
From jovial celebratory events to bustling Chinese New Year markets, here’s a list of exciting festive happenings you won’t want to miss!
Chinese New Year might be the time of the year to join the crowds instead of avoiding them. The auspicious occasion calls for large reunions and loud celebrations, all for the purpose of ensuring good fortune for the upcoming year. Simply put, the higher your social energy, the better! While Hong Kong is known for its quality bars and Michelin-starred restaurants, its events and markets form their own spectacles unmatched elsewhere. So, here are our top picks for the best Chinese New Year events and markets in Hong Kong to enjoy with your loved ones.
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1. Festive flower markets

For an extra dose of luck, prosperity, and good fortune, add some symbolic plants into your home. Kumquat and mandarin trees are often bought to welcome wealth, luck, and prosperity, and you’ve probably spotted them outside shops and in lift lobbies. And in case you haven’t noticed, shops filled with orchids are popping in every corner, so why not stop by to pick up some beautiful blooms? They signify renewal of life and a new beginning, and their long branches symbolise longevity. You can easily find them at Chinese New Year markets (for a bargain too!).
The Flower Market in Prince Edward is a permanent marketplace selling quality fresh blooms all year round. You’ll find festive flowers and trees here come Chinese New Year. On the other hand, the Victoria Park Flower Market is also a popular spot to shop for Chinese New Year flowers and decorations while indulging in festivities.
2. Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade

The Chinese New Year Night Parade will take place around the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui on 29 January. Arrive early for the pre-parade performance, where a line-up of international and local talents will showcase everything from dancing and gymnastics to cheerleading and rope skipping. The parade will start at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza and work its way through Canton Road, Haiphong Road, and Nathan Road, before ending at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers.
Tickets go on sale from 11 January, with seats available at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Canton Road, and Nathan Road.
Learn more about the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade.
3. Wishing Trees in Lam Tsuen

Looking for traditional Chinese New Year events in Hong Kong? The famous Wishing Trees in Lam Tsuen are said to bring good luck to those who throw joss paper tied to a pair of mandarins onto them while making a wish. Legend has it that the higher the branch the joss paper lands on, the higher the chance your wish will come true. Each Chinese New Year, people from across the city flock to these Trees to pray for good fortune. While it is tradition to throw your wish-adorned joss paper onto the Wishing Tree, in recent years, organisers have set up wooden stands for visitors to hang their wishes instead to preserve the integrity of the tree. Rest assured, we find the powers of the tree work just as well this way.
Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, Hong Kong, p. 2638 3678
4. Lunar New Year fireworks display

You’ll want to clear your calendar for the evening of 30 January when Victoria Harbour is illuminated with the year’s most spectacular fireworks display. Watch in awe as the night sky ignites in celebration of the Lunar New Year, with vibrant bursts of red and gold cascading over the city’s iconic skyline. The fireworks finale is not to be missed – it’s the perfect way to commemorate new beginnings this CNY.
For the best views, check out our article on where to watch fireworks displays in Hong Kong.
5. Traditional and innovative Chinese New Year feasts

You can’t miss out on the delicious food when it comes to Chinese New Year in Hong Kong! Other than traditional snacks like Chinese New Year cakes and puddings, we’ve also compiled a list of the best Chinese New Year menus in Hong Kong where you’ll find limited-time festive delicacies to enjoy with your family and friends.
6. Lion Dance at The Peninsula

For over 40 years, The Peninsula has dazzled its audience with its Chinese New Year event – a vibrant lion and dragon dance. The awakening ritual featuring nine lions and one dragon will take place on the morning of Saturday 29 January. This spectacularly choreographed performance is designed to bring luck, blessings, and good fortune as the lions and dragon dance into the Year of the Snake. Marvel at the breathtaking performances and costumes, with three exclusive Peninsula red and gold lions included in the troupe, as you celebrate these symbols of prosperity and luck for the new year.
Learn more about the tradition of and symbolism behind lion and dragon dances.
The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Hong Kong, p. 2920 2888
7. The Mills: Spirit Snake Celebration

