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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.

I've never been to either place, but am jealous. I just want to eat my way through both destinations!

@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).

@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.

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.

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.

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: http://www.nextstophongkong.com.