The Chinese New Year celebrations run from 28 January to 13 February 2011, allowing visitors to discover all the wonderful events and attractions synonymous with Hong Kong.

Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade, 3 February
The 16th Chinese New Year Night Parade organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will be staged in Tsim Sha Tsui on the first evening of Chinese New Year (3 February). Carrying the theme "World City. World Party.", the parade features 36 floats and performing groups from 11 countries and regions to underscore Hong Kong's status as an international metropolis. Adding to these are captivating performances and entertainment along the parade route, culminating in a mega party for local residents and visitors alike to celebrate the first day of Chinese New Year.

Please refer to the following for details of the parade:

Factsheet

Parade route map

For tour groups that have already purchased tickets for the parade, please be advised that every visitor has to show the ticket when entering the entrance. Guests without a reserved seating can also join with local residents and spectate the event along the parade route without charges.

Chinese New Year Floats on Display & Stage Performance, 4-17 February
To sustain the excitement after the Parade, the floats will be put on display between 4 and 17 February in Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, as part of the Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival by Mega Events Fund. The HKTB will also arrange various international performing troupes to put on their acts at the festival on 4-5 February, so that local residents and visitors can watch the amazing performances in proximity.

Chinese New Year Big Bowl Feast (for visitors only) is sure to be one of the highlights during the Chinese New Year celebrations in Hong Kong. Big Bowl Feast (poon tsoi in Cantonese) is the traditional menu served during festive moment in the New Territories. The HKTB will arrange a Big Bowl Feast banquet at the Lam Tsuen Wishing Square on 4 February (Friday, Second Day of the Lunar New Year). To facilitate visitors to experience this authentic custom of Chinese New Year, you are cordially encouraged to include this event in the tour itineraries for bona-fide visitors.  Please find event details and reservation form as follows.

Hong Kong Well-wishing Festival, 11-17 February
This event features a host of cultural activities, will be held at Lam Tsuen, home of the famous "Wishing Trees" in Tai Po, New Territories. It is a popular spot frequented by locals who make a pilgrimage to worship, hoping their wishes come true by tying wish-making papers onto the wooden racks beside the "Wishing Trees". Visitors are recommended to participate in Campfire Party in Liannan's Yao Minority Style (連南瑤族篝火晚會); Well-wishing Festival International "Wishing-placards-throwing" Competition (《許願節》國際拋寶牒大賽) and Wishing Lanterns Lighting Ceremony (許願燈祈福) to experience all the joys and excitement of the festival.

For event details, please refer to the enclosed factsheet or organiser's website. For related special traffic arrangements that will be implemented in Tai Po during the Chinese New Year, please click here (Traditional Chinese only).

Chinese New Year Celebrations Spotlight Events
Fireworks display, 4 February
Greet the Year of the Rabbit with a spectacular night of fireworks. Click here for event details and find related special traffic arrangements as follows.
Special marine traffic control measures on 4 February

Chinese New Year tours and Cultural Kaleidoscope programmes
Recommend your in-town guests to catch all the fun and excitement during the fantastic season, to leave a memorable experience in Hong Kong.
Tours during Chinese New Year
Cultural Kaleidoscope programme schedule during Chinese New Year

Other Festive Happenings and Information
Click on the following for more information.
Special celebration activities during Chinese New Year
Dragon and lion dance performance at major hotels and shopping centres during Chinese New Year
Opening hours of major sightseeing attractions
Opening hours of major museums
Opening hours of major shopping malls
Special traffic arrangement at various tourist attractions during Chinese New Year (Traditional Chinese only)

Please also visit the web site of Transport Department for the traffic notices on various special traffic and transport arrangements during the Chinese New Year.

Thank you for your support in promoting the colourful happenings during Chinese New Year. I wish you a prosperous Year of the Rabbit!

Yours sincerely, 

Patrick Kwok
General Manager
Business Development