wetland Interactive World and Swamp Adventure play area. Open Monday, Wednesday to Sunday 10:00-17:00. Closed Tuesday.
\nWetland Park Road
\nTin Shui Wai
\nNew Territories
\nTel: 2708 8885<\/p>\n

Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Gardens<\/strong><\/a>
\nOpportunity for children to observe a wide array of birds, mammals and reptiles. Open from 06:00 daily. Greenhouse open 09:00-16:30.
\nAlbany Road
\nCentral
\nTel: 2530 0154<\/p>\n

Madame Tussauds<\/strong>
\nHong Kong’s version of the famous waxwork exhibition. Open daily from 10:00-22:00. Tickets currently cost $240 for adults (12-64), $170 for children (under 12) and $170 for senior citizens. Special offers are frequently posted for purchasing tickets online.
\nShop P101
\nThe Peak Tower
\n128 Peak Road
\nTel: 2849 6966<\/p>\n

Ocean Park<\/strong><\/a>
\nDisney\u2019s Hong Kong rival. A theme park with many rides and live shows. Ocean Park has a marine theme and offers children an opportunity to interact with many sea creatures.
\nA one-day ticket currently costs $280 for adults and $140 for children aged 3-11.<\/p>\n

Open daily from 10:00-18:00.
\nOcean Park Road
\nAberdeen
\nTel: 2552 0291<\/p>\n

Snoopy’s World<\/strong>
\nThemed outdoor playground full of characters from Peanuts, with six amusement zones and a museum. Open daily 10:00-20:00.
\nNew Town Plaza
\nShatin Centre Street
\nSha Tin
\nNew Territories
\nTel: 2684 9175 \/ 2691 6576<\/p>\n

Ark Eden
\n<\/strong>The Ark Eden Foundation seeks to preserve the green lung of Lantau island and it organizes eco-tours and workshops to educate and inform children and adults about conservation and the environment.
\nArk Eden
\nMui Wo
\nLantau Island
\nHong Kong
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01<\/td>\nThe majority of homes in Hong Kong do not have ovens, as most Chinese cooking is done on a hob. Check kitchen appliances before signing a lease.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02<\/td>\nHong Kong is mainly hot but it does get cold between December and February. Homes don’t have heating so you will need your own heating appliances.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03<\/td>\nAll residents need a Hong Kong ID card. Queues for registration are always huge so book an appointment in advance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04<\/td>\nRental prices are very high in Hong Kong and you will usually be expected to pay six weeks rent to the estate agent to pay for his or her services.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05<\/td>\nTax is not automatically deducted from your salary in Hong Kong. You will need to ensure that you put aside enough money each month for tax purposes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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