I would never have come here had my cousins not asked me to go with them. I have always believed…read morethat growing up in an international city like Hong Kong is pretty difficult as unlike other countries, we do not have much space for kids to run around, chasing after each other in the woods. Instead, we have kids staying indoor learning piano, violin, etc as young as 5 years old. So I always appreciate outdoor activities for kids and this is one of them - Noah's Ark. Opened in 2009, Noah's Ark is a rather new tourist attraction and it mainly caters for family and kids. How can you call itself Noah's Ark without the actual full-size simulation of Noah's Ark? I was pretty surprised when I first saw it as I thought it would be a much smaller scale but as the park's centerpiece, it does not disappoint. As an informative and religious place, this place allows visitors to learn about nature, family value and also the harmony. The highlight of this place to me is the "Ark Expo" where you can enjoy multimedia entertainment, for example, you may have a look at the short movie in the "180 degree Theatre" and see how Noah's ark came to its being. And I really do love the Ark Garden where you can have pictures with the replicas of the animals. Nevertheless, there are a few things which sort of put me off a bit. First is the religious theme is everywhere. I should not be surprised being coming here but as an atheist, I really do believe they have over-done it a little bit and you can almost feel that they are shoving those beliefs down your throat; second it the location, it seems like this place is too secluded, being located in Ma Wan, Noah's Ark is the only thing you can be here and the trip to here takes up most of your day already... regardless, I still love this place for kids to run around.

I came here for the buffet. It was really good. Before I came here I wasn't expecting too much…read morebecause it was supposed to be a seafood buffet. And seafood isn't cheap. But when I came here I was impressed. It must've been the lobster night because a lot of the dishes had lobster. They had a really good salad bar with plenty of options. And they also had a really good selection of desserts. One of my favorite dishes was the marinaded lobster. It was bomb. They also had crab, shrimp, oysters, grilled vegetables, Dragon fruit. The Dragon fruit was pretty good. It was nice and sweet. I would definitely come here again.

This sports ground is located next to Ocean Park, just outside of the Aberdeen tunnel. The location…read moremay not be the best as there is no nearby MTR station yet. You either come here by bus or take your private car. Parking can be difficult as the sports ground itself only has around 10 spaces. Still this place is very popular. Joggers do their rounds, running clubs do their interval training here, some rugby and football teams have their weekly training on the real grass pitch. Weekday evenings can get quite crowded with many people using the track. In general the facilities are fine. There are enough lockers to store your valuable items, there are enough vending machines and the toilets, changing rooms and showers are clean enough.

My school was located in Aberdeen, so almost all our Sports Days were held at the Aberdeen Sports…read moreGround. To get there, you can take pretty much any bus that goes through the Aberdeen tunnel - it'll definitely pass by the Sports Ground, as the Sports Ground is actually just along the road where cars exit the tunnel. I guess this Sports Ground is just like any other in Hong Kong. The track is 400m long, and there are clear markings at every 100m mark. The area encircled by the track is a huge grassy patch, where other sporting events like shot put or long jump can be held (there are two sand pits for long jump). The bleachers on the side can fit a whole school and more. I always thought the bleachers were really uncomfortable to sit on though, and the bleachers go quite high so it's always annoying if you need to go to the highest bench just to get something and come down again! There are your typical vending machines around with drinks like water, lemon tea, soft drinks etc. If you want something more substantial - i.e. food, there's a counter that sells ice cream, chips and other snacks. The colorful ice pops - the ones where you break in two and give one to a friend - were always a favorite among us. There are quite a few water fountains here too for you to refill your bottles. In my opinion, this Sports Ground has everything needed to run a successful Sports Meet - and on days where it's not rented out, you'll see athletes making use of the track for training. One thing though is that the toilets are not super clean here, but they're not too terrible I guess!

I am never a sporty person, nor am I a frequent visitor of public sports centers; however, I have…read morebeen to this sports center in particular more than any other sports centers in Hong Kong. Do not be mistaken, this is not a convenient place to go to; the nearest MTR station would be Kwun Tong but it still takes another means of public transport to get there. There are bus that goes directly to Shun Lee estate from the island side but it take quite awhile to reach the terminus. Unlike other sports centers, the one in Shun Lee Estate has an area dedicated especially for gymnastic practices. And you have guessed it, I have been there to learn gymnastics and that was why the many a visits. The area for gymnastic practice is a lot more than just a room; the entire space is covered with carpet to provide soft landing. There are trampolines, beams and other equipment for the training; also because of that, there are a lot of professionals practicing there and it is quite amazing to witness people doing amazing tricks and flips; but at the same time as I was learning how to do those tricks, it was very frustrating and depressing at the same time. Nonetheless it was an eye opening experience and to be able to feel the atmosphere and space of the gymnastic area; although not being able to do any of those tricks, stepping on the carpet is quite an experience.

