Originals

Dynasty

KID FRIENDLY: Address: Convention Plaza Office Tower, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, HK Website: www.marriott.com/hotels/restaurant Phone: +852 2584 6971 Located in the Harbour View Hotel, this Michelin-starred restaurant serves traditional Hong Kong-style cuisine in a space whose floor to ceiling windows overlooking the harbor alone almost make the visit. Six separate private dining rooms make it a winning choice …

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Discovery Learning Academy

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 36 Hennessy Road, Suite 1302, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, HK Website: www.discoverylearning.com.hk Phone: +852 2985 2222 Inspired by the teachings of Swiss child development expert Jean Piaget, Winnie Young’s Discovery Learning Academy (DLA) fosters knowledge and fun through guided discovery. DLA classes range from speech therapy to “Mini Super Chef,” arts & crafts, and …

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Yardbird

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 33-35 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, HK Website: www.yardbirdrestaurant.com Phone: +852 2547 9273 Perhaps the rooster logo is only fitting because you’ll need to come early to secure a table at this happening hot spot. Most dishes (think yellowtail salad with ponzu and four variations of pickles) are small, great for tasting, and …

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Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong, HK Website: www.mandarinoriental.com Phone: +852 2881 1288 Kate Moss, Catherine Zeta-Jones and other celebrities have been spotted at this ultra-lux hotel, which happens to be the flagship location for the global chain. Even if you’re not staying in one of the sophisticated, high-tech rooms, it’s worth coming to …

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Asia Society Hong Kong

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 9 Justice Drive, Hong Kong, CN Website: asiasociety.org Phone: +852.2103.9511 This nonprofit educational organization was founded in the fifties in New York City by John D. Rockefeller. Now, the Asia Society has spread throughout the world, offering lectures, exhibitions, performances, film screenings, tours, and more. With nearly 100 programs a year, it’s a great …

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Leonidas

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 1 Harbour View Street, Shop 1018A, Central, Hong Kong, HK Website: www.leonidas.com.hk Phone: +852 2234 7343 Greek confectioner Leonidas Kestekides travelled to Brussels and Ghent in the ’40s, where he perfected the art of his rich yet delicate chocolates. Today, at Leonidas stores across the world, chocoholics can get their fix by the pound, …

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Five Beautiful Gardens

One of the greatest things about the summer season (aside from all the great dresses and jewelry) is all the flora and fauna in full bloom. From the classic roses and hydrangeas to the elaborate birds of paradise and passiflora, the rich and vibrant colors make any outing in the summer sun even more memorable. Flowers, above all …

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The Peak

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 128 Peak Road, The Peak, Hong Kong, HK Website: www.thepeak.com.hk Phone: None At an altitude north of 1,800 feet, The Peak provides refreshingly cool—not to mention scenic—refuge from Hong Kong’s scalding sub-tropical climate. Though the real estate has always been desirable, it wasn’t until the Peak Tram began its ascent in the late 19th …

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Museum of Coastal Defense

KID FRIENDLY: Address: 175 Tung Hei Road, Hong Kong, HK Website: hk.coastaldefense.museum/index/php Phone: +852 2569 1500 Kids who like history will love the Museum of Coastal Defense. Built by British forces in 1887 as an active military fortification, the fort was also the site of World War II’s Battle for Hong Kong. Today kids can play hide …

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