Hong Kong
I think Hong Kong is the best Asian city to take kids. My reason for
this is that transport is fantastic and it is very easy to get around.
The MTR (train system) is user friendly and you can get everywhere you
want to go. Octopus Cards for this service can be purchased at the
airport and any money will be refunded when you leave.
English is widely spoken and understood in Hong Kong. You will always
find someone that understands and is able to help. The locals love
western children and go out of their way to make the kids feel welcome.
Feeding the fussiest kids is also easy in Hong Kong. There are plenty of
places to eat including all the western take away outlets we are used
to and my kids ate traditional Chinese dumplings at least once a day.
There is no issues with food – you are able to eat anywhere unlike a lot
of other Asian countries.
Hong Kong has Disneyland and Ocean Park among many other attractions
that will keep the kids entertained. Disneyland is focused on the under
10’s while Ocean Park is more suitable for teenagers but young kids will
also love the animals and many of the rides. Both Disneyland and Ocean
Park are very affordable in Hong Kong, easy to get to on public
transport and the kids loved every minute of it. Shopping is
also fantastic, from markets to prestige labels, it’s all there. Make
sure you barter hard in the markets though – it’s a competitive sport!