Feb 05, 2019 chinese new year 2019 lion dance, hong kong asia hot. Newly refurbished hotel in hong kong s vibrant business and shopping district. At this hong kong landmark, youll experience the holiday event cuddly friends christmas party, from december 7, 2019, through january 1, 2020. However, heads up that the chinese used in the book is cantonese not mandarin.
The chinese new year fireworks show is a big annual tourist event in hong kong. In chinese, the common greeting at new year is xin nian kuai le, which means happy new year. Published january 26, 2017 updated november 12, 2017. How a teens holiday murder led to the hong kong crisis. During holidays, the china railway system is busier than usual with. Think colourful street parades, festivals galore and a whole city lit up by. Read all of our latest articles on hong kong, including guides to the main attractions, the citys best museums and galleries, lesser known bars and attractions and more. The latter is particularly fascinating as hong kong has many amazing mountain landscapes, marine parks and the tian tan buddha on lantau island is only a ferry ride away. Dentastix holiday treats for dogs, the kong wild knots bears durable dog toys and the taste of. Import these dates to your calendar see holidays for other countries. Holiday travel 2017 doesnt have to be expensive if you follow these hacker protips. Public holidays and statutory holidays in hong kong are holidays designated by the. New year abbreviated by everyone here to cny is a family holiday. Under the administration of the united kingdom prior to 1997, the queens birthday was a public holiday observed in the second monday of june.
Chinese new year is the worlds biggest festival and there is no better place to experience it than in hong kong and the great cities of china. Read about hong kong weather in september so you know what to expect. Online calendar is a place where you can create a calendar online for any country and for any month and year. Completely refurbished in end 2017, this 5star luxury hotel in tsim sha tsui east is just five minutes walk to mtr and offers fine dining options and deluxe accommodation designed for comfort, convenience and efficiency. Immerse yourself in chinese culture and celebrate this special time of year like the locals do.
Plan your vacation and treat yourself and your family to a festive stay at our hotels. Queues for rides are growing longer even before the lunar new year holiday, with waiting times for popular attractions in hong. The fireworks are displayed in conjunction with the symphony of lights. Return either a few days before or a few days after. Debuted for the hong kong christmas season in december 2017, a whole new and much better symphony of lights display has been illuminating victoria harbor. Holiday inn golden mile hong kong familyfriendly hotel in. New world millennium hong kong hotel 5star hotel in kowloon. The best cruises to southeast asia and the far east, with details on china, vietnam, singapore, myanmar and hong kong itineraries from norwegian. The mostread kindle book in amazon first reads in 2017 was. Experience hong kong during chinese new year, the citys most beloved time of year. The best time to book new years travel is the week after thanksgiving here are 10 places to celebrate that dont cost a fortune more. Lanterns play a big part in the festival, as do dragon dances, while everyone gorges themselves on mooncakes. Holiday inn golden mile is a 4star hotel conveniently located at the heart of tsim sha tsui. Smart holiday shop is unit of shs holidays pvt ltd.
The park is open on saturdays and sundays, as well as december 2526 and january 1. Jan 26, 2014 waiting times at hong kong theme parks rise as tourism increases. Kids and adults can create their own stuffed bear and bring their new cuddly friend home. Which airports can i fly in to for a vacation to hong kong sar. This year s 2020 event has officially been cancelled by the government, but we suggest. The film revolves around an icac case involving the selling of smuggled cigarettes and is the first installment of a planned trilogy. It is a main attraction to enjoy in hong kong on the second day of the threeday spring festival holidays. Check 2017 gazetted public holidays dates in hong kong for new year s day, lunar new year s day, ching ming festival, good friday, easter monday, labor day and the birthday of the buddha. Newly refurbished hotel in hong kongs vibrant business and shopping district. Im in the stands at the 2016 chinese new year parade in hong kong, taking in.
Traveling in holidays such as chinese new year, national day, may day etc, visitors should check the latest train schedules and book in advance, reach railway stations earlier, and prepare for trains delay. Delectable dim sum, floating islands, and a oneofakind skyline are just some of hong kongs unique features. Hotel bookings must be made at least 1 day to 45 days in advance for respective room discounts. For example, the third and fourth day of chinese new year in 2017 is wrongly. Immerse yourself this christmas spirit with a 3 days 2 nights festive staycation in the resorts. Feb 23, 2018 as hong kong disneyland kicks off several years of expansions and upgrades, take a look at whats coming and the cool new castle. Hong kong chinese new year celebrations are some of the liveliest and most colorful we have ever experienced. Overview of holidays and many observances in hong kong during the year 2017. As hong kong disneyland kicks off several years of expansions and upgrades, take a look at whats coming and the cool new castle. What are the best hotels in hong kong near lan kwai fong. China holidays, public holidays calendar in 202020212022. Hong kong has a humid climate, with a hot summer season. Hong kong extras public holidays 2016 and 2017 essential information for visitors to hong kong. The longer you stay, the more you save at hong kong disneyland resort hotels.
