Family Fun Guide to Hong Kong - #travel

ShOW yOUr kung fu in Asia's WOrld City !

Take a Fun Trip With McDull Get your kung fu on in Asia’s world city!

Yay – you’ve arrived in Hong Kong! Now it’s time for an adventure in this city of non-stop family fun. So strap on your power boots, pack your pineapple buns and let’s explore like a kung fu hero!

Hong Kong is all about fun on the water, whether it’s summer or winter.

From the harbourfront fireworks at Chinese New Year (p.3), to the splashes of paddlers at the Dragon Boat Carnival (p.4), and the rippling waves of a summer’s day at Repulse Bay (p.21), the pull of the outdoors is too hard to resist. Make friends with penguins, pandas and cuddly koalas – but beware the sharks - at Ocean Park (p.18) or hang out with your favourite characters at Hong Kong Disneyland (p.10). If you’ve mastered heights like a true warrior, take to the skies in a cable car on Lantau Island (p.16), or by thrilling tram ride to The Peak (p.24). And when you think you might be too tired, there are still markets, museums and shopping malls galore!

No matter the season, day or night, McDull’s catalogue of exciting things to see and do never ends. So brave kung fu heroes, follow McDull into Hong Kong’s playground!

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Meeting McDull Top Ten Attractions

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Other Attractions Shopping Fun

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Fast Facts

There’s a host of events year-round in Hong Kong to keep your family entertained! Here’s your guide to the year’s exciting events:

Feb to Mar

Hong Kong Chinese New Year

Feb to Mar

Hong Kong Sports Spectacle

Mar

Hong Kong Arts Month

Apr to May

Hong Kong Cultural Celebrations

Jun

Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival

Jun to Aug

Hong Kong Summer Fun

Sep

Hong Kong Mid-Autumn Festival

Sep to Oct

Hong Kong Halloween Treats

Oct to Nov

Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival

Nov to Feb

Great Outdoors Hong Kong

Nov to Jan

Hong Kong WinterFest

Please visit DiscoverHongKong.com to know more about these events and their schedules.

Hong Kong Chinese New Year is an out-of-this-world experience! Join the locals in welcoming the Year of the Goat, with colourful flower markets, breathtaking fireworks, a dazzling night parade and many more lively events! Even kung fu heroes get to let their hair down and

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Fun Hong Kong Events

Hong Kong Chinese New Year

have some fun sometimes!

Hong Kong Cultural Celebrations Get ready to suspend your disbelief during the Hong Kong Cultural Celebrations for some weird and wonderful festivities! Watch competitors race to the top of a 14-metre tower to collect Chinese buns during the Cheung Chau Bun Festival, and see kids parade in mythological costumes high above the crowds. Dance with dragons, spray Buddha statues with water and cheer on boat parades for the Birthdays of Tin Hau, Buddha and Tam Kung.

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Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival

Hong Kong WinterFest

There’ll be a great water fest in the harbour for the

Christmas is a great time to be in Hong

Dragon Boat Carnival. Athletes from all over the world

Kong if you’re young, because with

will paddle hard against each other in the Hong Kong

the Hong Kong WinterFest merriment

International Dragon Boat Races. And the grown-ups

there’s never a dull moment! With

can sip a refreshing beer to live music at

brilliant Christmas lights, magical

the nearby BeerFest.

decorations, scrummy food, fun attractions and an exciting New Year party, you’ll have so much to go home and tell your friends about!

What’s On in Hong Kong As well as a whole host of dedicated family activities and attractions, Hong Kong boasts a wide array of other events for you to choose from throughout the year. The city has a flourishing arts scene, covering everything from jazz ensembles and orchestral performances to film festivals and Cantonese opera. There’s always a fascinating exhibition or fair to suit diverse interests – whether you’re nuts about books, comics, games or even

Hong Kong Summer Fun It’s a non-stop party for the whole family

flowers. And finally don’t forget to grab a ringside seat and cheer on your favourite sports teams! Check out DiscoverHongKong.com to find out more.

during Hong Kong Summer Fun. With special summer activities and offers at the city’s top attractions, plus cultural festivals, quirky expos, themed tours and popular music

Arts Festival

concerts, your trip will be packed

Ani﹣Com & Games

Badminton

with endless entertainment.

Food Expo Volleyball

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Book Fair

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Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Meet McDull at the

Avenue of Stars Hey kids, Avenue of Stars has got another brand new star.

It's McDull, or actually his bronze likeness. Stand next to it to practise the ‘bronze skin, iron bones’ kung fu technique. Down here you’ll get great views of the harbour and see a whole

McDull has truly made it big now! The loveable cartoon character and his mother, Madame Mak, are waiting for you to join them at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong for a tasty Cantonese

MEETING MCDULL

McDull and his Mum Headline a Star-studded Line-up at

afternoon tea at a Hong Kong-style café (called a cha chan teng). So, when McDull visits his waxy likeness, he can pretend to be a master of the ‘split body’ technique!

