Requesting suggestions to finetune this 9 day HK trip plan

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Hello all! Visiting Hong Kong early April with wife and an 8 year old kid. The entire trip is primarily for the kid to enjoy various experiences + wife to explore some window shopping/boutique stuff.

This is our tentative plan. Please suggest any improvements or changes:

(Ocean Park, Tian Tan Buddha, Disney Hong kong visit is confirmed for three separate days. But need help with planning the remaining 6 days, considering we have bookmarked the following places which we are interested in visiting (will combine nearby areas on the same day when we visit them)):

Tsz Shan Monastery

Hong Kong Wetland waterpark

Tuen Mun Park children's playground

Snoopy's world & Sha Tin Park

Stanley Promenade

Kowloon Park discovery playground

Kowloon walled city park, Chi Lin Nunnery & Nan Lian Garden

Ladies Market

Some shopping (Lego at Mong Kok)

West Kowloon Nursery Park and Art Park

Hutchison Park

Hong Kong Science Museum

Hong Kong space museum (will not go to Legoland as we feel it is not worth it)

Xiqu Centre

Victoria peak trail

Hong Kong Park

Hong Kong zoological and botanical gardens

One star ferry ride

Ding ding tram ride from one end to another

Various bakeries/cafes/restaurants we have bookmarked so plan to stop there for lunch/breaks when we visit these areas.

Tentative itinerary :

Saturday:

Reach HK by 10 AM. Store luggage at arrival area lockers. Pickup Octopus card for three of us (we plan to fully use MTR/Tram/Bus/mini bus as much as possible.

Take bus to Tung Chung and then Ngong Ping 360 cable car

Explore Tian Tan Buddha area, have lunch and take cable car/bus back to Tung Chung

Return to airport, collect luggage and take A21 bus to TST

Checkin to hotel (checkin time is post 3 PM)

Rest and evening explore the surrounding area

Sunday:

Need to plan activities from the list above

Monday:

Ocean Park tickets already booked. Entire day spent at Ocean park

Tuesday

Need to plan activities from the list above (but probably will visit IFC, Mid evel escalator area surrounding parks + cafes+shops and evening Peak tram)

Wednesday

Disney Hong Kong tickets already booked. Planning to reach by 9 AM to stand in queue or I might just buy early access (though I feel not required, because we only want to explore 4 or 5 rides).

Entire day at Disney

Thursday

Need to plan activities from the list above

Friday

Need to plan activities from the list above

Saturday

Need to plan activities from the list above

Sunday

Return flight is in the evening. So need to reach HK airport by 4 PM.

So first half of the day probably explore some park or other areas near TST/Nathan Road

Thank you in advance for your time in helping out finetune my itinerary

Answer

Thank you for sharing your detailed plan! With three of you (including an 8-year-old), it’s important to balance sightseeing, kid-friendly activities, and some leisure/shopping time. Below is a suggested finetuned itinerary for your 9-day trip based on your list of places and confirmed visits to Ocean Park, Tian Tan Buddha, and Disney.

Saturday (Arrival & Tian Tan Buddha)

Your plan looks good. Since your flight lands at 10 AM, storing luggage and picking up Octopus cards is smart. The Ngong Ping 360 cable car and Tian Tan Buddha area is perfect for the first day as it’s scenic but not too strenuous. Returning to TST and checking in post 3 PM is logical. Evening can be a relaxed walk around TST or Nathan Road.

Sunday (Kowloon & Parks)

Morning: Kowloon Park discovery playground – kid-friendly and close to TST.
Midday: Lunch at nearby cafes.
Afternoon: Kowloon Walled City Park, Chi Lin Nunnery & Nan Lian Garden – cultural experience and gardens are calm walking options.
Evening: Ladies Market for shopping and snacks.

Monday (Ocean Park)

Already booked – no changes needed.

Tuesday (Hong Kong Island Highlights)

Morning: Take the Ding Ding tram along the northern Hong Kong Island route to enjoy city views without strenuous walking.
Midday: IFC mall and mid-level escalator area for window shopping and cafe breaks.
Afternoon: Victoria Peak Trail (short, scenic walk) and Peak Tram.
Evening: Hong Kong Park for a relaxed stroll.

Wednesday (Disney Hong Kong)

Already booked – no changes needed.

Thursday (Northern & Eastern New Territories / Kid-friendly activities)

Tsz Shan Monastery – serene visit, not strenuous.
Sha Tin Park & Snoopy’s World – child-friendly and outdoors.
West Kowloon Nursery Park and Art Park – can fit if time allows.

Friday (Water & Zoo / Museums)

Hong Kong Wetland Waterpark – outdoors, fun for the kid, lightweight walking.
Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens – peaceful, not physically demanding.
Optionally, quick stop at Hong Kong Science Museum or Space Museum depending on interest and energy.

Saturday (Southern & Leisure / Shopping)

Morning: Stanley Promenade for scenic walk and boutique shopping.
Lunch at cafes or local restaurants along Stanley.
Afternoon: Hutchison Park or Tuen Mun Park children’s playground if you want a relaxed outdoor experience before ending with any remaining shopping or bakery stops.

Sunday (Half-day / Departure)

Morning: Quick visit to nearby parks or Hong Kong Museum of History if time allows, close to TST.
Lunch: Nearby restaurants or cafes.
Midday: Return to hotel, collect luggage, and head to HK airport by 1:30–2 PM to allow for 4 PM arrival at the airport for an evening flight.

General tips:

Cluster attractions geographically to avoid excessive travel. Your plan does this well.
Use public transport (Octopus card) for easy travel; taxis only for convenience if tired.
Adjust time spent in parks depending on child’s energy levels. Consider early breaks to avoid afternoon fatigue.
Reserve Peak Tram tickets online if possible to avoid queues.
Weather in April is generally mild, but check forecast for outdoor activities and waterparks.

With this fine-tuned plan, your days are balanced between kid-friendly attractions, light sightseeing, and shopping/boutique experiences. The sequence minimizes back-and-forth travel while keeping each day manageable for a child and for yourselves.

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