Although listed as a museum in local directories, it should be clarified that this museum is also a commercial enterprise. However, you can take them at their word and refuse to buy the offerings if you choose. The museum, which is admission-free, has a delightful selection of high quality toys, from stuffed animals not found anywhere else to captivating miniatures and toy soldiers. The premises are small, but you may very well feel like a kid again.
In 1989, Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially opened this center, located next to the Star Ferry. It includes a 2,100-seat concert hall, the Grand Theatre, the Studio Theatre, and an arts library. It also incorporates the Hong Kong Museum of Art, which has six exhibition galleries. Regular performances by high-profile international artists are accompanied by free recital sessions performed in the afternoons, making this a venue for everyone, no matter how small their budget!
When in Hong Kong, this museum is one great place to take the kids.Hong Kong Space Museum, with its prominent domed theater, features exhibition halls, a lecture theater, and a Space Theater showing films and presentations on the themes of science, nature, and technology. So, if rocket ships, telescopes and moon rocks interest you, then you will want to check this place out. In addition to this, the museum houses a gift shop, in case you want a souvenir of your visit here. With many educational insights and hands-on displays, this is a great learning experience for students with curious minds.
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum Hong Kong displays life-size wax figures of celebrities from around the world, including Kung-fu star Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee, Chinese Leaders Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping and Hu Jintao, royal families, world pop stars, and more. Visitors can not only take pictures with 'famous people', but also touch and feel them! Besides wax figures, the museum has other exciting features. A scare zone called 'SCREAM' features professional actors and wax monsters, set in an isolated madhouse, definitely gives you a thrilling experience! The retail souvenir shop of this museum provides visitors with fun and unusually seen products. If visitors take kids with them, a fun interactive tour guide can be requested. Staff will illustrate the history of Madame Tussauds and of each celebrity figure.
Located in Kowloon Park, Sculpture Walk and Sculpture Garden is a 1900 square meter (20,451 square feet) broad outdoor area displaying sculptures. There are 12 permanent sculptures displayed in the garden and also eight small gardens used for short-term sculpture exhibition. One of these permanent sculptures is about Issac Newton. There are other entertainment facilities in the park, including a water center, roof gardens, fitness trails and a children's playground. Sculpture Garden is a great place to go with family and friends because it can be both educational and fun!
Aptly named, Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck is perched loftily on the 100th floor of International Commerce Centre. Boasting to be the sole indoor observation deck that offers unrivalled 360 degree vistas of the island city, this top-class attraction is reached by speedster elevators within a minute. Imagine the thrill of riding super-fast and reaching your destination in a jiffy! Check out the enthralling 3D sculpture with imposed multimedia displays chronicling the growth of Hong Kong. Or get superb views on the advanced telescope. Get a breathtaking snippet of the Victoria Harbour beneath your feet at the Sunken Model - a unique, see-through glass floor. For all those selfie lovers, try the photo booth. For more cultural information, the Interactive Story Wall with over a 100 stories will be enchanting. Head to the gift shop to buy some Hong Kong inspired merchandise. The on-site café is a great spot to refresh with coffee and tasty bites. Don't forget to check their packages that offers wonderful experiences for foodies and couples.
The mysteries of the world are revealed in this information-packed, scientific fun house. Over 500 exhibits, of which many are hands-on, help to answer questions such as: How many atoms do you weigh? What is an atom, anyway? Have you ever taken a quantum leap? And, if so, how many calories did you lose? These questions and many more will be answered at this excellent educational, entertaining half-day jaunt through the magical and logical world of science. A delightful treat for children, Hong Kong Science Museum makes for a fun family excursion in the city.
Trams are given the nickname 'Ding Ding Tram' by locals because old trams made noises that sounded like ding ding in operation. Tramway is one of the oldest public transports in Hong Kong. Today there are 163 double-decker trams in use, including two antique trams for rent for private use. Most of them run on beautiful Hong Kong Island. Visitors can go on a sunny afternoon, take the tram from Admiralty MTR station, then go west to Kennedy Town Terminus. On the way they can see landmarks such as Legislation Council, Western Market and Exchange Square. If visitors want to find an interesting and leisurely method for sightseeing in Hong Kong, Ding Ding Tram is an excellent choice.
One of Hong Kong's oldest theme parks and among the globe's most visited amusement parks, Ocean Park Hong Kong also holds the distinction of being the top contenders of Asia's biggest theme parks. Boasting to take up the size of about 174 football fields, this massive parkland has something for everyone! A hodgepodge of an oceanarium, amusement park, marine park and animal park, it is spread across two zones; The Summit and The Waterfront. These are segregated further into thematic areas. For the wildest rides such as The Flash, The Mine Train and Raging River, The Summit is the place to go. It is also where you will find the Polar Adventure. Get to know animals from both the poles of the earth. Meet the adorable giant pandas at The Waterfront. This where all the aqua fun lies. Also get up-close with marine mammals at this spectrum of the park. Fun, educational and exciting, Ocean Park will keep you wanting for more. The timings differ seasonally, so please check the website.
Permeated with a strong sense of exuberance, Hong Kong Disneyland is one of the most emblematic landmarks of the city. Having opened its doors to ever-curious patrons in 2005, this extravagant theme park is a carnivalesque par excellence. Here is where Mickey Mouse, along with his friends Donald Duck, Aladdin, Peter Pan and Buzz Lightyear, parade around in all their vibrant glory, whereas a multitude of adventurous rides (like Space Mountain, Jungle River Cruise, and the twirling Tea Cups which deliver tonnes of fun and frolic) do much to pump the adrenaline of thrill-seeking patrons. The park is demarcated into seven diversely laid-out areas including Adventureland, Toy Story Land, Grizzly Gulch, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Main Street and Mystic Point, each of which proffers an experience which is different from the other. With rides, Disney characters and events set against an eastern twist comprising the principles of feng shui and other Chinese philosophies, the park also harbors a smattering of dining establishments which serve an amalgam of delectable Asian cuisines. Enlivened further by a number of shows, fireworks and festivities, Hong Kong Disneyland, is, indeed, one of the most exhilarating experiences the city has to offer.
See artifacts relating to Hong Kong's rail history at this open air museum. You'll find a variety of items on display that both kids and adults will be fascinated by, including old photos, coaches, an electric train mock-up, and more. The museum is housed in a converted railway station that first opened in 1913. Get a glimpse of this fascinating aspect of industry and history at the Hong Kong Railway Museum.
Opened in 1993, the Gold Coast Hotel is set in landscaped gardens near the Gold Coast beach. The only resort style hotel in Hong Kong, it has extensive recreational facilities including several restaurants, a swimming pool, archery cage, tennis court and jogging path. A regular ferry service to Central and scheduled shuttle bus services to Tsim Sha Tsui and the Tsuen Wan and Tsing Yi MTR train stations make this a well connected hotel.