With Kids - Hong Kong - page 73

?Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Even if the exquisite ship models at this museum don't do the trick, there's plenty to fire ju-
nior's imagination - gun-toting pirate mannequins, real treasures salvaged from shipwrecks,
a metal diving suit, fog-horn music, a digitised ancient map…
Hong Kong Railway Museum
Thomas and his friends jolt to life at this open-air museum converted from a historic railway
station; it comes complete with old coaches and a train compartment.
Hong Kong Heritage Museum
Though some youngsters may appreciate the displays, the real gem is the hands-on chil-
dren's discovery gallery where they can dress up, play puzzle games and enjoy an exhibition
of vintage toys .
Parks Children Like
Ocean Park
Hong Kong's premier amusement park offers white-knuckle rides, a top-notch aquarium,
real pandas and a cable-car ride overlooking the sea.
Hong Kong Park
Ducks, swans and turtles inhabit the ponds here, and the massive forest-like aviary has an
elevated walkway that lets visitors move through the tree canopy to spy on the birds .
Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Gardens
After a visit to this park , your offspring will have seen the American flamingo, the Burmese
python, the two-toed sloth and may even be able to tell a buff-cheeked gibbon from a
cheeky child.
Middle Road Children's Playground
This breezy playground , with swings and slides for all ages, is a utopia of sorts, where
you'll see kids of different ethnicities and social classes united in the language of play.
Hong Kong Wetland Park
Patience may be required for appreciation of the wetland habitats, but not for the themed ex-
hibition galleries, the theatre and 'Swamp Adventure' play facility .