Get an eyeful of traditional chinese architecture in ngong ping village, then take the tram to the tippitytop of victoria peak for unparalleled views. Home hong kong festivals chinese new year firework performance 2020. Jun 29, 2017 antony dapiran offers a clearheaded perspective on hong kongs political unrest in this welltimed history of the citys protest culture. Visit hong kong in spring to experience the chinese new year festivities and see traditional lion dancing and beautiful lanterns. Hong kong filmmakers also release new year celebration films chinese. Savour the exquisite cantonese cuisine, authentic italian flavour and international seafood buffet at holiday inn golden miles restaurants. People in hong kong usually have 1 day off after the midautumn festival. The fireworks will be held at midnight december 31, 2019 and will be a 10minute synchronised pyromusical including fireworks, pyrotechnics, music and lights, all beautifully choreographed the countdown starts 60 seconds before midnight with the focal point of the countdown reflected on the facade of the hong kong convention and exhibition centre as in prior years. At hong kong disneyland, christmas wonder is all around.
Queues for rides are growing longer even before the lunar new year holiday, with waiting times for. This is a great time to visit and share in the spirit of the festivities as the city prepares to welcome another year. Advance purchase room offer hong kong disneyland resort. The hong kong chinese new year also features the enormous dragon boats, a rage with tourists and children. Hong kong holidays 20202021 trips to hong kong virgin. These are the best times to book holiday travel forbes. It was established by a bunch of travel enthusiasts, and adventurers who wanted to make every getaway a travel tale worthy remembrance. Hong kong holidays 20202021 trips to hong kong virgin holidays. Hkia customer service excellence programme 2017 hong kong airlines and hagsl won crosscompany excellence awards best customer service of the year two hagsl staff won individual excellence awards outstanding customer service a recordbreaking number of 224 staff from both companies were awarded. Thousands celebrate old traditions for 15 days, with locals flocking to temples to pray for good fortune, horse races with contentious betting, spectacular fireworks and abundant flower markets. Hong kong offers plenty of interesting city and thematic tours, ranging from cuisineoriented, to architecture or nature.
The chinese lunar new year also known as the spring festival. In addition, since the second day of lunar new year in 2017 falls on a sunday. Swissotel is offering guests who book before february 11 reduced rates. Hong kong special administrative region establishment day. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. Sparkling streets, gorgeous window displays, a grand christmas tree, and even snow. Waiting times at hong kong theme parks rise as tourism.
Victoria harbour, one of the worlds busiest and most impressive natural harbours, is also renowned for its stunning panoramic night view and skyline of the cosmopolitan hong kong city. Jan 25, 2020 hong kong chinese new year celebrations are some of the citys landmark events, including the lion and dragon dances, and the signature chinese new year firework extravaganza. Enjoy a drink at haris bar with live band performance. A 10% service charge based on the sum of discounted room rate and extra charge if any will be applied. Overview of holidays and many observances in hong kong during the year 2019. Cities that host the best new years eve parties business. A young girls romantic holiday was going smoothly, until a row with her boyfriend over a suitcase led to a. Victoria harbour victoria harbour cruise and tickets. Midautumn festival, hong kongs biggest festival aside from chinese new year, commemorates the chinese giving the boot to their mongolian overlords. There are so much to do that you must not miss out. Antony dapiran offers a clearheaded perspective on hong kongs political unrest in this welltimed history of the citys protest culture. It was replaced by the hong kong special administrative region establishment day after the transfer of sovereignty to the peoples republic of china. Production for integrity began in april 2018 and was released on 5 february 2019, the first day of the chinese new year holiday period. Chinese new year, of course, is the most important event on the calendar, and hong kong does new year in style.