Snoopy's World is conveniently located within a shopping mall. There is a huge bus that kids can…read moreboard, a large playground with slides, and a small boat ride. The boat ride is short and sweet but unique. I think most shopping mall play areas do not have a boat ride. For each child to ride the boat, parent supervision is required. There was a line during our visit and our wait was approximately 20 minutes. The ride itself is probably two minutes long but the kids enjoyed it and saw different characters along the way. The whole play area seems a bit dated and could use a refresh.

Snoopy's world has been around for a long time, if you are nearby it, highly recommend you to check…read moreit out!! It is an outdoor park which located in New Town Plaza, MTR and/or bus will get you there. There are parking in New Town Plaza as well. It is FREE and kids friendly! Remember, it is only open during sunny days!

Being able to play outside is great but sometimes you'd want to switch the scene for some indoor…read morerecreational activities. It's fantastic that this nice sports facility exists on such a small island. Even though it doesn't offer a wide array of choices, I still appreciate all that it has available. You can play basketball, pingpong and badminton. They even have a little library in there for bibliophiles. I've only been here a couple of times. From what I've seen, the restrooms are clean and has decent ventilation. The rental equipment is also in good condition. Making reservations is easy but still subject to availability. The weekend rates are higher. Neat place all around.

Went for a Saturday afternoon swim . Pool was about 25 to 27 degrees indoors. Not too crowded. Only…read moretwo dedicated lanes for lap swim indoors but not crowded. Cost HKD 20 to get in. And need HkD coin refundable for the locker. Hot showers afterwards in individual cubicles

Wow, the happy 200th review! Can't believe I can write that much, look like Hong Kong is really a…read morecool place to stay and a very energetic city, loving it! So, this time I am going to introduce one of my favorite swimming pools in Hong Kong, Kowloon Park Swimming Pool. Honestly, I don't feel I am a very suitable person to write a review for pool because I prefer swimming in beach, but I know not everyone fancy in the salt, plus you may need the pool to practice if you are not a good swimmer, right? There are indoor, outdoor pools, training pool, diving pool and toddlers' pool, so give you various choices to choose. The main pool is of standard size which is good to practice and do exercise, while the leisure pool outdoor is huge so give you plenty space to relax and play. More than that, the swimming pool opens all year, so you can enjoy the water anytime. I did my scuba diving training in the diving pool before, and I have to say that is a really big and deep pool, it allows at least four teams of divers to practice same time and everyone still had a lot of rooms. The facilities are good as well, there are plenty shower and changing rooms, so you will never wait too long. The only thing I have to mention is, because of the good location, it is always packed on weekends and public holidays, try to avoid and get an easy day to enjoy.

Lingnan Garden is located inside Lai Chi Kok Park. Lingnan Garden features courtyards, winding…read morecorridors, structures with traditional Lingnan designs, sculptures and bonsai trees. I read that 20% of the total area of the Lingnan Garden is dedicated to ponds and water features. It occupies like 12,000+ sq meters of space inside the giant Lai Chi Kok Park. The garden is open from 7AM to 11PM. It is a lovely, outdoor green spot that is lush in landscaping and deep in traditional Chinese style feel.

This pagoda portion of Lai Chi Kok Park is the dream child of 武俠 (Mo Hap) fans and nature lovers…read moreworldwide. Anyone who loves both owes themselves a visit to the Lingnan Garden in Mei Foo (美孚) where photo ops are aplenty and dreams of outdoor fantasies come true. There are plenty of parks all throughout Hong Kong, but this Kowloon gem is certainly among the most unique. Surrounded by the greater Mei Foo Sun Chuen (all phases), Lingnan is neighbored by the roller skating rink and volleyball / gateball courts. It is the only themed garden throughout the entire park and is the site for many Hong Kong filming locations for the Mo Hap movies. It is so easy to imagine when gazing around this magnificent place. During the weekends, it can get crowded in the afternoon. Hong Kongers are already so outdoorsy during the day time that the few tourists or SE Asian domestic helpers tend to crowd this place up looking to score everything from selfies to people watching. It is a bit off the beaten path but a cool find at that. Unlike other parts of the park (namely Stage 1) where access is 24 hours, Lingnan is open at 7am till 11pm. While the night time is likely a peaceful stroll, the daytime is ideal for family gatherings and quality photo shoots.