Hongkongers are all set to welcome Lunar New Year in a big way. And to commemorate the Year Of The Snake, districts and malls across the city have organised CNY set-ups that feature everything from larger-than-life mascots and sprawling flower gardens, to lantern displays and even a Coca-Cola-inspired set-up. Here’s our list of where to see the best Chinese New Year displays in Hong Kong.
AIRSIDE — Kai Tak
AIRSIDE invites you to celebrate the Year of the Snake with its spectacular Blessings of the Magical Guardians installation. Featuring four auspicious beasts from Chinese legend tales — dragon, kirin, phoenix, and tortoise — take centre stage at The Atrium, bringing prosperity, longevity, and fortune to the visitors. They are crafted from upcycled materials by local artists and community groups and will even ‘come to life’ on special days. You can also visit the 3-metre tall peach blossom tree, and play with the supersized Snakes & Ladders game and shop at Lunar New Year markets.
When: January 16-February 15, 2025
Where: The Atrium, 2/F, AIRSIDE, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Central Market — Central
This Chinese New Year, Central Market transforms into a magical space featuring Disney’s cat and dog characters, including Lucifer from Cinderella, the Dalmatian family, and Marie from The Aristocats, all dressed in festive attire. From now until February 16, bring your little ones to take pictures and shop for themed merchandise at the Disney pop-up store. Other highlights include a giant mahjong party by Glocal Mahjong, workshops on mahjong culture, and a special market offering festive snacks and pastries.
When: From now until February 16, 2025
Where: Oasis G/F, Grand Staircase Front 1/F & 2/F, 93 Queen’s Road Central, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Citygate Outlets — Tung Chung
For the first time ever, Citygate Outlets teamed up with KITKAT and bring Catch The Luck Lunar New Year display. From now until February 16, the mall comes alive with eight larger-than-life, interactive Lucky Cat and Daruma installations, and don’t miss the beautifully crafted Shrine of Love, complete with a two-metre Japanese lantern and intricate flower lanterns by Mo Cheng. Catch the traditional lion dances and the Yosakoi Soran performance on designated days.
When: From now until February 16, 2025
Where: 20 Tat Tung Road, Tung Chung
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Cityplaza — Quarry Bay
Many people love a daily can of Coca-Cola; if you’re a fan, head to Cityplaza for its collaboration with the brand for the LIVE HAPPY Cheers! Lunar New Year celebrations! The retro diner-themed concept features six interactive zones where you can create personalised fai chun, draw fortune fries with ketchup messages, and take pictures with iconic Coca-Cola crates and classic booth seating. Spend HK$200 or more to redeem fun gifts like the LIVE Happy Apron Set.
When: January 16-February 16, 2025
Where: 18 Tai Koo Shing Road, Quarry Bay
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Citywalk — Tsuen Wan
In collaboration with Lai Yuen, the former themed park in Hong Kong, and LOCOLOCO, Citywalk in Tsuen Wan brings festive spirits with Happy Fat Year display. At the event hall, have fun playing six Lai Yuen’s classic games, such as coin and ring toss, and can knockdown games, with chances to win limited-edition souvenirs. Meanwhile, the LOCOLOCO Lunar New Year Fair features over 20 stalls selling festive treats, decorations, and gift boxes.
When: January 17-February 16, 2025
Where: Event Hall, Citywalk, 1 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
ELEMENTS — West Kowloon
Ring in the Year of the Snake at ELEMENTS! The shopping mall has partnered with local fashion and fabric artist Sonic Lam to present the Embrace Springtime with Full Vigour CNY display. The centrepiece stealing the spotlight is a majestic 5.5-metre-tall peacock, crafted with colourful textiles and feathers that accurately depict its body and tail to show its grandeur. Surrounding the peacock are floating auspicious knots, lanterns, and textile flowers, echoing the spirit of vigour and abundance.
When: January 15-February 16, 2025
Where: 1/F Metal Zone, ELEMENTS, 1 Austin Road West, West Kowloon
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Festival Walk — Kowloon Tong
Festival Walk is in full bloom this Chinese New Year with the Festival Walk x wiggle wiggle Joyous Flower World, running from January 10 to February 9. This partnership with the fashion brand wiggle wiggle marks their first exhibit in Hong Kong, featuring a 3-metre-tall wiggle bear and colourful interactive zones. The most popular photo spots include the Upside-Down Room, reimagined from their Korean flagship store, the playful wiggle bear ball pit and a whimsical telephone booth.
When: January 10-February 9, 2025
Where: Level LG2, Festival Walk, 80 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Harbour City — Tsim Sha Tsui
Chinese New Year celebrations wouldn’t be complete without lion dances. This Lunar New Year, Harbour City features 18 colourful lions and 13 traditional Chinese drums at its Lions Roar, Blessings Pour installations. In distinctive hues, each lion carries its own New Year blessing – for instance, yellow for ‘Soaring to Great Success’, red for ‘A Burst of Good Fortune’, and light green for ‘Smooth Sailing Ahead’. You are invited to touch the lions and strike the drums for good luck! Besides, you can redeem Good Fortune Cards created by celebrity Feng Shui Master Lee Shing Chak, with proceeds benefiting the Hong Kong Blood Cancer Foundation.
When: January 11-February 16, 2025
Where: Ocean Terminal Forecourt and Atrium, G/F, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
IFC — Central
This Lunar New Year, ifc mall transforms its Oval Atrium into a Tapestry of Abundance. Running from January 16 to February 12, the Shan Shui-inspired garden features majestic mountains and flowing water, indicating prosperity and success. Stroll across the Koi Encounter Bridge and create personalised digital paintings at the Canvas of Blessings. Don’t forget to craft your own Fan of Fortune, adorned with auspicious symbols, as a special keepsake!
