Hong Kong's Hidden Gems #5 -- Water Supply Department H2OPE Centre
Ever wonder how fresh water is processed and delivered effortlessly into your home? Well for starters, it is not effortless! And, it is definitely not easy. Hong Kong's Water Supply Department (WSD) H2OPE Centre tells it all. It is yet another hidden gem that brings a great wealth of knowledge and interactive fun to your family. If you are visiting the city with young ones, and have a half-day of free time, this is the place to be. The centre covers all key topics one has to know about water. From collection, treatment, distribution, to conservation, you can readily choose content to skim through or deep dive into. Many displays combine visual/audio elements, along with interactive games that captivate your attention, and provide an amusing experience for children. Depending on your interest level, you can spend easily between 1 to 3 hours in the cosy facility. My favourite fun-fact takeaway was that Zebrafish is used as a real-time biosensing alert on water quality giv