Winnie T.
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I’m from United States, where we’ve bastardized religion. So I’m here as an atheist from a strictly anthropological perspective with two kids, ages 5 and 7. We had a great time.
I think it’s important to understand the perspectives of major religions - we’ve visited Buddhist temples and are equally grateful for learnings from a biblical park. And it’s equally important to teach my kids that it’s OK to believe or not believe something, as long as the conclusions they come to is that of their own. We also taught them to be open minded about others perspectives.
Now that you know where I’m coming from, understand that I’m reviewing this park strictly on entertainment value and facilities, and impartialness, not on biblical accuracy.
First, my kids loved the outdoor areas and interactive activities. There was plenty to do in a day, and there is really something for everyone here. We especially appreciated the 3D room experience, areas to build using different elements, the wide array of musical instruments and games, and the outdoor play areas. The location next to the beach was great on a hot day!
Second, for a biblical park, I was also impressed with the element of conservation and environmental concern, as well as their openness to dinosaurs. There’s no interpretation here of the earth being only several thousands years old. There was also a section for what a future ark may look like and a general theme of caring for the people and animals around us. (Americas flavor of Christianity is a much more sad and selfish affair, and I hope that branch of Christianity never makes it to my motherland).
Regardless, unless you’re studying religions around the world like we have been, this park isn’t worth the $200 admission price. Especially given how cheap other Hong Kong museums are. We would never be back, but we made the most out of it and it was fairly enjoyable. I don’t think older kids would enjoy this as much though.