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Chinese New Year, Hong Kong.

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Chinese New Year / Spring Festival is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in China. Hong Kong’s Chinese New Year festival is world-famous.

In Hong Kong, people mark the occasion with a unique fusion of modern fun and ancient customs. The three days comprising a night parade, spectacular fireworks, and horse racing often make it to the top of world festival event lists.

Crowds line the streets and make way for the parade in the Tsim Sha Tsui area (map) near Victoria Harbour. The night parade begins at 8pm but pre-parade street performances usually begin at 6pm. You’d better arrive early to get a good spot.

Also сheck оut мore info: Trip PlannerE-guidebooks

In modern China, migrant workers in China travel home to have reunion dinners with their families on Chinese New Year’s Eve. Buses and airlines starting from 15 days before the New Year’s Day. This 40-day period is called chunyun, and is known as the world’s largest annual migration. More interurban trips are taken in mainland China in this period than the total population of China.

Each year, around 15 festive, open-air flower markets temporarily sprout up across the city. Our pick: Victoria Park (map) – usually the largest venue – or Mong Kok’s (map) smaller street market.

Come midnight on the eve of Chinese New Year, thousands gather at Wong Tai Sin Temple (map) to make offerings – it’s believed that the earlier they arrive, the bigger the blessing. Set on the south side of Kowloon’s Lion Rock mountain, this sprawling complex of altars, pavilions and gardens is an important site for Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian worshippers.

The Temple Street Night Market (map) pedestrian street is a place to browse for bargains and to snack or have a meal beforehand.

On the second day of the Spring Festival, Victoria Harbour is scheduled to roar with a giant firework display with choreographed pyrotechnics. The show is set to last for about 25 minutes. It usually coincides with the daily record-setting Symphony of Lights with its colorful building lights and laser light show.

The best places to view the display are both sides of the harbor front in Tsim Sha Tsui , Central, Wan Chai, by boat on the water, or from The Peak.

 

#1 Visit Shanghai

Here are some things that tourists may find interesting or helpful when visiting city. Don’t miss the Old City in Shanghai.

#2 Visit Hong Kong

Our article about the city of Hong Kong. Information about the city’s attractions, culture, events, and activities. Public transport.

#3 Visit Wulingyuan

Wulingyuan is the name of one of the parks that make up the “Zhangjiajie Scenic Area”. Useful travel information. Transport.

Public transport.

Information about all types of public transport.

MRT.com.hk (Commuter trains, Light Rail) • hktramways.com (city tram) • The Peak Tram

Octopus card – a contactless smart payment card, is widely accepted on railways, buses and ferries, and can be used for payment in most retail stores.

BAOLAU.com – transportation network in Asia includes flights, trains, buses and ferries.

The most common direction-finding app used by the Chinese themselves is Baidu Maps, though it is only available in Chinese. Amap is effectively the Citymapper for the whole of China.

Also сheck оut мore info: Getting around (discoverhongkong.com) • TransportationTips for Your China Train Trip (chinahighlights.com)

BUS: A coach or bus in rural China is a different experience. City buses vary from city to city. However, if you can understand the bus routes then they are cheap and go almost everywhere.

TRAIN: Train travel is the main method of long-distance transportation for the Chinese, with an extensive network of routes covering most of the country. >> seat61.com  (*Rail travel in China)

AIRPORT: Hong Kong International Airport. The main international gateways to mainland China are Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Daxing International Airport), Shanghai (Shanghai Pudong International Airport) and Guangzhou (Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport).

WATERWAYS: Star Ferry + TurboJetCotai JetChu Kong Passenger Transport.

Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations Live Stream 香港跨年倒數演出直播

It won’t be New Year’s Eve without a lineup of exciting “Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations”! Watch the exciting performances from internationally acclaimed pianist, Niu Niu, the Hong Kong Rope Skipping Club and Gekko, a Taiko drum ensemble, and a special edition of the multimedia light and sound show ‘A Symphony of Lights’ and welcome 2023 together.

Hong Kong welcomes you! Travel requirements have been adjusted, so you can enjoy your Hong Kong trip even more! Hope to see you in Hong Kong very soon!

video source: HONG KONG / youtube.com /

Useful websites.

Links to additional resources with useful information for planning your trip.

VISAS & IMMIGRATION.

The documents you are to prepare before submission of visa application. Guidelines for Visa Applications. Visa Service Center.

chinahighlights.com

China Highlights is one of the best China tour companies. The website has a lot of useful information about China.

Baidu Maps.

It is one of the most popular digital mapping services in China. Public transportation directions for major cities in China.

China Culture is an official website of the Chinese government that provides information on Chinese culture and arts. It offers articles, videos, and images on topics such as history, literature, calligraphy, painting, and folk customs.

chinahighlights.com – is one of the best China tour companies that specializes in customized and creative China tours.

China Daily is an English-language newspaper that provides news and information about China, including cultural events, tourism, and travel advice.

Food

China Sichuan Food: This website is dedicated to Sichuan cuisine.

The Woks of Life is a food blog run by a family of Chinese-American foodies. They share recipes and stories about Chinese cuisine, as well as tips on cooking and entertaining.

Omnivore’s Cookbook is a food blog that offers a mix of Chinese and other Asian recipes.

China Daily is an English-language newspaper that offers coverage of Chinese food culture. Its food section features articles on regional cuisine, restaurant reviews, and culinary events.

Migrationology is a travel and food blog run by food blogger and YouTuber, Mark Wiens. He has a section on his website dedicated to Chinese food and street food, where he shares his experiences and recommendations.

Eating Asia is a blog run by food and travel writers, Robyn Eckhardt and David Hagerman. They specialize in documenting food and culture throughout Asia, including China.