Apart from your popular cartoon characters, you can visit more than 100 wax counterparts of your favourite idols such as President Barack Obama and Lady Gaga. You can even try some of your kung fu moves out next to movie legend Bruce Lee and feel the heartbeat of Hong Kong pop sensation Andy Lau. And don’t miss the new Fantasy Kingdom where you can learn a few tricks of the trade from fantasy heroes Iron Man, Wolverine and Astro Boy!

bunch of handprints dedicated to international movie stars like Madame Tussauds Hong Kong 1. Take the Peak Tram from the Lower Peak Tram Terminus on Garden Road (walk to the Terminus from MTR Central Station Exit J2) to The Peak Tower, then walk to Shop P101.

2. Take Bus 15 from Exchange Square via Admiralty, Wan Chai to the bus terminus at Peak Galleria. Then walk to Shop P101, The Peak Tower.

10am to 10pm +852 2849 6966 www.madametussauds.com/hongkong/

Jet Li and Jackie Chan. So come join McDull and gaze upon the stars of the ‘Hollywood of the East’.

Avenue of Stars MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit J and follow the signs. www.avenueofstars.com.hk Aaron Kwok wax as the Buffalo Demon King

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The images shown in this booklet depict wax figures created and owned by Madame Tussauds.

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Wow! There are so many fun things to see and do in Hong Kong. Where do you even start?

Grown-up ideas about where to visit can be so borrrring! So, instead, we asked 1,000 local primary school kids to name their favourite places in Hong Kong. Here, you can find their top 10. Most of them will give you the chance to practise a particular kung fu skill with McDull.

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Where to Have Fun in Hong Kong?

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Girizzly Gulch

Hong Kong Disneyland When you and your family visit Hong Kong Disneyland, your favourite childhood stories

Mystic Point

and characters will come to life! Embark on a

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magical journey through seven lands based on

You can also be swept off your feet by the Flights

Why wait in line when

stories of mystery, Wild West, Toy Story, fantasy,

of Fantasy Parade; look out for Mickey, Minnie,

you can get a time?

adventure, space and Americana. And for when

and Goofy in the Fantasy Gardens; fight against

Take a FASTPASS at

you run out of energy, there are two Disney-

evil in the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters; and get

participating attractions

themed hotels to give you a home to go back to.

a princess makeover from a Fairy Godmother at

Must-see attractions include the all-new Mystic

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. At night you can also

Point, where you can unlock the secrets of Lord

enjoy Disney in the Stars Fireworks!

Henry Mystic’s spooky house. Board the Big

and return later during your time slot.

FASTPASS

Grizzly Mountain’s ‘Runaway Mine Cars’ and

Eat With Friends

explore the gold mines to unearth the precious treasures

At Hong Kong Disneyland, dining is no ordinary affair because you can eat Disney dim sum

hidden within!

and get to meet Disney friends. Meet Chef Mickey* at Disney's Hollywood Hotel, where you will enjoy a fabulous international buffet and be immersed in Disney’s world of animation. And in the Victorian era elegance of the Enchanted Garden Restaurant in Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel, every table will get a visit from Disney friends.

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Toy Story Land - Asia Exclusive

Hong Kong Disneyland MTR Disneyland Resort Station Adult – HK$450; Child (age 3 - 11) – HK$320; Seniors (age 65 or above) – HK$100 +852 1830 830 (daily from 9am to 8pm) selected dates www.hongkongdisneyland.com © Disney / Pixar

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Hong Kong Wetland Park Many kung fu heroes study animals to learn their moves.

Hong Kong Wetland Park MTR Tin Shui Wai Station Exit E, interchange for Light Rail 705 and get off at Tin Sau Station or at Wetland Park Station.

10am to 5pm (Ticket services from 9:30am to 4pm); closed on Tues (except public holidays) Standard - HK$30; Concessionary - HK$15 +852 3152 2666 www.wetlandpark.gov.hk

Have a look around in Hong Kong Wetland Park and you’ll probably pick up a few new techniques, such as the ‘crab claw skill’!

Water lilies

The park comprises 60 hectares (that’s very big!) of marshy wetland with various types of wildlife living there.

You and your family can visit this world-class ecotourism

And it’s not just wildlife! The Visitor Centre - Wetland

attraction to see beautiful birds,

Interactive World will show you other species from

butterflies, dragonflies, fiddler crabs, flowers and many other kinds of creatures, and learn

across the world. You can find three exhibition Learn all about nature at the Visitor Centre - Wetland Interactive World

about environmental protection,

galleries, a theatre, a souvenir shop, an indoor play area called Swamp Adventure and a resource centre, where you can learn more about the wetland ecology

education and green tourism.

and human culture through fun activities.

The park is specially designed for you and your parents to take a close up look at the wonderful

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The Visitor Centre hosts a variety of exhibitions

wetland creatures.

Located next to Mai Po Inner Deep Bay, Hong Kong Wetland Park is a bird-watching paradise with over 240 bird species including some that are endangered. Apart from touring around the park to find these amazing wetland creatures, do not forget to join the various entertaining educational activities, such as guided tours, workshops and thematic exhibitions.

