Know before you go

• The night parade is on the first day and fireworks over the harbour on the second.

Airport to Tsim Sha Tsui and Victoria Harbour

Hong Kong airport (HKG) has the Airport Express to Central in 24 minutes.

MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui for the parade and harbour fireworks.

Public transport directions to Tsim Sha Tsui and Victoria Harbour

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Ibis Hong Kong Central and Sheung Wan
• Mid-range: Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island
• Splurge: The Peninsula Hong Kong

Links search the nights from 4 February to 9 February. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual visit schedule for 5 to 8 February 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Ocean Park.
• Science Museum.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo.

6 tours worth booking for Chinese New Year in Hong Kong

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Tim Ho Wan Cheap Michelin dim sum
• Kam's Roast Goose Roast meats
• Temple Street Night Market Street food

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• M+ museum.
• Palace Museum.

Getting around on event days

• MTR and Octopus card; Apple Pay works on gates.

Day trips from Hong Kong

• Macau: 45 minutes by bridge bus
• Lamma Island: 30 minutes by ferry

Questions people ask

When is Chinese New Year in Hong Kong 2027?

The next edition is 5 to 8 February 2027.

How do I get from the airport to Tsim Sha Tsui and Victoria Harbour?

Hong Kong airport (HKG) has the Airport Express to Central in 24 minutes. MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui for the parade and harbour fireworks.

Where should I stay for Chinese New Year in Hong Kong?

For most visitors the best base is Tsim Sha Tsui and Wan Chai: Harbour and MTR.

What else can we do around Chinese New Year in Hong Kong?

Good short outings in Hong Kong include Victoria Peak tram, Dim sum and food tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Chinese New Year in Hong Kong?

Family-friendly picks: Victoria Peak tram, Lantau Big Buddha and cable car, Hong Kong Disneyland. Ocean Park.

How far is Tsim Sha Tsui and Victoria Harbour from Hong Kong centre?

About 3 km in a straight line. MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui for the parade and harbour fireworks.

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