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Ni hao…Chinese New Year 2017 Hong Kong , The Year of the Rooster is almost upon us. This year it is between Jan 22nd to Feb 12th. Hope you have already booked your airline flights and hotels. If you have not, there still might be time. Spending Chinese New Year 2017 in Hong Kong is an experience you do not want to miss. It is fun, exciting and cultural, with all your senses on full alert.
Sunrise Skyline of Hong Kong
Just remembering Hong Kong where the East meets the West takes me back there hearing languages from other countries, getting caught up in the holiday experience and learning the culture of the local people. Here are some great ideas to help you with your tip for the Chinese New Year Celebrations.
Hong Kong Skyline
Are you ready for the biggest festival of the year? Go to a parade where you squeeze between the people for the best spot. Or try some tasty street food, and see the magnificent red lanterns around the city. Chinese New Year is an experience like something you have ever experienced before. Exciting!
There will be local performers, and a parade of floats all along the waterfront. Lets see if I can nail down the time frame of these activities.
Chinese New Year 2017 Parade
Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade
Day: Saturday Jan 28th Chinese New Year’s Day
Loation: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Plaza in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon for the Opening Parade ceremonies.
- 6pm – Music, dance and games
- 7pm – Spectator Stands open up to ticket holders
- 8pm – 9:45 The Parade begins with International floats & roaming costume characters. A sight not to miss. The route takes you along Canton Rd, Haiphong Rd, Nathan Rd, and Salisbury Rd.
- The Parade ends outside the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers.
For more information visit Discover Hong Kong
Tips
- Free viewing areas for the parade are located on Canton Rd, Haiphong Rd, and Nathan Rd.
- Ticket can be purchased in person at the Hong Kong Tourism Board Visitor Center
Lunar New Year 2017 Firework Display
Time and Date: Sunday Jan 29th at 8:00pm (2000)
Located: Around Victoria Harbour Waterfront
Places to view the Fireworks for Free:
- Along the Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront
- Central and Western Promenade
- Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai
- Along the Waterfront walkway backside of the Intercontinental Hotel in Kowloon
Hong Kong Activities
Just because it is Chinese New Year there are still places to see while you are there. Here are a few of my favorite places you can visit. Victoria peak is great during the day but at night the lights of the cities are fantastic. For more tips and information on these recommend activities visit my blog “Hong Kong an Expats Travel Adventure”
- Victoria Peak
- Avenue of the Stars
- Mongkok Shopping
- Maccu
Mongkok Shopping Area
Hotel Recommendations
Intercontinental Hotel in Kowloon is a prime location for the fireworks and the parade. If you are lucky enough book a lower floor room facing the water, you will have a fantastic view and see the awe inspiring fireworks.
IHC Kowloon has great service with clean and comfortable rooms, professional staff and fabulous Restaurants. I highly recommend a stay here.
Restaurant Recommendations
International Hotel Kowloon Hong Kong for luxury cuisine
- Nobu Steak House
- Harbourside
- Steakhouse Wine Bar & Grill
Kowloon
- California Pizza Kitchen
- StreetFood in the Mongkok Shopping Area
There are so many Restaurants to try. Go out and explore, try some street food and some other interesting local food. Walk the streets of Mongkok, explore and you will get a feel of the culture. Make sure to share your discovers in the comment section for others to seek out.
Casino’s in Maccu Hong Kong
Conclusion
Visit Hong Kong for Chinese New Year 2017 or at another time for the Ultimate experience. Only touched on a few places to visit here in Hong Kong and there is so much more to see and experience. I love the vibe of the city and the mixture of the old and new. Unfortunately will not be there for Chinese New Year 2017 but hope to see you there next year.
Please leave me some comments on what you liked the most in Hong Kong, along with activities and hotel recommendations to share with others.
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This is so cool! I almost forgot it’s currently the Year of the Monkey (which is what I am). Should’ve been celebrating all 2016. Darn. Well, Year of the Rooster should be fun too! I would love to see the festivities during this time someday. It might actually be feasible next year… 🙂
Great post with a lot of excellent information! Thanks for sharing, Stephanie!
Thanks Anna,
Hong Kong for New Year’s is so much fun but should be booked ahead of time. The only bad side is some of the shopping is closed but the festivities such as fireworks and parade are fun. I’m sad missed it this year but would love to be in Asia next year. Hope you get a chance to visit 🙂
Happy Travels, Stephanie (1AdventureTraveler)