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Hong Kong Wetland Park's entrance

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Noah’s Ark Hong Kong The world’s first replica of Noah’s Ark, built to biblical specifications, Noah’s Ark Hong Kong is an attraction that combines education and entertainment for families. (It’s also a good place to practise the ‘pushing the boat along

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the current’ kung fu move). You and your parents can view

Treasure House

After visiting Noah's Ark, you can

67 pairs of life-size wild

take mum and dad to the nearby

or endangered animal

The Ark Life Education House is an interactive education centre with games about love

Ma Wan Park. The Windmill Station

sculptures up close in the

and respect. The 180˚ Great Flood Theatre in the Ark Expo reconstructs the power of the

there displays lots of renewable

Ark Garden. Don’t forget to

‘Great Flood’ and shows the challenges our planet is facing today. Treasure House has

energy systems such as solar

study the placards next to

15 fun-filled galleries with games on life education. You can also visit Solar Tower to see

the sculptures to learn

the amazing real-time surface activity of the Sun via a 350mm diameter vacuum solar

about the traits of these

telescope. And if you need to sleep after all that excitement, the Noah’s Ark Resort offers

lighting, hydro and wind power systems. And the nearby Heritage Centre shows many of the cultural relics found around Ma Wan.

animals.

cosy accommodation for your family to enjoy a wonderful holiday in Ma Wan.

Noah’s Ark Hong Kong Free Round Trip Coupon for Noah's Ark Direct Shuttle (HK$38), at Noah's Ark Ticket Counter at Grand Century Place, Mong Kok, upon any online purchase of an admission ticket.

1. A 20-minute bus ride from Grand Century Place, Mong Kok, Kowloon.

2. A 20-minute ferry ride from Central Pier 2 (MTR Hong Kong Station Exit E1 and walk through ifc mall) to Park Island.

10am to 6pm

Adult - HK$155; Concession (Child aged 3 - 11 and senior aged 65 or above) - HK$125

+852 3411 8888 www.noahsark.com.hk

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Ngong Ping 360

You don’t need to be a kung fu master to experience the flying stunts in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Take the Ngong Ping 360 cable car ride with the glass-bottomed Crystal Cabins and you’ll feel the thrill of ‘flying’ over the sea and mountains. The 25-minute journey takes you to Ngong Ping Village with its array of shops and eateries.

You can take the Sunset Tour to enjoy a relaxing time with your family exploring the untamed beauty of Lantau Island, from a sunset excursion to an ancient fishing village to a star-lit walk on a lovely beach. And, the whole family is sure to enjoy the multimedia

Crystal Cabin

Sunset at Tai O

presentation 'Walking with Buddha'. From the village, it's a 5-minute walk to Ngong Ping

A legendary fishing village, exhilarating water

McDull’s tips Want to discover the wonders of Lantau Island? Begin your adventure at Ngong Ping 360 with a 360 Sky-Land-Sea Day Pass which makes getting around easy.

Along with all there is to see and do at Ngong Ping 360, the pass is also a great way to explore tranquil Tai O fishing village, see rare native wildlife, enjoy thrilling water sports and try delicious local snacks. Check out www.np360.com.hk for details.

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Piazza, where you can appreciate the beauty and the size of

sports, and endless stretches of beaches. Lantau

the Big Buddha – and practise your ‘ten thousand buddhas’

Island is just a stone’s throw away from the busy

move – and Po Lin Monastery. Walk along a nearby path and

city. Start your exploration of it from Ngong Ping

you come to the Wisdom Path: a large scale outdoor wood

360, your launch pad to a fun day filled with sky, land and sea adventures!

inscription of the Heart Sutra, a famous prayer.

Wisdom Path

Ngong Ping 360 MTR Tung Chung Station Exit B and walk 5 minutes to the Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal.

10am to 6pm (Mon to Fri); 9am to 6:30pm (Sat, Sun and public holidays) Visit www.np360.com.hk for ticket prices and scheduled cable car maintenance dates before travelling. www.np360.com.hk +852 3666 0606 Note: Should the cable car service be cancelled due to inclement weather, notices will be put up inside MTR Tung Chung Station and the Cable Car Terminal. Please call Ngong Ping 360 Hotline at +852 3666 0606 or visit our website for details.

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Don’t miss the new animals coming to town! For the summer of 2014, Shark Mystique will be home to over 100 sharks and rays, with 15 different species such as the scary-sounding ragged-toothed shark, the sawfish, spotted wobbegong and zebra sharks. You can also learn about shark conservation, study their behaviour and discover the importance of marine biodiversity.

If you’re more of a cuddly type, check out Down Under in Adventures in Australia and get up close to the cute koalas, an exhibit due to open at the end of 2014.

Ocean Park McDull’s tips

Ocean Park has been recognised as one of the world’s top theme parks with the prestigious Applause Award

Here's a riddle, kids! Where in Hong

and is home to one of the largest aquariums in Asia!

