【Hong Kong】Explore the magical journey of Hong Kong's Lantern Festival without spending a penny unjustly
With the grand opening of the Hong Kong Lantern Festival, in addition to the brilliant lanterns, you also have the chance to enjoy the stunning light show, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, and the wonderful experience of 'Hong Kong Night Feast'—all for free! At Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui, you can enjoy a full day of fun. Here is the ultimate guide I have carefully prepared for you:
🎐Hong Kong Lantern Festival
Near the historic former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower, as dusk falls (6 pm), the lanterns slowly light up. There are exciting dragon dance performances and traditional handicraft displays, showcasing Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage.
🕰️Event Time: From now until February 25th, every night from 18:00 to 23:00
📍Location: Outdoor Plaza of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre
🎁Hong Kong Welcomes You 'Hong Kong Night Feast'
Located next to the lantern festival, the Hong Kong Tourism Board offers different dining experiences. I have selected the C'est La B restaurant for everyone—not only is it conveniently located, but it also offers reasonable prices and great value for money.
🕰️Event Time: From now until March 31st
💫Hong Kong Light Show
Against the vast backdrop of Victoria Harbour, every night at 8 pm, accompanied by melodious music, the light show is spectacularly staged, with special patterns added this year to welcome the Year of the Dragon. Tip: No need to take a boat, you can enjoy this visual feast from the shore.
🕰️Every night at 8 pm, lasting 10 minutes
🎨Hong Kong Arts Festival
Starting from February 22nd and continuing into March, various exciting performances and exhibitions will be held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tai Kwun, and other venues. In particular, the free performances at Tai Kwun are worth paying attention to in advance.
🖼️Hong Kong Museum of Art
Don't miss the 'Titian, Renaissance, and Venetian School' exhibition, ending before February 28th. Here, not only are there original works by masters like Titian and Giorgione, but there are also many exhibitions worth seeing.
🕰️From now until February 28th, closed on Thursdays
🌈Recommended One-Day Tour Itinerary:
- Morning: Start from Harbour City's Gateway Arcade, take photos at the Smiling Coast (free)
- Noon: Take the Star Ferry to Central (5HK$), experience the Central Ferris Wheel (20HK$)
- Afternoon: Visit Tai Kwun (free), take the tram to Causeway Bay (3HK$)
- Evening: Enjoy the Hong Kong Lantern Festival (free), watch the Victoria Harbour Light Show (free)
Immerse in the arts vibe at the once prison and police headquarters of Hong Kong. Brave through the years of history, the heritage building sits well with lots of cafes and artisanal stores in it. Great for an afternoon of exploring!
now become art center and relaxing place with maintaining old jail design and small museum of story for this building, such a nice place to chill
The historic heritage place right in the heart of Hong Kong where you could witness the first Magistrate court and the built in prisoners cells in order to maintain laws and orders by the British. Entrance is free with guide tour.
This time come with family after birthday celebration in Central. Nice weather in Decemeber and not so cold yet which is very good for photo taking and visiting the museum. Elderly have alot to talk about when seeing those exhibits.
The biggest heritage building revitalisation ever in Hong Kong. Former Police station and headquarter now turn into a historic landmark for exhibition.
A good place to visit if you are travelling to Hong Kong. If you’re a HK citizen, you should’ve been here already! There are a number of historical buildings you can enter and see the prison cells in which prisoners used to live in. There is a building which holds a great deal of contemporary art and a number of high-quality restaurants with indoor and outdoor seating in the courtyard. There are also a few souvenir shops.