Children / Hong Kong Families
Hong Kong is fundamentally a safe city for children to live, and with the subtropical climate children are able to enjoy the freedom of playing outdoors for most of the year.
Most new residential properties include outdoor areas or children’s facilities; otherwise there are many other ways to entertain children. Children can enjoy the beach, camp in the country parks or hike one of many walking trails. Alternatively, visit one of the many child friendly museums, markets or have a fun day at Disneyland.
In addition, there are numerous social and recreational sports clubs offering extracurricular activities. Children are able to participate in arts and crafts, ballet, figure skating, ice hockey, martial arts, mini rugby, music, sailing, tennis, theatre and many more.
- Walk or take the tram to Victoria Peak.
- Discover the beaches on Hong Kong and neighboring islands.
- Sail on a Chinese junk boat and enjoy Hong Kong’s scenic islands.
- Search for beautiful pink dolphins in Hong Kong’s coastal waters.
- Visit the birds at the bird market Yuen Po St, Mong Kok.
- Visit the Zoological and Botanical Gardens in Central.
- Paddle boating at Wong Nai Chung reservoir.
- Visit Mai Po Marshes, 380 hectares of wetland for birds, butterflies, leopard cats and otters.
- Visit Hong Kong’s Science Museum.
Sport
Even without club memberships, it is possible to play cricket on Saturday mornings at the Hong Kong Cricket Club. Every Sunday, boys and girls play rugby through 18 different rugby clubs all around Hong Kong with many festivals and tournaments.
There is a plethora of public tennis courts with tennis academies organizing competitions. Ice Hockey is growing in Hong Kong and played at various venues. Swimming lessons and competitions can be arranged at all clubs and school pools.
Children Activities
Anastassia’s Art House
Various locations
www.arthouse-hk.com
Australian Tennis Aces
Wong Nai Chung Gap Road HK Football Club
Tel: 9104-7839
www.atatennisaces.com
info@atatennisaces.com
The Backyard Gang
Wong Nai Chung Gap
Tel: 9747 0875
www.thebackyardgang.com
Brazilian Football Academy
Tel: 3488 7724
ww.bfa.hk
Cityplaza Ice Palace Skating School
Taikoo Shing
Tel: 2844 8688
www.icepalace.com.hk
Clip n Climb
Quarry Bay
Tel: 2560 8128
www.vermcity.com
Colour My World
Wong Chuk Hang, not Aberdeen
Tel: 2580 5028
www.colour-my-world.com
Festival Walk Glacier Skating School
Kowloon Tong
Tel: 2844 3588
www.glacier.com.hk
Faust International Youth Theatre
Tel: 2547 9114
www.faustworld.com
For ages 4-16. Theatre studies, speech and drama, creative writing.
Funzone
Various locations
www.funzone.com.hk
Harry Wright International
Tel: 2575 6279
www.harrywright.com.hk
Swimming lessons and camps.
Hobie Club
Tel: 6846 6311
www.hobieclub.org.hk
Hong Kong Beaches
There are many wonderful beaches to be found around the territory.
https://www.littlestepsasia.com/hong-kong/articles/play/top-10-family-beaches
Hong Kong Central Library
Causeway Bay
Tel: 3150 1234
www.hkpl.gov.hk
Hong Kong Dolphin Watch Ltd
Tel: 2984 1414
www.hkdolphinwatch.com
Hong Kong Disneyland
Tel: 3550 3388
Reservation Center Tel: 1830 830
www.hongkongdisneyland.com
Hong Kong Mini Rugby
Tel: 2504 8311
www.hkrugby.com
Jumpin Gym USA
Tel: 2560 0033
www.jumpingym.com
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
Tel: 2483 7200
www.kfbq.org
Ngong Ping Cable Car
Lantau
Tel: 3666 0606
www.np360.com.hk
Ocean Park Hong Kong
Tel: 3923 2323
www.oceanpark.com.hk
Public Riding Schools
Tuen Mun Tel: 2461 3338
Pokfulam Tel: 2550 1359
Lei Yue Mun Tel: 2568 9776
www.hkjridingschools.com
Ryze Hong Kong Tel: 2337 8191 www.ryzehongkong.com
Sea Kayaks Hong Kong Tel: 9313 9165 www.seakayakhongkong.com
Hong Kong Young Women’s Christian Association(YWCA)
Tel: 3476 1340
http://www.ywca.org.hk/main.htm
Offers courses for children and adults
Visit parks, Hong Kong Zoo, public gardens, public playgrounds, free indoor playrooms and the Hong Kong Botanical Gardens. www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/ls_park.php
Crime and Safety
One of the very best things about living in Hong Kong is the low incidence of violent crime. It is consistently rated one of the safest urban centers in the world. Nevertheless, robberies can occur. Keep your street smarts—do not get complacent. Change your locks when you move into your new flat, and don’t leave your house keys on your car key chain if you are having your car parked by a valet. Exercise caution when jogging alone on country park trails where it is relatively deserted. Watch your wallet in crowded areas, particularly at any tourist destination.