Kong can you see animals from the

Here you can stroll through Hong Kong of the 1950s,

North and South poles all in one place? Answer: Ocean Park. Its Polar Adventure is home to different

1960s and 1970s. Visit Aqua City and The Grand Aquarium and explore The Lagoon at night for the magnificent 360°

species of penguins from the South

water screen show Symbio. The Rainforest has fascinating

Pole, and Pacific walruses, spotted

Amazon creatures and a fun rapids ride. And Thrill Mountain

seals, northern sea lions, snowy

has more thrilling rides and rollercoasters!

owls and arctic foxes from the North

You can have unforgettable experiences at Pacific Pier,

Pole. Take a ride on the Arctic Blast,

Sea Jelly Spectacular and Ocean Theatre. And you can

a bobsled-inspired ride, and dine at

also get behind the scenes and up close with some of

Tuxedos restaurant right in front of the adorable penguins!

the park’s adorable animals. Apply online or in person at Ocean Park’s Ticketing Office at the Main Entrance!

Ocean Park Take bus 629 from the bus terminal at MTR Admiralty Station Exit B. 10am to 7pm (Visit the Ocean Park website for details) Adult - HK$320; Child (age 3 - 11) - HK$160 +852 3923 2323 www.oceanpark.com.hk

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Symbio, the 360。water screen show

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Golden Bauhinia Square

Repulse Bay Mastering the ‘immeasurable ocean’ move is a must for all kung fu heroes. What better place to practise controlling the seas than at the beach! And, with lovely white sands, Repulse Bay is a popular choice. The nearby colonial-style building 'The Repulse Bay' is built on the site of Hong Kong’s famous Repulse Bay Hotel. The Zhen Hailou Park on the east side of the beach is designed in a traditional Chinese style. Facing

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

Golden Bauhinia Square is on the waterfront and has lots of space, making it a great spot to practise your ‘gold bell shield’ move. In the middle of the square, you’ll find the

the sea, there are two huge statues of Tin Hau and Kwun Yum, both ancient goddesses.

Repulse Bay Bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66, or 260 from Exchange Square Bus Terminal (MTR Hong Kong Station Exit D)

‘Forever Blooming Bauhinia’ sculpture. It is a gift from the Central Government to mark the establishment of the Hong Statue of Tin Hau

Kong Special Administrative Region, and is now a popular photo-taking spot for tourists. Next to the square, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre hosts many international conferences and exhibitions, including the annual Book Fair and Ani-Com and Games Hong Kong.

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Golden Bauhinia Square MTR Wan Chai Station Exit A5 and walk across the footbridge towards the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. About a 15-minute walk.

To sing the Chinese national anthem, remember to use McDull's unique overtone singing technique. And don't forget the time: the daily flag raising ceremony is held at 7:50am. On the first day of every month, the ceremony will begin at 7:45am

Repulse Bay is one of the Hong Kong's most popular beaches.

and includes the playing of the national anthem by the Police Band followed by a 10-minute

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musical performance by the Police Pipe Band.

Remember to stay safe when you swim at the beach. Never swim just

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Members of the Hong Kong Police Force raise the national and Hong Kong flags.

after eating and always warm up with stretches before going in the water.

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sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Want to ‘ride the clouds and harness the mist’ like Monkey King? Then take your mum and dad 100 floors up to the sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck to see the 360° panoramic view of Hong Kong. On the 100th floor of the International Commerce Centre (ICC) – the tallest building in the city -- this is the highest indoor observation deck in Hong Kong, which means you and your family will have magical 360-degree views of one of the world’s most beautiful skylines.

A variety of exhibitions will also help you to learn more about the development and changes of Hong Kong.

And there are family activities from time to time! sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck M TR Kowloon Station Exit C1 or D1, via Elements - Metal Zone 2/F 10am to 9:00pm* Adult - HK$168; Child (age 3 - 11) and senior (aged 65 or above) - HK$118 +852 2613 3888 www.sky100.com.hk

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Last entry 8pm.The opening hours might vary due to special events. Please check the website.

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Kung fu heroes like to move fast.

So they definitely will use sky100’s internet ticket booking service. Not only does it save time, but it allows you to buy tickets for a specific date.

Photos provided by sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck

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Have you noticed the big building that looks like a cross between a wok and a spaceship?

That’s The Peak Tower! Inside there are lots of restaurants and shops and on top there’s Sky Terrace 428 from where you can see the most amazing views of Hong Kong and its beautiful harbour.

If you are feeling full of beans you can take a walk around the mountain on The Peak Circle Walk. It starts at Lugard Road and takes about 40 minutes (or an hour for slow pokes). Make sure your camera is ready for action because there are amazing views of the city along the way. The Lugard Road Lookout is a great spot for a family snap. Other good viewing points include the viewing terrace of The Peak Galleria and Lions View Point Pavilion.

The Peak Tower 10am to 11pm (Mon to Fri); 8am to 11pm (Sat, Sun and public holidays) +852 2849 0668 www.thepeak.com.hk The Peak Galleria 10am to 10pm +852 2849 4113 www.thepeakgalleria.com 1. T ake the Peak Tram from the Peak Tram

The Peak

Lower Terminus on Garden Road (walk to the Terminus from MTR Central Station Exit J2).

