https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 22:35:35 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2508016 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:45:44 +0000 Periwinkle 2508016@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was actually doing research on this very topic last night as I am planning on a stopover in either Hong Kong or Singapore this summer (sans child, though). I found this website for HK which was helpful in my own planning and may be helpful for you: <a href="http://www.nextstophongkong.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.nextstophongkong.com</a>. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2507929 Mon, 28 Mar 2016 08:39:46 +0000 snowjewelz 2507929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was born and raised in HK so I'm biased :grin:</p> <p>There are actually a lot of kid friendly places in HK and also a lot of nature! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2507734 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 21:33:11 +0000 PinkElephant 2507734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Having lived in HK for four years, I think Singapore with the kids. Hong Kong does have Disney as well as Ocean Park, but I like Tokyo Disney a lot better (if you think you'll make it there). In general I just find Hong Kong a little tough to get around with kids, but if yours will enjoy the different modes of transportation, riding replies, ferries, incline trams, and double decker busses can turn into part of the fun. </p> <p>Singapore is easier to get around with kids and has more of what I think of as kid-friendly attractions (museums, pools, zoos, etc.) whereas in Hong Kong I was mostly taking visitors to see local sites - a gold fish market, bird garden, flower market, etc....which may or may not appeal to kids. But HK does have a new Ferris wheel like the Singapore Flyer, and a fun Maritime museum close by. The hiking is amazing in Hong Kong if you think your kids would be up for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2507583 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 17:01:48 +0000 lamariniere 2507583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: thanks so much! We will only have 1.5 days in SP, so we really have to target what we want to see/do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2507496 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 11:51:38 +0000 T-Mom 2507496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: ohh! I forgot that in SP we had planned to go you Santosa island. It's really kid friendly and there is some kind of sky ride that takes you there. We just ran out of time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2507483 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 11:32:51 +0000 T-Mom 2507483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: top 3 for SP were ArtScience Museum (next to Marina Bay Sands hotel/casino ), Gardens By the Bay, and eating local foods in Teong Baru market (cheap kid friendly foods like porridge and noodles) or at mall food courts (so yummy). They also enjoyed the Singapore Flyer. We wanted to go to the zoo but there was a heat wave while we were there and it was just too overwhelming. We thought about going to universal studios but decided the kids are probably too young.</p> <p>For HK I don't think I have 3 things. my DD was 2 and had horrible jet lag.. The ride up to Victoria peak was very nice and Disney was so hot. I guess #3 was the food? We ate lots of mango pudding and had amazing dim sum. I would love to go back now the kids are bigger! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2507482 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 11:22:00 +0000 T-Mom 2507482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@farawayyama: We also rode the Singapore Flyer (Ferris wheel), the kids enjoyed. We also visited Gardens By the Bay, which is where the super trees are. The Cloud Forest and Flower Dome part were nice and enclosed (aka air conditioned). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2507458 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 09:55:55 +0000 lamariniere 2507458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T-Mom: @farawayyama: could you recommend your top 3 kid friendly things to do for each city? We don't plan on going to Disney. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2507445 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 09:16:08 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2507445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@farawayyama: we will probably go to both destinations while we're in the philippines, but disney hong kong is mighty tempting! the kids have been to disneyland, but they were so young (olive under 2) they hardly remember. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2507423 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 08:31:37 +0000 farawayyama 2507423@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Personally, I prefer Singapore but I think Hong Kong wins out in the kid friendly part for Disney alone. Hong Kong Disney is famous for not being as busy as the other Disneys. When I went, my friend and I were able to ride every ride in the park in one day and go on our favourites multiple times! </p> <p>Both cities would be great with kids though! The Ferris wheel in Singapore (name escapes me) is fantastic, as are the super trees and the zoo! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2507386 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 05:46:03 +0000 Alba4 2507386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never been to either place, but am jealous. I just want to eat my way through both destinations! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2507369 Sun, 27 Mar 2016 03:04:28 +0000 lamariniere 2507369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are going to both soon, so I'm curious to see the answers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2507340 Sat, 26 Mar 2016 22:38:54 +0000 T-Mom 2507340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just returned from a trip to SE Asia including Singapore. It was a very doable trip with my 4 and 7 yr olds. We ate a lot, did touristy (kid-friendly) things, and a lot of shopping too. They had a lot of fun, and it's a very small place. I have also been to HK several times, but only with my then 2 yr old. We went to HK Disney, Victoria Peak, etc. and also did a lot of mall walking (seems to be the theme in Asia) and eating. They are both pretty kid friendly. ETA I think I prefer Singapore, myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/singapore-vs-hong-kong#post-2507335 Sat, 26 Mar 2016 22:25:36 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2507335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I want to take a quick trip out of the country for 4 days in April with the kids. I haven't done any research on Singapore or Hong Kong and haven't been to either city, but there are usually great deals on flights to both destinations.</p> <p>Where would you go with a 4 and 6 year old? </p>