Mar 03, 2019 the hong kong chinese new year also features the enormous dragon boats, a rage with tourists and children. Fireworks explode over victoria harbour during lunar new year. Labour day may day, or labor day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. Book tourist attractions, hotels, flights, and train tickets well in advance. Chinese new year is the chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the. Hong kong chinese new year 2020 in tsim sha tsui, hong kong. Get ready to party away and ring in the new year with a bang. Hong kong chinese new year firework performance 2020. See whos going to hong kong chinese new year 2020 in tsim sha tsui, hong kong.
Hong kong, with its dazzling firework celebration around victoria harbour, is ranked 1 of worlds 10 top destinations in which to welcome 20 by cnn. Chinese new year in hong kong is one of the largest and most revered festivals in the region. Those in hong kong and other cantonesespeaking parts of the world tend to go with gong hei fat choy which translates roughly to congratulations on your good fortune. Public holidays in hong kong date name in english name in chinese remarks 1 january new years day. Jan 28, 2020 read all of our latest articles on hong kong, including guides to the main attractions, the citys best museums and galleries, lesser known bars and attractions and more. This is a cute book that seems to adequately show true and realistic chinese customs for the lunar new year. Book new years eve flights whenever it makes the most sense for you. Public holidays in hong kong date name in english name in chinese remarks 1 january new year s day. Holiday inn golden mile hong kong familyfriendly hotel.
Month by month guide to the best hong kong festivals. Check hong kong public holidays for the calendar year 2017. Integrity is a 2019 hong kong crime film written and directed by alan mak and starring sean lau, nick cheung and karena lam. Hong kong chinese new year firework performance 2020 travel. Debuting over the chinese new year holiday, pineapple canteen sold 600 pineapple buns on its first day of operation and an estimated 2,000 by the end of the weekend.
A disney christmas 2017 a disney christmas 2017 mickey and friends christmastime ball at hong kong disneyland. We take a look at eight of the top lunar new year offerings business travellers may want to take advantage of as the holidays draw close. Book your holiday at the four seasons hotel hong kong and dive into the heated infinityedge pool on the terrace, high in the sky overlooking victoria harbour. Hong kong chinese new year hong kong tourism board. Experiencing chinese new year in the streets of hong kong the. Its impossible to not be caught up in the energy as you head to temples to pray for good fortune, browse the amazing holiday shopping deals and try. As the second day of lunar new year of 2020 falls on a sunday, the. Gung hay fat choy is cantonese for happy new year and is spoken in hong kong and very southeast of china. The new route follows the launch of a daily service to vancouver. Each year, china has 7 public holidays enjoyed by all citizens. Hong kong holidays 20202021 book now with british airways. In 2017, it was estimated that over 100 billion of these virtual red envelopes would be sent over the. Chinese new year 2019 lion dance, hong kong youtube.
Lunar new year celebrations in hong kong on february 12, 2016. Chinese new year 2019 lion dance, hong kong asia hot. Discover a vibrant metropolis with virgin holidays fantastic range of hong kong holiday packages and trips. Bochk hong kong new year countdown celebrations 2017. Hong kong chinese new year 2020 in tsim sha tsui, hong. A disney christmas treasure your traditions hong kong.
Hong kong special administrative region establishment day, 1 july, saturday. Chinese new year around the world in 2021 office holidays. The hotels concierge will be happy to arrange family dining, babysitting and suggest outings perfect for day trips. These colorful, elaborate, and exotic festivals in hong kong are something that you should see at least once in your lifetime. Jan 18, 2017 chinese new year travel deal up to 30% off rides in hong kong, macau, and taiwan. Its worth checking what events and festivals might be on during holidays to hong kong, as chinese festivals are hard to beat. Chinese new year travel deal up to 30% off rides in hong kong, macau, and taiwan. The best cruise holidays to asia for 2017 the telegraph. It replaced the prior show that ran for 14 years and was a tourist favorite in itself. Waiting times at hong kong theme parks rise as tourism increases. Take in the festive glamour of the hong kong new year countdown celebrations, against the stunning skyline of victoria.
In summer, see local music festivals and dragon boat races in the harbor. The murder of a 20yearold in taiwan that ignited the ongoing crisis in hong kong. Ourspacious rooms are ideal to accommodate big group or family for your vacation in hong kong. Book online and enjoy attraction priority admission pass. Take a victoria harbour cruise around would surely be a worthwhile choice for justifying your journey. In 2020 however, the parade has been cancelled but will be replaced by a 4day carnival in west kowloon. The hong kong new year fireworks and countdown celebration is one of the premier and most anticipated events of the year.
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