Hongkongers are all set to welcome Lunar New Year in a big way. From towering horses and embroidered art installations to lantern seas, peach blossom gardens and playful character displays, malls and major attractions across the city are marking the Year of the Horse with large-scale festive setups.
Here’s our list of where to see the best Chinese New Year displays in Hong Kong.
Lee Gardens — Causeway Bay
Lee Gardens transforms into a retro Hong Kong movie world for Lunar New Year 2026. Highlights include an 8m retro theatre façade, a 7m curtain printed with iconic film quotes, neon-lit signage and recreated cinema settings. The decorations span Hysan Place and surrounding areas, bringing classic Lunar New Year movie scenes back to life with immersive photo spots.
The programme also features movie-themed parties, live music performances, cinematic lion dance shows and interactive family activities throughout the Lee Gardens Area.
When: Until February 28, 2026
Where: Hysan Place, 500 Hennessy Road, Causeway Bay
Details: Visit the website for more information
GO PARK Sai Sha — Ma On Shan
GO PARK Sai Sha rolls out a large-scale floral installation for the Year of the Horse, anchored by a 5.9m carousel set in a peach-pink landscape. The floral-themed installations include a 2.8m peach blossom tree, a peach blossom walkway, a mirrored garden display and a windmill platform at GO PARK 2. The open-air setting combines spring florals with dedicated pet-friendly photo areas throughout the venue.
When: Until March 1, 2026
Where: 9 Hoi Ying Rd, Ma On Shan
Details: Visit the website for the full event calendar
Cityplaza — Taikoo
Cityplaza partners with young artist Xietu and his brand Soong and Soong for “Evergreen Blessings,” a pine-themed Lunar New Year installation. A seven-metre Sleepy Soong archway anchors the 2/F Atrium, joined by a five-metre dragon figure and bonsai-inspired displays. The eight installations reinterpret fortune, wealth and destiny through contemporary art and pine tree symbolism.
When: Until March 3, 2026
Where: 2/F Atrium & Centre Bridge, Cityplaza, Taikoo
Details: Visit the website for more information
IFC Mall — Central
IFC Mall invites Brazilian artist Naíma Almeida to create “The Phoenix’s Celestial Court,” a large-scale Lunar New Year installation at the Oval Atrium. A four-metre phoenix rises at the centre, surrounded by hundreds of geometric birds in vivid colours. You can spin floral pinwheels and activate moving bird elements within this contemporary reinterpretation of a traditional auspicious motif.
When: Until March 3, 2026
Where: Oval Atrium, Podium Level 1, ifc mall, 8 Finance St, Central
Details: Visit the website for more information
Pacific Place — Admiralty
Pacific Place unveils “Whimsical Gallop,” transforming the mall into a contemporary Chinese garden in soft pink tones. A 3.5-metre embroidered horse takes centre stage at Park Court, joined by three handcrafted horses created by YLYstudio. Floral motifs, lanterns, gazebos and over 590 embroidered ornaments extend across the mall and into Starstreet Precinct.
When: Until March 3, 2026
Where: Pacific Place & Starstreet Precinct, Admiralty
Details: Visit the website for more information
AIRSIDE — Kai Tak
AIRSIDE partners with Korean illustration series ZIZONE for “The Lucky Cat Shop,” featuring large-scale pink installations led by a 4m inflatable PINGO lucky cat. The atrium includes a candy-themed area, a three-metre kumquat wishing tree and themed backdrops inspired by the characters PINGO, Z.Z and BREAD18. The comic-style setup turns the space into a playful Lunar New Year display. Make a stop here before heading to the Chinese New Year market at Kai Tak Sports Park Waterfront promenade.
When: Until March 8, 2026
Where: The Atrium, 2/F, AIRSIDE, Kai Tak
Details: Visit Instagram for more event details
Citygate Outlets — Tung Chung
Citygate Outlets teams up with Calbee for “A Golden-Crisp New Year,” featuring eight large-scale snack-themed installations across the mall. Highlights include a 3.8m giant potato chip bag pouring cascading chips, a 4.5m Jagabee Fries House and a 2.8m “Wealthy God” character. Four Calbee mascots appear in festive outfits, creating interactive photo spots.
When: Until March 8, 2026
Where: G/F Entrance, L2 Atrium & L2 Bridge, Citygate Outlets, Tung Chung
Details: Visit the website for more information
Ngong Ping 360 — Lantau Island
Ngong Ping 360 rolls out horse-themed installations across Ngong Ping Village for Lunar New Year. At Stupa Square, five festive horses form the “Golden Steed” display, while a giant lucky bag and a fortune wheel photo spot add interactive elements. The decorations are arranged to symbolise the Five Blessings, with peach blossoms and gold ingots incorporated throughout.
The programme also includes meeting the famous Feng Shui Master Mak Ling Ling and God of Fortune, as well as lion dances and cultural shows by the Fumei Youth Yingge Dance Troupe of Puning City with Enqi Zhuang.
When: Until March 8, 2026
Where: Ngong Ping Village, Lantau Island
Details: Visit the website for event details
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza — Tsim Sha Tsui
The annual Chinese New Year Lantern Display returns with large-scale handcrafted works celebrating Hong Kong’s Intangible Cultural Heritage. , Veteran masters create horse-themed lanterns incorporating lions, bats and prosperity symbols, alongside designs inspired by cheongsam and festive traditions. Lighting up from 6pm – 11pm every Thursday to Sunday, the outdoor installation lights up nightly by Victoria Harbour.
When: Until March 15, 2026 (Thu-Sun)
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsim Sha Tsui
Details: Visit the website for more information
Lee Tung Avenue — Wan Chai
Lee Tung Avenue lights up Lunar New Year with over 800 red and gold lanterns suspended across its 200-metre tree-lined promenade, with lights on from 5pm daily. At Central Piazza, twelve 3.5-metre peach blossom trees form a blossom garden setting. The large-scale lantern canopy and floral courtyard create one of Hong Kong Island’s most recognisable festive photo backdrops.
When: Until March 15, 2026
Where: 200 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
Details: Visit Instagram for more information
LANDMARK — Central
LANDMARK’s atrium features a large-scale Year of the Horse installation centred on sculpted horses moving across a jade-inspired water landscape. Peach blossom arrangements and cascading water elements frame the display, extending vertically through the mall’s open space. The coordinated décor creates a unified nature-themed setting at the heart of Central’s shopping district.
When: During the festival period
Where: 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central
Details: Visit the website for more information
The Peninsula Hong Kong — Tsim Sha Tsui
The Peninsula Hong Kong welcomes the Year of the Horse with red lanterns illuminating its iconic forecourt. On New Year’s Day (February 17) at 9am, a troupe of renowned dancers will stage a lion and dragon dance featuring eight lions and one dragon. The ceremony begins with the traditional eye-dotting ritual before the performance continues inside the hotel.
When: During the festival period
Where: 22 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Details: Visit the website for more information
Header image credits: The Peninsula, Lee Gardens, Pacific Place