2. Take bus 15 from Exchange Square Bus Terminus (near MTR Hong Kong Station Exit D).

Don’t worry if your ‘wudang light body’ techniques are not

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It is so much fun riding the Peak Tram; the track is so steep that it is almost like

You just have to ride the Peak Tram to The Peak to get the same feeling! One minute Hong Kong’s tall skyscrapers look

taking off in a plane! Passengers who

like they are pointing into the clouds, then they are leaning

board the tram at the Peak Tram Lower

backwards and after that they look like tiny toys below you.

Terminus on Garden Road can visit The

The Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island and a

Peak Tram Historical Gallery for free.

Want to add more fun to your day? Get

must-see place for all visitors to the city. Taking the historic

the 'Peak Tram Sky Pass'. The Pass

Peak Tram to The Peak is enough fun by itself. The route is

(Adult HK$80; Child -- age 3 - 11--

very steep and you’ll be looking at the nearby buildings from

HK$39) includes a return journey on the

a weird angle.

Peak Tram and an entrance ticket to the Sky Terrace 428 at The Peak Tower.

Great value for money!

Peak Tram and Peak Tram Historical Gallery 7am to midnight

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good enough for you to glide up the side of mountains.

After that exhilarating ride you arrive at the top, and there’s even more fun ahead. You’ll see an old tram car (it’s more than 50 years old). The Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Centre is inside.

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A Symphony of Lights Do you think the harbour is all shiny and bright at night time? Well, wait until 8pm because that’s when something really amazing happens. Grab a place for your mum and dad and you near the waterfront and get ready for a brilliant light and sound show called A Symphony of Lights.

Laser beams will dance into the sky from more than 40 of the

Victoria Harbour McDull’s tips

Victoria Harbour is like a beautiful jewel! Its waters shine and in the background is a towering mountain and glittering skyscrapers.

Take the Star Ferry, which

Can you imagine performing a ‘flying on water’ kung fu move

'50 Places of a Lifetime' by National Geographic Traveler magazine, to enjoy the scenery

harbour with music playing.

Why do people call Hong Kong ‘the Pearl of the Orient’? Because

Victoria Harbour is amazing! was named as one of the

buildings on either side of the

here? To be safe, better just imagine doing this and look at the harbour from the many viewing points on land instead. To get the best views, go to Avenue of Stars or the waterfront promenade

of the harbour. Gazillions

near the Golden Bauhinia Square. You can also see it from up

of visitors have taken this

above by going to sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck or The

10-minute ferry ride.

Peak. And if you want to get into the middle of the harbour, you can take the Star Ferry – it’s cheap (and easier than ‘flying on

A Symphony of Lights 8pm Vantage points: 1. Along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront between Avenue of Stars and Hong Kong Cultural Centre 2. O n the waterfront promenade outside the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai 3. Aboard a harbour cruise The Star Ferry 6:30am to 11:30pm (Central / Tsim Sha Tsui) +852 2367 7065 www.starferry.com.hk

water’!). No matter how you view it, Victoria Harbour always looks like a beautiful jewel.

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Museums

McDull’s teacher, Miss Chan said one has to pay many visits to museums to become a scholar. Get a Museum Weekly Pass (HK$30),

From police to teaware, Hong Kong has over 30 museums with special

and you can enjoy unlimited admission to seven museums within one week (in addition

the Hong Kong Museum of History, where you can learn about Hong Kong’s

to the above museums, the others include Dr

historical development and folk culture. With 3D graphic panels, panorama screens and multimedia

Sun Yat-sen Museum, Hong Kong Heritage

programmes, the museum’s permanent exhibition 'The Hong Kong Story' takes you back through time

Museum, Hong Kong Museum of Coastal

to revisit Hong Kong’s colourful past. .

Defence, and Hong Kong Museum of Art).

The pass is available from any of the above

Astronomy fans should go to the egg-shaped domed Hong Kong Space Museum to see the 3D Fulldome show and Omnimax sky show. Science nuts can explore the Hong Kong Science Museum.

There are over 500 interesting exhibits, 70 per cent of which are hands-on, (which means no staring through glass cases all day. Yay!) You can play with soap bubbles, connect an electric circuit or check household appliances. The most prominent exhibit is the 22-metre-high twin-tower Energy Machine, which is the largest of its kind in the world.

Hong Kong Museum of History M TR Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit B2 and walk along Cameron Road towards East Tsim Sha Tsui. Turn left when you reach Chatham Road South and walk for 10 minutes.

10am to 6pm (Mon to Fri); 10am to 7pm (Sat, Sun and public holidays); closed on Tues (except public holidays) +852 2724 9042 http://hk.history.museum

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Hong Kong Space Museum 1. MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit J 2. T a k e t h e S t a r F e r r y f r o m C e n t r a l o r Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui and walk for 10 minutes to the museum. to 9pm (Mon to Fri); 10am to 9pm (Sat, 1pm

Sun and public holidays); closed on Tues (except public holidays) +852 2721 0226 www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Space/index.htm

mentioned museums. So pick one up, walk around, and in one day you will become a PhD! Please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/ en/cs_museum_pass.php for details. Admission for these seven museums is free on Wednesdays.

