Chinese New Year in Hong Kong plus your free Chinese New Year poster
Chinese New Year also known as Lunar New Year is one of the most significant festivals in Hong Kong. This year, Hong Kong will welcome the year of the Ox on the 12t of February 2021. However, celebrations will be much quieter than usual with many events being cancelled due to the continued social distancing restrictions.
So, we may not have the traditional lion dance parade, fireworks over victoria harbour, new year flower markets or huge family gatherings but we can do alternative things instead.
Here are my four favorite things to do over Chinese New Year
Celebrate at home
Eat, eat and eat, similar to my traditional Christmas back at home. Many people celebrate with a big family dinner around the table. If you don’t want to cook there are plenty of delivery options available here in Hong Kong. Check out Timeout’s guide on Exciting menus to celebrate Chinese New Year 2021 which can be delivered to your door.
Hong Kong isn’t just about high rise buildings and shopping. Hong Kong has some of the most beautiful views the world has to offer. With Chinese New year being a bank holiday, it’s the perfect time to hike. The weather is also cooler than the summer months, making hiking a much more enjoyable exerprience. Some top hiking spots in Hong Kong include:
- Dragons Back
- The Peak Trail
- Monkey Trail Hike (Shing Mun Reservoir)
- Plover Cove Country Park
- Mui Wo to Pui O
For more ideas check out this short video
Visit Chi Lin Nunner
Chi Lin Nunnery is a large Buddhist garden located in Diamon Hill and is the perfect place to go and zen out over Chinese New Year. This is one of my favourite places to visit and a great getaway spot if your looking for some quietness over the festive season
Make your own New Year Lanterns
Stock up on card, paper, scissors and glue and spend a day helping your littles ones create their own Chinese New Year lanterns. Red is a popular colour for Chinese New Year decorations as it is considerred to bring good luck into the home and scare away evil spirits.
I am now approaching my 6th Chinese New year in Hong Kong. Check out some of my own previous Chinese New Year photos.
Are you celebrating Chinese New Year? