Island Shangri-La will welcome Santa back to Admiralty on Saturday, 28 November. Bookings are open for two experiences at the hotel. Santa’s Secret Kingdom comes first, marking its 11th Christmas in Hong Kong and its third at Island Shangri-La. The separate lobby visits begin a week later, on 5 December.
What happens inside Santa’s Secret Kingdom?
There’s a new story for children who visited last year’s Magic Menders adventure. This time, the words have vanished from Santa’s Christmas book. The elves enlist the children to help put the story back together through music, games and a paper lantern workshop.
Before the visit, families receive an invitation and a map in the post. Bring one wish list per family and slip it to the elf at check-in. When the children are called by name to meet Santa, he’ll already have their list.
Santa’s Secret Kingdom runs on 28–29 November and 5–6, 11–13, 18–20 and 23–26 December. Public ticket sales through Shangri-La Boutique opened on 3 October. Adults and children aged two and over pay HK$648 to HK$748 each, depending on the date. Younger children go free.
How much is a family photo with Santa?
From 5 to 26 December, families can also meet Santa in the hotel lobby. One booking covers up to four people and includes a printed, framed photograph and a gift.
Weekday sessions cost HK$358, rising to HK$398 on weekends and designated festive days. Weekday visits run from 11am to 7.30pm. On weekends and designated festive days, Santa is there from 10am to 8.30pm.
If you’re interested, you can book Santa’s Secret Kingdom or a family photo with Santa in the hotel lobby through Shangri-La Boutique. For other places to meet Santa in Hong Kong, read our dedicated guide.
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