Hong Kong is one of the places in Asia that is very close to my heart, and it is also my regular hangout place to celebrate each year’s long weekend.
Each time I travel to Hong Kong, there is always something new and I couldn’t help but to snaps some photos, and wouldn’t mind if I always go out alone. Hong Kong is a very lively place – both day and night, for all ages.
Aside from affordable foods, cheap shopping (yes, I know some of the vintage shops in Hong Kong), and a beautiful skyline – I also enjoy visiting numerous colorful exhibitions in many parts of Hong Kong malls and public parks.
So for those of you planning to have a weekend in Hong Kong with your family, friends, lovers, or even going solo – check out these kawaii exhibitions you’ll truly love!
PS. Don’t forget to bring your camera, with fully-loaded battery energy and lots of spaces on your SD-Cards for more fun selfies and wefies!
1. Harmonic Motion playscape in HK IFC Mall
Unleash your childlike playfulness at the "Harmonic Motion" playscape in HK IFC Mall! Book a session for you and your family or friends, or your date to enjoy a 20-minutes of fu on this giant crochet net via the dedicated hotline +852 9384 4149 from now on. Do check more at its website at http://ifc.com.hk/summer2016/en/
2. LCX x Neko Atsume Japanese Summer Festival
The popular mobile game "Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector" will hold its first global large-scale exhibition, "LCX x Neko Atsume Japanese Summer Festival" at LCX Mall this summer. Neko Atsume kitties will come to LCX to celebrate their first summer festival outside of Japan and share the fun of this exciting festival with all of you. Kitties will also set up a pop-up store offering exclusive merchandise that can't be found elsewhere in Hong Kong. Kitty lovers must not miss this chance to bring them home!
Date: until August 31, 2016
Location: Level 3, LCX, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong
3. The ONE x Maruko Mamma Mia Exhibition
Meet Maruko at The ONE this summer holidays. Go on a trip to Italy with lovely Maruko at "The ONE x Maruko Mamma Mia Exhibition" until August 31, 2016. Before the indoor decoration & pop-up store are open, you can visit the outdoor Maruko Milano Garden to get a feel of "Italiano"!
Address: The ONE, 100 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
4. One Piece Summer Carnival 2016
One Piece Summer Carnival 2016 at Central Harbourfront until August 7, 2016.
Check the event details at http://www.onepiecerun.hk
5. Fairy Flash Mob at Lee Tung Avenue
Have you planned your weekends with kids in this summer holiday? How about having kids face painting and joining the Fairy Flash Mob at Lee Tung Avenue? To celebrate Shakespeare's 400th anniversary, Lee Tung Avenue is transforming into a magical forest in the "Midsummer Night's Dream: this summer. Fairy Flash Mob and Fairy Academy for kids are held on every Saturday until August 27, 2016. For more details, check their website at http://www.leetungavenue.com.hk
Address: 200 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island.
6. Disney Pixar Finding Dory Exhibition
Disney Pixar "Finding Dory" swims its way to Hong Kong Times Square this summer! Various hot spots in the mall have transformed into a 3D deep sea world! This massive exhibition will showcase 32 tailored-made 3D models including the "Finding Nemo" characters, stingrays, sea turtles, and gigantic "septopus" Hank, one of the newbies, who are 4-meters long! Engaging in this beautiful sea world, everyone can experience the adventure with Dory and their friends! Disney Pixar "Finding Dory" Exhibition is until July 31, 2016.
7. Kerokerokeroppi and Family Exhibition at Metroplaza
Kerokerokeroppi & family are now camping at Metroplaza (SHKP) Kwai Fong (near MTR Station Kwai Fong).
8. Disney Tsum Tsum Walk N Roll Festival
Disney Tsum Tsum fans listen up!
A must-go in this summer is the Disney Tsum Tsum Walk N' Roll Festival at Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong. Get ready to selfie with all the cute Tsum Tsum characters as well as the 7-meters tall Mickey Clock Tower, where Mickey will come out and tell the time every half hour! What fans must not miss is the exclusive Disney Tsum Tsum arcade game and also the pop-up store for some lovely Tsum Tsum products to bring home. Exhibition until August 16, 2016.
Venue: Level LG2, G, UG, L2 of Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon (Kowloon Tong MTR Station, Exit C).
9. We are Smurfs
From July 13 to August 21, 2016, transformed by Papa Smurf's unique magic potion, the Ocean Terminal Forecourt of Harbour City will become an enormous "We're All Smurfs!" village. Moreover, an exhibition featuring 36 precious original works of Peyo will debut for the first time. What's more, a 4-meter high giant Smurf will be greeting us up in the air, together with a display of eight classic comic scenes of The Smurfs. Smurf fans can collect the Hong Kong Special Edition Smurf figures and premiums from all over the world. Kids can also attend The Smurfs summer school to learn different skills and to get various Smurf certified badges. More than that, Harbour City will be offering "We're All Smurfs!" themed dishes, desserts, and drinks, ensuring everyone enjoys a smurfy culinary experience. On the other hand, The Smurfs will work with UNICEF again after their last collaboration in 2008. From 13 July to 21 August 2016, the Smurfs will launch the "Yes I Smurf!" UNICEF x Smurf Figure Global Online Charity Sale.