Make your way to The Mills for the fun-filled “Spirit Snake Celebration”! Follow the winding Spirit Snake into the atrium while playing a game of Hopscotch Snake, where you can hop at your own pace to land on spaces with auspicious wishes for the new year. Of course, any event at The Mills is not complete without paying homage to the creative heritage of its local community. For its Chinese New Year event, the heritage centre has invited Master Lo from Yau Yuen Tong, a renowned calligraphy house in Tsuen Wan, to hand write New Year couplets for visitors to bring home. A “Spun Dragon” dance performance will also take place on 1 February at The Mills – don’t miss out!
The Mills, 45 Pak Tin Par Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong
8. West Kowloon Cultural District: West K Spring Celebrations

West Kowloon Cultural District’s WestK Spring Celebrations brings a string of celebratory activities to the public this Year of the Snake. From now until 28 February, visitors to the neighbourhood will be treated to a variety of art and cultural events. A highlight is a lively Lunar New Year-themed market, where specialty stalls selling festive goods like CNY snacks, traditional pastries, and decorations will take place across Art Park. After tasting your way through the market, let your creativity flow at a workshop or settle down on a picnic mat to enjoy live music performances.
West Kowloon Cultural District, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
9. Airside: Blessings of the Magical Guardians

Kai Tak’s Airside welcomes four auspicious animals from Chinese mythology to wish Hongkongers a prosperous Year of the Snake! The “Blessings of the Magical Guardians” installation presents the four animals in different domains. The kirin and tortoise invite you into the festive garden beside a giant peach blossom tree. When you enter, follow a trail of festive blooms to find the dragon, before catching the phoenix watching over lanterns, drums, and auspicious wishes from up high. Don’t miss the chance to see these four animals in action at the “Spun Dragon” performance and parade on 9 February!
In addition to the installation, a festive handicrafts market will take over Airside from 25 January to 2 February. Stock up on a range of lucky serpent-inspired goods, flowers, decorations, baked goods, and more!
Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Hong Kong
10. Lee Gardens: Bang! Pop! Spark! Party

With a modern take on Chinese New Year festivities, Lee Gardens is injecting a touch of youth to the traditional holiday this Year of the Snake. The “Bang! Pop! Spark!” party will span across Pak Sha Road and Kai Chiu Road from 27 to 31 January, featuring a packed schedule of events. Shop for festive goods from local brands while filling up on CNY-themed treats from various food stalls at the New Year market. Test your luck by joining the mahjong competition or find out if 2025 will be your year at the fortune-telling booth. The main event is a spectacular lion and dragon dance, which refreshes traditional choreography with hip hop elements.
Lee Gardens Area, Pak Sha Road and Kai Chiu Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
11. Kai Tak Sports Park: Festive Outdoor Market

Another Chinese New Year event in Kai Tak, the neighbourhood’s sports park will host its inaugural outdoor New Year Market from 27 January to 2 February, plus two consecutive weekends from 7 February. After stocking up on festive goods at the market, draw a fortune stick at the Wishing Plaza to see how the Year of the Snake will fare for you!
Kai Tak Sports Park, Kai Tak, Hong Kong
12. Harbour City: Lions Roar, Blessings Pour

Hail forth a year of prosperity at Harbour City! The “Lions Roar, Blessings Pour” festive installation will be on display from 11 January to 16 February. You’ll find a winding 28-meter-long Vibrant Lion Corridor at Ocean Terminal Forecourt, showcasing 18 vibrant lions with unique, colour-themed blessings. In addition, celebratory totems will adorn the main staircase to Ocean Terminal. At the top of the stairs, you’ll also find two giant yellow and green lions.
Harbour City, 3-27 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
13. Olympian City: Celebrate the Year of the Snake

From 13 January to 16 February, Olympian City’s atrium will be transformed into a stunning Chinese garden just in time for Lunar New Year. Here, you’ll find a series of decor inspired by iconic festive foods as well as auspicious symbols of good luck, fortune, happiness, and prosperity. In addition to its display, you’ll also find Chinese New Year markets, parades, and workshops popping up around the mall.
Olympian City, 18 Hoi Ting Road, Tai Kok Tsui, Hong Kong
14. Sogo: Maneki-neko

Calling all cat lovers! Sogo Kai Tak’s Chinese New Year displays spotlights the iconic Japanese maneki-neko, aka “fortune-bringing cats.” Make your way to maneki-neko displays around the department store and collect stamps to redeem an exclusive postcard. In addition to photo spots and exclusive prices, Sogo is also launching a series of CNY deals and discounts that you won’t want to miss. For full details, head over to Sogo’s website.
Sogo has locations in Causeway Bay and Kai Tak.