https://ca.trip.com/moments/detail/hong-kong-38-120869484
VIVIAN CARLSONUnited States

Hong Kong Museum Parent-Child Trip

This time I took my son to Hong Kong, we didn't go to Disneyland or Ocean Park, but visited many museums instead. We had a great time just the same, and here I'd like to share some tips. First of all, upon arriving in Hong Kong, the first impression is that Hong Kong people are more enthusiastic than they were ten years ago. When we asked a young man who was jogging at night for directions, not only did he tell us how to get there, but he also waited for us at the next intersection, afraid that we would take the wrong path; when we went to the bank to change for small bills, since we didn't have a local bank account, the front desk lady went out of her way to communicate with the teller for us, so we could successfully get the change; at the restaurant, the cashier auntie warmly recommended dishes to us, and when we were leaving, she even said 'Have fun'. Throughout the trip, we spoke Mandarin and did not encounter the discrimination or unfair treatment mentioned online. The premise is that we also need to show our quality. Back to the main topic , if you also want to take your child to leisurely stroll around Hong Kong and visit various museums, the following two tips are very important. One, it seems that Hong Kong doesn't really try to make money off children, especially in terms of educational aspects. They have a museum pass (annual card system), which costs 100 Hong Kong dollars per year, allowing unlimited visits to all museums under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (including the Space Museum, Science Museum, History Museum, etc.). Here comes the key point, do you think 100 Hong Kong dollars a year is not cheap? Let me tell you, this is an annual fee for a family of up to four people, do you still think it's expensive? You'll earn it back with just one visit , and you can also get a discount on souvenirs with the card. So how do you apply? Just fill out the application form on the Leisure and Cultural Services Department's website in advance, and then send an email to the museum where you want to pick up the card (must be collected within 15 days), or you can fill out the application form and print it out to handle it on site. We mainland tourists can also apply. Two, the dome movie at the Space Museum is a must-see, but it's almost impossible to buy tickets on-site during holidays. We can buy tickets 7 days in advance on the Cityline ticketing website, and then go to the ticket counter with the confirmation barcode to exchange for tickets. When we were exchanging tickets, looking at the envious eyes of those tourists behind us who could only buy tickets for the next day or the day after, we felt a bit smug . Of course, it's also best to buy tickets for the Peak Tram and the Ferris wheel online in advance. In summary, we had a particularly fun trip to Hong Kong these past few days.
View Original Text
*Created by local travelers and translated by AI.
Posted: Apr 8, 2024
Submit
0
Mentioned in This Moment
Attraction

Hong Kong Museum of History

4.7/5338 reviews | Museums
Hong Kong
No.11 of Family-friendly Attractions in Hong Kong
View
Show More
Related Moments
Hong Kong Space Museum

Hong Kong Space Museum: A Perfect Weekend Getaway

Don’tbeRedEyeMonster
Hong Kong Science Museum

Personal Impressions of the Exhibition on the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of New China

Tomlo9840
Hong Kong Museum of History

Hong Kong Museum of History, Immersive Journey Through HK History

Dixon Thum
Hong Kong Science Museum

The Best Museum to Visit in Hong Kong

~CheChe~
Hong Kong Science Museum

Free entry every Wednesday.

Pia Patrisha
Hong Kong Space Museum

Hong Kong Space Museum

Travela-dic
Hong Kong Museum of History

Personal Impressions of Visiting the National Security Exhibition Hall

Fannyng 1967
Hong Kong Space Museum

Hong Kong with Kids | Hong Kong Space Museum Guide

Emma81 Adams.
Hong Kong Space Museum

Holiday Outing with Kids | Hong Kong Space Museum

Dinglalalalala
Hong Kong Science Museum

Exploring Wonders: Hong Kong Science Museum

Ymei524
Hong Kong Space Museum

If you want to explore the space then you must go to Hong Kong Space Museum👨‍🚀🚀

Wim² Adventure
Hong Kong Museum of History

The free Xia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties exhibition is full of surprises

AveryMcAllister68