Hong Kong has got its Christmas game on, with festive displays dotted across the city to make sure that everyone gets a good dose of holiday cheer. To celebrate the season, several malls and districts have set up everything from massive trees and European-inspired townships, to snow shows and installations of beloved animated characters. Here’s our list of places where you can make winter memories and get picture-perfect clicks of them.
Lee Tung Avenue — Wan Chai
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season by walking down an avenue full of twinkling lights inspired by the traditional craft of Belgian lace. Lee Tung Avenue, which is known for its holiday displays, will be turned into a quaint European town, courtesy the Christmas trees and giant wreaths that will line its 200-metre-long walkway. The centrepiece is a 27-metre installation featuring two reindeer and festive motifs and an eight-metre Christmas tree adorned with over 1,000 baubles. Need even more festive cheer? Then head to Lee Tung Avenue on evenings every weekend in December for 15-minute snow shows, catch a Belgian musical showcase, meet Sinterklaas, and attend a Masquerade Ball on Christmas Day. Lights officially come on at a ceremony on December 5, when there will be live music and dance performances.
When: November 12, 2024-January 1, 2025
Where: Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 3791 2304
Tickets: Free admission
Landmark — Central
This year, Landmark is putting its own spin on the time-honoured practice of exchanging gifts during Christmastime. Step into a ribbon wonderland to explore 12 onstage and six offstage immersive experiences. You can also design and print your own ribbon, create custom postcards with your snapshots, and book a spot in the exclusive Ribbonesia Workshop to personalise handcrafted ribbon ornaments.
When: November 21, 2024-January 1, 2025
Where: Atrium, Landmark, 15 Queens Road Central
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2500 0555
Tickets: HK$100 per person. Reserve your spot here.
Cityplaza — Taikoo Shing
Want an edgy Christmas celebration? Cityplaza’s homage to the season takes the form of a showcase of graffiti art, vibrant street culture, and jolly dance performances. Check out the eight-metre-high streetlight Christmas tree and participate in three holiday-themed street games. Wjhat’s more, if you’re a LIVE+ member who participates in one of these games and follow Cityplaza on Instagram, you can collect special tokens via the TAIKOO+ app and snag limited-edition street-style stickers!
When: November 18, 2024-January 1, 2025
Where: 2/F Atrium and Centre Bridge, Cityplaza, 18 Tai Koo Shing Road, Taikoo Shing
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2568 8665
Tickets: Free admission
West Kowloon Cultural District — Kowloon
West Kowloon Cultural District is bringing back Hong Kong WinterFest to end the year in a big way. The highlight will be the 10,000 square feet Christmas Town at Harbourside Lawn West, which will have a 20-metre-high tree topped with an octagonal star that will have daily light projections. Visitors can get that IG-worthy pic at spots spread out across Christmas Town, which include an eight-metre-long train loaded with gifts and more than 10 whimsically decorated Christmas trees of varying sizes.
Santa Claus will also make surprise appearances at a Christmas hut for meet-and-greets throughout the holiday, while the WestK Christmas Market will be open from Fridays to Sundays between November 22 and December 8, and have more than 30 booths. If you want to catch some pre-NYE pyrotechnics, then check out the four fireworks shows on November 22 and from December 24-26.
When: November 22, 2024-January 1, 2025
Where: West Kowloon Cultural District, Kowloon
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2200 0217
Tickets: Free admission
Discovery Bay — Lantau
Escape to the suburban enclave of Discovery Bay to a Winter Wonderland for a variety of year-end celebrations. The stars of the show will be the clock tower at the North Plaza, which has been done up like a cathedral, and the ornate tree at the main plaza. Get immersed in the spirit of the season by checking out the Christmas Sunday Market, listening to carols, and going on a wine walk. And, of course, there will be snow shows every weekend in the run-up to Christmas and New Year, and Santa Claus meet-and-greet sessions on December 25 and 26. If you want in on the festivities, you can ride the 11:30am ferry from Central to Discovery Bay for free on specific days.
When: November 22, 2024-January 1, 2025
Where: Discovery Bay, Lantau
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2987 4242
Tickets: Free admission
Pacific Place — Admiralty
Step into ChristmasVille, a tranquil village that bursts into life every Christmas, and meet larger-than-life monsters Woollywood, Sugarplum Mill, Fir Caver, and more! These furry friends will take you on a stroll through their beautiful evergreen oasis and richly decorated homes. You can also create a one-of-a-kind gifts like the Monster-Chic Chunky Yarn Tote, Monster Bag Charm, or Fuzzy Monster Wreath Crafty Lodge. And, of course, get a chance to see Santa at one of the city’s most popular spots to meet Jolly Old St. Nick.