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themes. If someone in your family is a history buff, then you should head to

Hong Kong Science Museum MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit B2 and walk along Cameron Road towards East Tsim Sha Tsui, turn left when you reach Chatham Road South and walk for 10 minutes.

10am to 7pm (Mon to Fri); 10am to 9pm (Sat, Sun and public holidays); closed on Thurs (except public holidays) http://hk.science.museum +852 2732 3232 There are so many cool museums in Hong Kong.

Your parents and you can find out more about them at DiscoverHongKong.com.

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The ring-tailed fox monkey is named because of its black and white tail.

Outlying Islands

Hong Kong Park

City Parks Being in the downtown doesn’t mean that a kung fu hero can’t meditate in nature every now and then.

Hong Kong’s gardens and parks are like pockets of the natural world right in the middle of the big city.

Hong Kong Park features a waterfall, ponds, a greenhouse and an aviary, containing many species of birds in a tropical ‘rainforest’. Inside the park, the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware has traditional Chinese teapots. The Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Gardens houses about 1,000 plants, 400 birds, and rare animals such as buff-cheeked gibbons, Bornean orang-utans and sloths. And with playgrounds, an open-air sculpture walk, a maze garden and the Hong Kong Avenue of Comic Stars, Kowloon Park is a popular getaway across the water.

Hong Kong Park MTR Admiralty Station Exit C1 to Pacific Place, follow the signs and take the escalator to the park. +852 2521 5041 Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens MTR Admiralty Station Exit C2, take a taxi and get off at Albany Road Entrance. +852 2530 0154

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Kowloon Park MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit A1 +852 2724 3344

In Hong Kong, there are lots of beautiful nature spots within an hour of the downtown, so you don’t have to drive your mum and dad mad with “are we there yet?”

The best day trips are the outlying islands -- Hong Kong has more than 260 of them. For fantastic hiking and delicious seafood, head to Lamma Island. If you want to see houses on stilts in the water, go to Tai O fishing village on Lantau Island.

Cheung Chau is great for water sports such as swimming and windsurfing and its popular Bun Festival, which is held on the 5th to the 9th days of the 4th month of the lunar calendar.

You and your parents can find more information about visiting outlying islands at DiscoverHongKong.com.

Lamma Island / Lantau Island / Cheung Chau MTR Hong Kong Station Exit E1 and walk through ifc mall to Central Pier 4 (for Lamma Island), Pier 5 (for Cheung Chau) or Pier 6 (for Mui Wo on Lantau Island).

Find more information about these and other city parks at www.lcsd.gov.hk.

Kowloon Park

Tai O Fishing Village

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Where to ‘Shop till You Drop’ in Hong Kong Double Haven

Hong Kong Global Geopark of China Go to the Hong Kong Global Geopark of China to see some really strange and beautiful landscapes!

The park is very big, so fill your stomach before you go! You can grab a seafood meal in Sai Kung and take a short walk afterwards on the Sharp Island Geo Trail. The tombolo of Sharp Island appears and disappears under the water with the tide's ebb and flow, so go at low tide. At the Lions Nature Education Centre in Tsiu Hang, you can learn in detail about the geological environment of Hong Kong and even get to touch rock specimens!

If you want to go on an adventure that has lots of treasure to find, then you’ve come to the right place. Hong Kong’s shops have so many goodies that you’ll need the help of the Thousand-Hand Goddess just to carry your bags!

Treasures that a kung fu hero like you can find include specialty toys, the latest electronic games, educational books, trendy children’s clothing and accessories and more.

Harbour City Big zone of clothes, toys and more for kids Harbour City, next to the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui, is a humongous shopping mall. And it also has loads of great kid’s stuff. Go to the kid zone where you’ll find numerous outlets selling children's

SHOPPING FUN

Family-oriented Shopping Mall

wear, supplies and toys. Watch out though – with the biggest Toys"R"Us in Asia located here, you might never want to leave. Here you’ll find dolls, robots, chess games, educational toys suitable for the whole family … wait! We’re not finished! Come back!

For details, please visit the website at www.geopark.gov.hk.

1. MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit A, turn right towards Haiphong Road and walk for about 5 minutes.

2. MTR Tsim Sha Tsui East station Exit L5, walk along Peking Road for about 5 minutes.

3. Star Ferry from Central or Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui. www.harbourcity.com.hk

Devil's Fist

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Photos of Hong Kong Global Geopark of China are provided by the Agriculture Fisheries and Conservation Department

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MegaBox

New Town Plaza

One big indoor playground

One-stop for family fun

MegaBox provides an all-round learning, entertainment and fashion venue for youngsters with a Kids

In this eight storey shopping mall there are all sorts of shops and over 50 restaurants offering

Zone of about 14,000 square metres. Over 20 international brands, some of which are a first for Hong

everything from sushi to sizzling steaks. The large-scale outdoor plaza, City Art Square, showcases

Kong, can be found here, including: Levi’s Kids,

world-class art displays.