When: January 16-February 12, 2025
Where: Oval Atrium, Podium Level 1, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Langham Place — Mong Kok
There is a Chinese saying that fish represent abundance, and Langham Place welcomes the Year of the Snake with the Goldfish Art Experience Pavilion. In collaboration with local printmaker and tattoo artist Li Ning, this Chinese New Year display features the Goldfish Fantasy Trilogy mural, which is inspired from Goldfish Street. Enjoy taking photos at the interactive Fisheye Photo Taking Booth and release your worries at the Goldfish Stress-Free Zone.
When: January 10-February 16, 2025
Where: L4, Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Mong Kok
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
LCX — Tsim Sha Tsui
LCX is celebrating this Lunar New Year with M&M’S! From now until 14 February, add a pop of colour to the festivities and meet the fan favourite M&M’S characters at the Lions Roar, Blessings Pour CNY display. From a themed photo booth, to interactive games like a claw machine, try your hand in winning exclusive goodies. Redeem M&M’S red packets and fai chun upon spedning.
When: Now until February 14, 2025
Where: Level 3, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Lee Gardens — Causeway Bay
Lee Gardens celebrates the Year of the Snake with a Bang! Pop! Spark! Party! Drawing inspiration from local Hong Kong culture, visitors can join the Lee Gardens Street Game, Hawkers’ Run, Red Dog Debate, and Mahjong Tournament 100. Additionally, find out your fortune for the year ahead at the Chinese New Year Market’s fortune-telling and Tarot reading booths. Even your furry friends can join in the festivities with a selection of curated pet accessories, snacks, and grooming services.
When: January 27-31, 2025
Where: Pak Sha Road and Kai Chiu Road, Causeway Bay
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Lee Tung Avenue — Wan Chai
Lee Tung Avenue continues its tradition of hanging up a canopy of over 800 Chinese lanterns with the Lanterns-Lit Year of the Snake display to celebrate the festival. In light of the Chinese Lantern Festival and Valentine’s Day, the CNY displays also add a romantic touch with 12 beautiful 4-metre peach blossom trees and a heart-shaped arch. Enjoy lion dance performances and shop at the charity market – the Salvation Army CNY Chill Fest. Honouring the street’s historic roots as a hub for wedding-related items, the venue will also host exclusive wedding-themed events throughout the celebration period.
When: January 14-March 2, 2025
Where: 200 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
MegaBox — Kowloon Bay
MegaBox is getting festive for Chinese New Year with the adorable MegaBox x mofusand Cuddly Cat Hanami Station. From now until February 16, visit Hong Kong’s first 18-feet Cuddly Cat Hanami Station and a 17-feet Giant Maneki-Neko mofusand. Take pictures at the Cherry Blossom Bridge and Golden Prosperity Flower, or toss a customised wish coin into the Wishing Well with Cuddly Cat. After that, you’re invited to design your own Lucky e-Omamori, shop exclusive merchandise at the mofusand Pop-up Store!
When: December 14, 2024-February 16, 2025
Where: L5 Atrium and Outdoor Area, MegaBox, Kowloon Bay
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Metro City Plaza — Tseung Kwan O
Metro City Plaza transforms into a LEGO Playground this Lunar New Year, featuring five themed zones, including a 4-metre-tall MCP Fortune Pinball Game and the Maneki Neko Mansion. Snap photos under the 3.5-metre LEGO Peach Tree or compete in the Formula-Fun Race. Kids can enjoy STEAM-inspired LEGO workshops and the Vibrant Bouncing Paradise. H·COINS members can also redeem exclusive LEGO® festive ornaments and red packets.
When: January 11-February 16, 2025
Where: L1, MCP Central, 8 Yan King Road, Tseung Kwan O
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
New Town Plaza — Sha Tin
Over in Sha Tin, New Town Plaza will set a romantic tone with The Peach Blossom Fortune Garden in the atrium. This beautiful display, designed to bring blessings and luck, features a 4-metre peach blossom tree, a floral pathway, a butterfly garden and a wishing flower wheel. Shop festive goods, New Year snacks and exclusive merchandise at the Log-On Pop-Up Market. On the first two days of CNY, the mall will host a God of Fortune Parade, and on February 2, there will be a traditional lion dance performance.
When: Now until February 16
Where: New Town Plaza, 18-19 Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
Pacific Place — Admiralty
Pacific Place invites you to its Weaving Celebration of Fortunes, a beautiful showcase of intricate Chinese knot artistry by local designer Zoe Siu, running from January 16 to February 16. Meticulously crafted over 300 hours, these installations combine traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetic. Visit on February 4 for the Eye-dotting Ceremony and Lion Dance Parade, as well as a cappella performances by SENZA on February 8 and 15.
When: January 16–February 16, 2025
Where: LG1, Garden Court, Pacific Place, Admiralty
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
The Wai — Tai Wai
Unlike other CNY displays in Hong Kong, The Wai takes the opportunity to showcase the history and culture of Tai Wai. While this residential area may be less known to tourists, it is famous for its village culture, especially traditional festivities and special snacks. Explore four thematic zones: Peach Blossom Tree for Lunar New Year, Prosperity in All Trades Floral Decoration, Tai Wai Flavours and Tai Wai Cultural Experience Zone, and learn a bit more about Tai Wai’s rich traditions.
When: Now until March 2, 2025
Where: L2 Atrium, The Wai, Tai Wai
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook
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