Get in the holiday spirit by heading to any (or all) of these seasonal displays across town. Dress in your festive best, soak in the lively atmosphere and enjoy giant Christmas trees and twinkling lights. Here are the top seven photo spots we’re visiting this winter.
Hong Kong WinterFest: Christmas Town
Presented by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, West Kowloon’s Christmas display is a celebration of joy and festivity. Its towering tree, surrounded by whimsical decorations, creates a magical atmosphere, further enhanced by the Victoria Harbour in the backdrop. The harbourfront pyrotechnics at 8pm between December 24 and 26 add to the excitement. The proximity to Freespace, Hong Kong Palace Museum and M+ ensures there is always something to look forward to.
Where: Art Park, West Kowloon Cultural District
When: Until January 1; timings may vary
Dazzling Christmas at Lee Tung Avenue
Wedding Card Street is beautifully decked out this year with Christmas light decorations inspired by traditional Belgian lace and an eight-metre-high bauble-covered tree. Additional Christmas trees and giant hanging wreaths along the pedestrian walkway create a picturesque European-style town backdrop, perfect for your holiday photos. Don’t miss the artificial snow show at 7pm, 8pm and 9pm on Fridays, weekends and public holidays.
Where: Lee Tung Avenue, Wan Chai
When: Until January 1; 10am to 11pm
Miniature Life by Tatsuya Tanaka, Harbour City
Harbour City’s display is stunning every year, and this year is no different. The Big Little Christmas is a large-scale outdoor installation by renowned Japanese miniature photographer and artist Tatsuya Tanaka. It features five enlarged miniature works, a cabin crafted from books, a 10-metre tree shaped like a Santa Claus hat and more. The highlight is the eight-metre-high wooden Advent calendar by the main staircase, and the shimmering silver trees make for a nice photo.
Where: Ocean Terminal, Harbour City
When: Until January 1; 10am to 10pm
ChristmasVille at Pacific Place
ChristmasVille at Pacific Place showcases oversized furry creatures that vow to be friendly giants. The displays are distributed throughout different levels of the mall. You will discover The Grand Weaver crafting with yarn balls surrounding him. Also on display are irate fuzzballs, snug beings, holiday trees and Santa’s workshop. You will come across picture-perfect spots that seem as if they came from a fairy tale.
Where: Pacific Place, Admiralty
When: Until January 2; 10am to 10pm
Pink Christmas at Times Square
A small but beautiful display, Times Square has transformed into a snowy pink Blackpink-themed Christmas village to celebrate the launch of a new game. In addition to the pop-up on the second floor, the open piazza on the ground floor has a romantic Christmas tree made of lit-up pink and chrome hearts, a retro-style train carriage, a record store installation with vinyl-shaped windows, a phone booth and mirrors – for all your selfies.
Where: Times Square, Causeway Bay
When: Until January 1; 10am to 10pm
Love, Christmas at Langham Place
Langham Place has collaborated with international artist Nina Dzyvulska for its wonderland display, with vibrant large-scale installations of Dzyvulska’s love-themed characters. We especially like the Christmas tree on the way to the food court, with eyes that move as it watches its surroundings. You can emboss a personalised badge with Mong Kok illustrations by Dzyvulska upon spending HK$300 at up to two of the mall’s stores on the same day.
Where: Langham Place, Mong Kok
When: Until January 1; 11am to 11pm
Delight-Go-Round Christmas Carnival at Elements
While we wait for AIA Carnival to return, December 20, if you’re wondering, head to Elements and snap a festive photo on this merry-go-round. The installation is a nice little stop on your way to the show-stopping West Kowloon fest.
Where: Elements, West Kowloon
When: Until January 1; 10am to 10pm