Now it’s time for you to pack your bags, cameras, and loads of smiles for these exciting mall adventures this summer in Hong Kong :D
xoxo, Blair
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Hi Blair, though I don't have kids, I feel like a kid myself looking at these amazing pictures. I love watching flash mobs and looks like there are very interesting ones here in Hong Kong. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sona! I think these attractions are not just presented for kids only... actually more adults are visiting than kids :D
DeleteWow, harmonic motion playscape looks so fun and colorful! I've never seen place like that before.
ReplyDeletethere is also an Harmonic Playscape in Australia, but they say HK exhibition is more exciting
DeleteWow it's all so cute I can't handle!! What's a wefie by the way??
ReplyDeleteselfie = taking photos of yourself, while wefie = group photos while the other one is raising his arm up high to catch the whole group. wink
DeleteAll the locations are so colourful and vibrant. they all bring alive the spirit of Hong Kong. Unfortunately due to time constraint we were not able to visit any of them on our last trip.
ReplyDeleteYou can always come back! Just like Paris, Hong Kong is always around :D
DeleteWhen I think of Hong Kong I think of tall buildings and fashion. Thanks for showing me that there are lots of places for kids to enjoy as well.
ReplyDeleteHong Kong is all about fun and uniqueness.. always there's something new and it's crazy!
DeleteI would love to attend to any of these festivals! I remember when I was in Hong Kong, years ago, I stumbled upon this cocktail festival at the K2 tower. I guess I stand out as I was picked to try out the cocktails in a competition and based on my palette they chose the winner. It was so much fun!
ReplyDeleteHey Joanna, they still do that!
DeleteSo many things to choose from... My favorite would be the surfs and I guess my daughter's too. Finding Nemo is also so well done. Very creative stuff.
ReplyDeleteI also like the Smurfs coz it if more spacious place for kids and kids-at-heart.
DeleteTHE COLOR!!! I need to go to Harmonic Motion, that one is by far the best in my opinion ;)
ReplyDeleteguess what, that is manually crocheted, all made by hand! And it's so amazing it is sooo sturdy :)
DeleteThose all look adorable! I don't have kids but I still love anime and cartoons! I would love to see the characters from One Piece.
ReplyDeleteOne Piece exhibition is one of the hottest attraction. And they have an opportunity to have a photo with miniature ship.
DeleteThis is something new we are getting to know on things to do in Hongkong other than the normal ones usually seen. And must say there is so much to do and have fun especially for kids.
ReplyDeleteYes, nowadays Hong Kong is becoming more kids friendly with their weekly free attractions, encourages kids to interact more
DeleteAn interesting post about HK, but I cannot recognise anything that I remember from when I lived there, it is all so different now! I used to live in the NT and on HK island, and I really want to come back to visit soon!
ReplyDeleteKaren, you should come back! Hong Kong always have something new, even a frequent HK visitor like me always get confused :D
DeleteThese exhibitions and activities look like so much fun to visit! I cannot believe so many of them are happening all at once too, there's just so much to do in Hong Kong. The little Tsum Tsum characters on sushi plates are just too cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting Suan Lee!
DeleteThis place is great for children's playground. there are a lot of cartoon funny. This place reminds me of my childhood. Hehehehehehhe ... It could be a recommendation best place to play with the family.
ReplyDeleteYou are right! Asians mostly like cute things even the adults :D
DeleteOh, wow, all of these look like so much fun. I'd love to attend the Japanese Summer Festival most of all, to be honest. Although, I grew up with the Smurfs, so that makes it kind of hard to pick a favorite :D
ReplyDeleteAt first I didn't know about this famous mobile app game Neko Atsume.. until I downloaded it. Now I'm addicted of their cuteness!
DeleteI love every bit of this lol. I had never heard of a wefie before lol I'm googling now to see if any of those expos are headed my way any time soon, they look like so much fun
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine! Wefie is same as selfie, only taken by two or more people..
DeleteThis would be so cool to visit. Hong Kong has always been one of the places I long to visit one day. Now, after seeing this fun stuff, I really want to visit.
ReplyDeleteTag along your friends, it would be so much fun!
DeleteThis place would be great for family vacations. The kids would surely love to play and to see the sights you've shown here. I must admit that I'm also looking forward to see these all myself.
ReplyDeleteSpring season is also coming so more free attractions will be arriving too!
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