● Currency HKD, pegged to the US dollar ● Visa-free stay up to 90 days for many nationalities ● Getting around Octopus card on MTR, tram & ferry ● Airport Express Central in 24 min ● Tap water boil before drinking ● Emergency number 999

Hong Kong with kids

Hong Kong is generally an easy city to travel with children in — compact, safe, and full of activities that double as genuine novelty for kids rather than things they have to be dragged around.

The obvious wins

The Peak Tram's steep climb, the Star Ferry crossing, and a ride on the open-top deck of a tram all function as attractions in their own right for younger children, not just transport.

Theme parks

Hong Kong Disneyland is sized for an easier one-day visit than its larger overseas counterparts; Ocean Park adds an aquarium and more thrill-oriented rides for slightly older children.

Easy outdoor time

Shorter, well-paved sections of country park trails and the beaches at Repulse Bay or Shek O give outdoor space without needing a serious hike.

Tip. Octopus cards work for children too, and many attractions offer child pricing — bring ID showing age where it might be checked.