We’d all love to spend weeks and weeks exploring an exotic city, but sadly most families only have a week or two a year when they can go on holiday together. Hong Kong is an ideal city to visit in a short period of time with your family, as there are lots of sights to keep you all busy.

The first stop should be the magnificent views you can see from the Star Ferry, originally the only way to cross from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon. It is an incredibly cheap and fun thing to do for the whole family and, if you get the chance, try to take the ferry in both the day and evening as both views of the city skyline are spectacular.

To get a different perspective on Hong Kong head to the top of Mount Victoria. Mount Victoria is the imposing mountain on Hong Kong Island, and luckily there is a tram to take you to what is locally known as ‘the peak’. The tourist trade is big up there, so keep your little ones away from the souvenir shops if you can. Also, take a packed lunch as most eateries are expensive.

There are some nice walks on the peak as well, although they can be extensive. It is best to walk for some distance and then turn around, or you’ll find yourself being inundated by complaints from your kids. The walks are all paved so they are perfect for pushchairs.

Once you descend from the heights of the peak, the kids can let off some steam in Hong Kong Park. One of the entrances is just across the road from the base station of the tram. Hong Kong Park is the perfect place for a game of chase and to explore while mum and dad have a quiet stroll. One of the highlights for most kids is the fountain you can play in. This is especially popular in the heat of summer when children feel the need to get wet head to toe. So a good tip, if you are heading to Hong Kong Park, would be to pack a change of clothes for your wee ones.

Another highlight of Hong Kong Park are the innumerable small ponds. Each pond is packed full of carp and, would you believe, turtles!

Getting there needn’t be a stress either. To make it easier for your kids, book your flights to Hong Kong so that it leaves in the evening. This will give them a better chance of sleeping, and you a better chance of some movie watching, on the long-haul flight. As you can see, Hong Kong with your kids can be an exciting and interesting journey with lots to keep everyone entertained.

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