When: November 15, 2024-January 2, 2025
Where: 88 Queensway, Admiralty
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook| +8522844 8988
Tickets: Free admission. Register here for Santa’s Grotto and Crafty Lodge.
Citygate Outlets — Tung Chung
If you want a holiday celebration on Lantau, head to Citygate Outlets, where you’ll see a Christmas collab between the mall and popular Korean creative brand DINOTAENG called Marshville’s Winter. On the ground floor, you’ll be greeted by the characters Quokka and Bobo, along with a Christmas tree with gingerbread man ornaments. Make your way to the L2 Bridge to find Quokka, Hatty, Fatty, Daisy, Bric and Gru sledding their way through Citygate Outlets with Marsh. Then there’s the L2 Atrium, where you can try your hand at snowman building, ice fishing, and sledding races! And the centrepiece is the six-metre-high, semi-transparent Aurora Giant Igloo where you can experience the fun of traditional Korean trout fishing with a digital interactive game.
When: November 20, 2024-January 2, 2025
Where: Citygate Outlets, 20 Tat Tung Road, Tung Chung
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2109 2933
Tickets: Free admission
IFC — Central
Get in on Santa’s holiday rush and become his little Christmas elf helper by signing up at Magic Toy Factory, where every conveyor belt has gifts waiting to be transformed into precious memories. You can also take a picture with Santa Claus by registering on Klook from November 22 and making a donation to the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF. If you want to end your visit on a sweet note, follow the mall’s social media platforms to receive a handmade sweet treat from Santa. IFC will also come alive with festive jingles on specific evenings in December, which will immerse you in the spirit of the season.
When: November 21, 2024-January 1, 2025
Where: Oval Atrium, Podium Level 1, IFC mall
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2295 3308
Tickets: Free admission. HK$50 for Inspection Department at Magic Toy Factory; HK$150 to take a picture with Santa.
Airside — Kai Tak
Set off on a journey to the North Pole this festive season, courtesy Airside. The mall’s year-end display features dazzling Northern Lights and animated snow foxes at the Aurora Wanderlust. Visitors can ride a VR inflatable raft through the Arctic Voyage, and design a unique AI Christmas card at the Penguin Painter section so they can spread Christmas cheer to all. Don’t forget to click a pic at the six-metre-tall giant Christmas tree!
When: November 15, 2024-January 1, 2025
Where: The Atrium, 2/F, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2686 0333
Tickets: Free admission. HK$20 for Arctic Voyage and Penguin Painter.
Empire Centre — Tsim Sha Tsui
The annual Tsim Sha Tsui East Festive Illuminations are one of the top attractions in Hong Kong during the festive season, and this year marks their 42nd anniversary! Walk beneath a canopy of neon lights that take the form of snowflakes and other festive motifs to end your 2024 on a jolly note.
When: Until January 2, 2025
Where: Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2721 5489
Tickets: Free admission
Citywalk — Tsuen Wan
Embark on a holiday adventure at Citywalk by entering an over-2,000-square-feet gingerbread-themed inflatable playground kitted out with a 3.5-metre-high slide, a ball pit, a transparent tunnel, and a bubble house. Try your hand at fishing with a Lay’s chips fishing game, in which you’ll use a fishing rod to hook as many packs of Lay’s potato chips as possible within a time limit. Each ticket allows 25 minutes of play time.
When: November 22, 2024-January 1, 2025
Where: Event Hall, Citywalk 2, 18 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 3926 5708
Tickets: From HK$20. Book tickets on Klook.
Olympian — Tai Kok Tsui
Popular animated character Anpanman is making an appearance in Hong Kong as part of Olympian’s year-end celebrations. Take pics with the six-metre-high Anpanman and explore the massive inflatable playground with five play zones — a donut obstacle course, Christmas cake slide, Christmas treats throwing challenge, sugar cookie ball pit, and squishy sponge pit. Anpanman superfans can check out the pop-up store and browse through more than 450 merch products, including first releases.
When: November 29, 2024-January 5, 2025
Where: Event Hall, Olympian City 2, 18 Hoi Ting Road, Tai Kok Tsui
Contact: Website | Instagram | Facebook | +852 2740 4108
Tickets: From HK$55. Buy tickets on Klook.
Header image credits: Cityplaza
