Many of the attractions listed here will appeal to children. On the Kowloon side, the Space Museum is very much oriented to children, with buttons to push, telescopes to look through, and computer quizzes to test what they've learned, not to mention the films featured in the Space Theatre. In the Science Museum, more than 60% of its 500-some displays are hands-on, and there's also a special play area for children between the ages of 3 and 7. Across the Plaza is the Museum of History, with life-size replicas and models that bring the history of Hong Kong to life. And don't forget Kowloon Park, right on Nathan Road, which has a playground for children, a pond with flamingos and other waterfowl, an aviary, swimming pools, and lots of space to run. Another good destination for children is the Yuen Po Street Bird Garden with its thousands of birds.

On Hong Kong Island, the biggest draw for kids of all ages is Ocean Park, which boasts a wide mix of things to do and see, including thrill rides; a shark aquarium; animal performances; life-size dinosaurs; and a children's section with kiddie rides, a playground, shows geared to children, and lots more. Of all the things to do in Hong Kong, this is probably the one kids enjoy most. For free entertainment, visit the Zoological and Botanical Gardens with its jaguars, monkeys, birds, and other animals, and Hong Kong Park with its greenhouse, aviary, children's playground, and climbing tower. Older kids will like Victoria Peak, where there are not only fantastic views but also the attractions of Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium, Madame Tussaud's, and the Peak Explorer, a motion-simulator theater with seats that move in accompaniment to the action on the screen.