Celebrate Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
The longest and most important Chinese holiday. In the weeks leading up to the two-week holiday, several traditional activities are necessary to do in order to properly prepare for Chinese New Year.
You'll find the festive mood infectious as the people of Hong Kong come out to welcome the New Year!
This is a holiday festival like no other, an amazing celebration that is full of ancient traditions, rituals and culture.
Experience the unique fusion of ancient customs and modern fun in one of the world's biggest Chinese New Year celebrations. You'll be captivated by fragrant flower markets and thrilled by a spectacular night parade, exciting fireworks, fast-paced sporting event and much more.
This is a holiday festival like no other, an amazing celebration that is full of ancient traditions, rituals and culture.
Experience the unique fusion of ancient customs and modern fun in one of the world's biggest Chinese New Year celebrations. You'll be captivated by fragrant flower markets and thrilled by a spectacular night parade, exciting fireworks, fast-paced sporting event and much more.
Starting the Year with a Bang
Hundreds of thousands will line both sides of iconic Victoria Harbour on the Second Day of Chinese New Year to witness Hong Kong ushering in the Year of the Dragon with an astounding fireworks display. Join them and start the Year of the Dragon with a heart-stopping bang.
Venue:
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Victoria Harbour between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui
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Time:
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8pm
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Hong Kong, the Events Capital of Asia, offers a smorgasbord of fascinating and exciting events ranging from colourful local festivals to world-class arts and sports events. Concerts, theatre and dance performances by famous international artists and local Canto-pop singers create dynamic experiences. The city's various consumer fairs showcase a wide variety of latest products ranging from books to computer games to flowers. Check out the Event Calendar for upcoming events.
Chinese New Year Night Parade
Chinese New Year celebrations in local Chinatowns around the world are in the most part the offspring of those in Hong Kong. Thanks to streams of emigration from the city, much of what is seen in Chinese celebrations from San Francisco to Sydney, originates from Hong Kong. Hong Kong's celebrations are the king of them all, and the city is full to bursting with events for Chinese New Year. The crowning glory of the city's events is the International Chinese New Year parade, a must see, if you're in the city.
A Giant Harbour-front Street Party
The world-famous night parade is one of the best-loved events of all the Chinese New Year’s celebrations in Hong Kong.The parade snakes around Tsim Sha Tsui in a stream of brightly coloured floats and international / local performing artists that turns the harbour-front area into a giant street party. Starting at 6pm, there will be roving performers and interactive games to warm-up the crowds along the parade route.
Parade Route:
The parade starts at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon and proceeds along Canton Road, Haiphong Road, Nathan Road and Salisbury Road, and ends in front of Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers. |
8pm - 9:30pm; spectator stands open to ticket holders at 7pm
Shopping & Dining Delights
It's "out with the old and in with the new" at Chinese New Year as Hong Kong people take advantage of the irresistible sales and splash out on new wardrobes or something new for the home. Hong Kong is one of the world's truly great shopping destinations where you can buy virtually anything you want. You'll find there's no better place to indulge yourself. You can also enjoy the sumptuous food offered in this Culinary Capital of Asia; and savour HK signature dishes & Chinese festive delicacies.
While some smaller establishments take time out during the holidays, shops and restaurants accredited by the Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme remain open throughout the Chinese New Year holiday to ensure you get the best bargains and enjoy great seasonal dining offers.
While some smaller establishments take time out during the holidays, shops and restaurants accredited by the Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme remain open throughout the Chinese New Year holiday to ensure you get the best bargains and enjoy great seasonal dining offers.
Pilgrimages
Chinese New Year is a time to give thanks for the past 12 months and pray for good fortune in the coming year. Join the huge crowds as they make a pilgrimage to Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple. Here the soothsayers in the adjacent arcade will predict your future. Spin the Wheel of Fortune at Sha Tin's Che Kung Temple to dispel bad luck and encourage good fortune. Or visit the fabled Wishing Trees in Lam Tsuen and make a wish!
Hongkong well-wishing festival 2012
Visit Lam Tsuen during the Lunar New Year and join local residents to make a lucky wish and enjoy a host of related fun cultural activities
Other Events
A Symphony of Lights is a stunning multimedia show, proclaimed by Guinness Word Records as the "World's Largest Permanent Sound and Light Show" that involves 44 buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour. At 8pm every night, the sky is transformed into a bright shining canvass composed of stunning lights and lasers. This amazing show is a must-see event that will leave you mesmerised!
Best Vantage Points:
2. The Promenade around the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.
3. Joining a harbour cruise tour that provides the best seats for the show.
Experience a slice of Hong Kong movie history with a visit to the Avenue of Stars along the Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Promenade. It's here you'll find commemorative plaques, handprints of famous stars and contributors, a two-metre tall statue of international kung-fu hero Bruce Lee, souvenirs for sale and panoramic views of the harbour and Hong Kong Island skyline. Directions : Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Exit F, take subway (pedestrian tunnel) to East
Tsim Sha Tsui KCR Station Exit J and follow the signs.
Tsim Sha Tsui KCR Station Exit J and follow the signs.
Interactive Fun
Check out what's fun about Chinese New Year celebrations with e-cards, wallpapers and beautiful Chinese New Year decorations - hui chun (lucky sayings). Consult our Chinese horoscopes to find out what's in store for you in the current Year of the Dragon!
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