35 fuss-free family activities

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Ride a pedal boat around Inspiration Lake. Situated right by Hong Kong Disneyland, it’s a great place to take in nature without trekking too much

Take a day trip to Lamma Island. Pop into the eclectic stores, buy a load of affordable cheese at Lamma Gourmet, hike the trails and hit the beaches

Bike around Mui Wo. Friendly Bicycle Shop is just one of the places you can rent a bike for the day and delve into the beauty of island-living

Hit the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Take your family to see the stunning array of exhibits available

Play at Quarry Bay Park. With playgrounds, courts and running tracks, this spot will keep everyone in the family busy

Head to Nomads Mongolian Restaurant. This spot lets diners create their own recipes, and is a great way to get your kids to play chef for a couple of hours

Shop your way through Stanley market. There are shops for people of all ages and plenty of sights to take in here

Venture through Hong Kong’s hiking trails. From Dragon’s Back and Aberdeen Country Park to Monkey Mountain, there are plenty of family-friendly treks to try

Capture family photos with the backdrop of Hong Kong’s skyline at Central Harbourfront

Watch the Symphony of Lights at the Tsim Sha Tsui Harbourfront. They play music that’s synced to the lights, at 8pm nightly

Have a picnic at Tamar Park. With plenty of lush green, you’ll be sure to find a spot for your family to enjoy a meal

Ride the Star Ferry from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui. Once you’re there, grab dinner at one of the seaview restaurants at Ocean Terminal

Venture out on the Waterfall Bay walk. This is by Cyberport, so you can pair this trek and swim with a picnic

Indulge in a staycation at one of Disneyland’s themed hotels. You’re sure to feel the magic on a getaway at (or near) the happiest place on earth

Explore the Geoparks. We suggest Sharp Island and Kau Sai Village

Eat your way through Mong Kok food stalls. Munch on egg waffles and gulp down some bubble tea

Visit Discovery Bay for an afternoon. Have lunch, sit at a seaside cafe and take in the sights

Take advantage of the photo ops at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel for the day

Head to the IKEA in Sha Tin. There’s a sit-down restaurant and a play gym for the kids

Visit the Big Buddha and its beautiful temple. You’ll have a chance to learn a bit about the history of Buddha as well

Explore the 12,000 square-foot Lingnan Garden. It’s stunning and steeped in history Hang out at K11 Musea and the promenade. There are plenty of shops, cafes, restaurants and viewing spots here

Rent standup paddle boards in Sai Kung. Soak in the sun, play around in the water and escape from the hustle of city life for a while

Bounce around at Ryze Trampoline Park. If you haven’t tried this one yet, take the whole family and make an afternoon of it

Feed alpacas at Go Green Organic Farm in Kam Tin. That’s right, actual alpacas

Camp at Tai Long Wan. You can either hike the trail or take a boat from Sai Kung pier

Go for a ride on the Hong Kong Observation Wheel. It’s great for the novelty of seeing Hong Kong’s skyline from that perspective

Rent a junk boat for the day

Participate in a beach cleanup

See the fish and water features at Hong Kong Park

Stroll through the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

Take a night hike up to Victoria Peak

Surf the waves at Big Wave Bay

Watch a family-friendly play or musical. Tons are lined up for later this year so keep an eye out

Go plant-shopping at the Flower Market in Prince Edward