Welcome the Year of the Dragon
Hong Kong is a year-round party destination but nothing matches the warmth, colour and spectacle of seeing the city celebrate the Chinese New Year. From 17 January to 6 February 2012, Asia’s world city will welcome the Year of the Dragon with colourful flower markets, breathtaking fireworks, a dazzling world-class night parade, bustling incense-filled temples, lively sports events, and much more. Welcome to the Hong Kong Chinese New Year Celebrations!
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Chinese New Year Night Parade
(23 January 2012)

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. Now in its 17th year, and sponsored by Cathay Pacific for the 14th consecutive year, 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.
Time:
8pm - 9:30 pm; spectator stands open to ticket holders at 7pm.
Admission:
HK$350 / $300 / $220 / $180 per person for seating in the spectator stands at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Canton Road and Nathan Road; free viewing along the parade route; you can also join a tour taking you to some of Hong Kong's exciting attractions in the daytime and enjoy the parade from reserved grandstand seats in the evening. Ticket sales will start at mid January 2012. Please check DiscoverHongKong.com for details.
Enquiry:
Visitor Hotline +852 2508 1234
2012 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display
(24 January 2012)

Starting the Year with a Bang
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: Victoria Harbour between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui
Time: 8pm
Admission: Free
Want a different fireworks experience? Join a Fireworks Display Cruise and enjoy the show while sailing around world-famous Victoria Harbour.
Chinese New Year Race Day (25 January 2012)

A Hong Kong Tradition
A uniquely Hong Kong tradition, this day at the races is held on the Third Day of the Chinese New Year, when local sports fans head to Sha Tin Racecourse, hoping to kick off the New Year with a winner.

Time: Admission from 10:30am;
first race begins at 12:30pm
Venue: Sha Tin Racecourse, New Territories
Admission: HK$100 for Tourist Badge
(with presentation of valid travel documents) with admission to the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Members’ Enclosure
Website: www.hkjc.com
More New Year Events include:
  • Flower Markets (17 - 22 January 2012)
  • Parade Floats Exhibits and Stage Performance (24 January - 6 February 2012)
  • Chinese New Year Fortune-Seeking Trip
  • A Touch of Gold at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong (17 January - 6 February 2012)
  • Asian Challenge Cup (23 and 26 January 2012)
  • Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival 2012 (23 January - 6 February 2012)
  • The 40th Hong Kong Arts Festival 2012 (28 January - 8 March 2012)
  • Hong Kong Marathon 2012 (5 February 2012)
    • More event details will be released in DiscoverHongKong.com in late-November, please keep an eye on the website!


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