Chickeeduck, mothercare, the early learning

Another must-see is Snoopy's World, located on the third floor of the mall. Featuring over 60 Peanuts'

centre, Cotton Candy Kids, la compagnie des

characters, it offers a great opportunity to take

petits, smile no matter what, Bonbonnière,

pictures and have a close encounter with the

Toys”R”Us and the Love Actually Studio

lovable Snoopy. In the nearby New Town

(photography). The PLAY HOUSE E CLUB

Plaza 3 you’ll also find a comprehensive kids’

is a popular and large indoor playground, plus

wear section and toy stores.

you can find Mega Ice, a large ice rink with a

MTR Sha Tin Station Exit A www.newtownplaza.com.hk

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harbour view.

MTR Kowloon Bay Station Exit A. Take the free shuttle bus from next to the taxi stand. www.megabox.com.hk

ELEMENTS A comprehensive lifestyle destination ELEMENTS houses a lavish world of fashion, dining, a state-of-the-art cinema, award-winning babies’ rooms and easy access to the MTR and Airport Express.

When you finish shopping, be sure to check out the nearby sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck for great views of the city.

Above MTR Kowloon Station www.elementshk.com

Lee Gardens Two Designer wear for kids Kids World at Lee Gardens Two is a wonderland for parents! Here you will find a wide variety of designer brands for kids, including Baby Dior, Burberry Children, Gucci Children and Ralph Lauren Children, as well as the largest mothercare in town. Private i Garden Kids Salon caters exclusively to kids from infancy to early teens (wriggling allowed)! Book Castle has a wide range of quality English books and educational toys for infants, toddlers and growing children. Here parents can find a shopping destination dedicated to meet all their children’s needs.

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Hysan Place is connected to MTR Causeway Bay Station Exit F2. A 5-minute walk from there reaches Lee Gardens One & Two. www.leegardens.com.hk

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Ladies Market and Sneaker Street Shopping hot spots in Mong Kok Ladies Market (on Tung Choi Street) and

Goldfish Market A marine dream In the Goldfish Market on Tung Choi Street in Mong Kok you can find so much more than goldfish. Many species of exotic fish, corals and aquatic ornaments are sold in Goldfish Market

Sneakers Street (on Fa Yuen Street) are fun places to visit and shop. The outdoor stalls at Ladies Street in Mong Kok offer men’s and women’s wear on top of a huge selection of toys at affordable prices. (You might be able to find some kung fu style clothes here). On Sneakers Street in Mong Kok, there are lots of sportswear shops with all sorts of trendy items, especially footwear.

Tung Choi Street MTR Mong Kok Station Exit D2

Fa Yuen Street MTR Mong Kok Station Exit E2

dozens of shops. You can't bring the fish out of Hong Kong, but it is still a fun place to visit and look around.

Goldfish Market MTR Prince Edward Station Exit B2 10:30am to 10pm

Tai Yuen Street A treasure trove of toys Hong Kong has lots of streets that have shops all selling one type of product. Tai Yuen Street in Wan Chai is definitely the best for kids and kidults because it specialises in toys! Known as ‘Toy Street’ you can find everything here from limited addition collectibles to popular low-priced toys.

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Tai Yuen Street

From MTR Wan Chai Station Exit A3, walk for about 2 minutes.

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If you’ve been showing off your kung fu moves while checking out all the fun things to do in Hong Kong, you’ll probably be hungry by now. Luckily, in Asia's world city, finding a yummy power-up fit for a kung fu hero is a breeze!

What’s more, we asked 1,000 local primary school kids to tell us their favourite Hong Kong foods (so no yucky grown-up choices). Read on to see what they recommend!

Y U M MY E AT S

Where to Enjoy the Best Food in Hong Kong

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Rabbit - shaped candy

Dim Sum On weekends and holidays, people in Hong Kong go to restaurants with families and friends and eat dim sum – snack-sized portions served in bamboo containers.

There are more than 200 varieties of dim sum in Hong Kong, from the traditional to the creative. Popular ones include shrimp dumplings, siu mai, steamed beef balls with dried tofu skin, marinated chicken feet, steamed buns with barbecue pork, and Cantonese sponge cakes. Some are even made into cute shapes, such as fish dumplings in the shape of clown fish and cotton 'Lou Ding' with chicken fillet

Steamed beef balls

candy in rabbit shapes. Sometimes you’ll want to look at them instead of eat them. But mostly you’ll want to gobble them all up.

Egg tarts

Steamed buns Buttered pineapple bun

Cha Chan Teng Where is the best place to go to taste local Hong Kong food culture? The

Siu mai

answer is a cha chan teng, which is a local type of teahouse or diner.

These restaurants are everywhere in Hong Kong and serve all sorts of treats – from congee, noodles, rice and stir fried dishes, to other local dishes. You can fill your belly with a big meal or just have a quick snack.

Shaved ice with red bean

Many Hongkongers have grown up with popular cha chan teng treats such as egg tarts, Hong Kong-style milk tea, buttered pineapple buns, and French toast. Don’t even dream of visiting Hong Kong without trying them!

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Deep fried prawn dumplings Fish dumplings in the shape of clown fish

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Buffets Can’t decide what you want to eat? Want to try the foods of different countries all at once? Then, go to a buffet. In Hong Kong, many hotels offer high quality buffets, with a wide range of food, including oysters, long-leg crabs, mussels, different types of sashimi, salads, hot dishes, ice cream (yay!) and

Fish balls

desserts. Some hotel buffets even have special themes. You can sample a whole

Street Snacks

world of international dishes without leaving

A kung fu hero on an adventure won’t

Hong Kong.

always have time to sit down and order food in a restaurant. No worries! You can choose Hong Kong’s local street snacks and eat on the move. There are loads of different types but all-time favourites include fish balls, siu mai, faux shark’s fin soup with fish meat (yummy rich texture), mini egg puffs (crunchy outside and soft inside), and sticky rice pudding (called put chai ko), which is rich in bean flavour. Be sure to only purchase food from licensed businesses!

Mini egg puffs

Sticky rice pudding (Put Chai Ko) Roast goose

Noodles Being a kung fu hero, you probably like doing things lightning fast. So, go to a noodle shop to sample the local food culture with a quick, convenient and tasty meal! Here,

Barbecued pork

you can enjoy wonton noodles, chewy

With more than 12,000 restaurants in Hong

fish ball rice noodles, and the rich and strong-flavoured beef offal noodles. At

Barbecued and Roast Meats

certain shops, you can even try crunchy,

Once you’ve tried Hong Kong-style barbecue

deep-fried fish skin. Enjoy your bowl of

and roast meats, you’ll never tire of them.

sizzling hot noodles, but slow down a

Freshly prepared every day, you can have

bit or you’ll burn your lips!

the best quality and tastiest bites, such as barbecued pork, roast goose, roast suckling pig,

Wonton noodles

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McDull’s tips

Chewy fish ball rice noodles

Kong, where do you even start if you want to savour all of the above delicacies? Go to DiscoverHongKong.com and go through the dining guides published by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, including the Hong Kong Local

Delicacies and The Food Critics

and roast pork. Barbecued pork is sweet and

Guide to the Great Tastes of

delicious; the skin of roast suckling pig is also

Hong Kong . You can then read the

crunchy. When served with plain rice, they are

comments by foodies to help you

just perfect!

pick some restaurants to try.

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Help McDull Achieve Enlightenment!

On his quest to become an enlightened kung fu hero, McDull needs to visit all of Hong Kong’s top-10 attractions. Help him find the path!

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PUZZLE TIME

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F a s t F a cts Currency: The Hong Kong dollar is pegged at about US$1 = HK$7.80. Rates for consumers fluctuate slightly. Currency and traveller’s cheques can be changed at banks, hotels and bureaux de change. Banks usually offer the best rates. Carry small denomination notes (bills). Small shops may not have change for HK$1,000 notes.

Spot the Difference!

Try to find 5 differences in the two pictures.

Climate: Hong Kong’s subtropical climate has distinct seasons. Temperatures range from 26˚C – 31˚C in summer and 14˚C – 20˚C in winter.

FAST FACTS

Language:

Chinese and English are Hong Kong's official languages. Most staff in shops, restaurants and hotels speak some English and Mandarin.

Tips: Most hotels and restaurants add a 10 per cent service charge, marked on the bill. When a service charge is not included, tipping 10 per cent is discretionary.

Security: Hong Kong is a safe city during the day and at night. Police are highly visible, friendly and helpful. To ensure that your stay is a pleasant one, always take care of your belongings.

Public hygiene: Hong Kong has strict laws to maintain environmental hygiene, including fixed penalty fines of HK$1,500 for littering or spitting. Eating and drinking are not allowed on most public transport. Public washrooms and hand sanitisers can be commonly found in attractions and shopping malls. Please help keep Hong Kong clean and beautiful. In addition, please remember to study the rules and regulations of public venues including tourist attractions and shopping malls.

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Smoking bans: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor public places, including restaurants, karaoke venues, malls and bars. The smoking ban is also implemented on public transport carriers, public transport facilities and in both indoor and outdoor areas of some premises such as public beaches, swimming pools, escalators and the Hong Kong Wetland Park. Anybody smoking or carrying a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe in a designated no smoking area will be liable to a fixed penalty of HK$1,500.

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HONG KONG TOURISM BOARD VISITOR INFORMATION SERVICES

Buffer Halls A and B, Arrivals Level, Terminal 1 8am to 9pm daily

Hong Kong Island Visitor Centre The Peak Piazza (between The Peak Tower and The Peak Galleria) 11am to 8pm daily

Kowloon Visitor Centre Star Ferry Concourse, Tsim Sha Tsui 8am to 8pm daily

Lo Wu Information Centre Arrival Hall, 2/F, Lo Wu Terminal Building

Visitor Hotline

+852 2508 1234 (9am to 6pm daily)

Website:

DiscoverHongKong.com

Information is correct as of May 2014, but is subject to change without prior notice. Hong Kong Tourism Board disclaims any liability for the quality or fitness for the purpose of third-party products or services; or for any errors or omissions. Š Copyright Hong Kong Tourism Board 2014

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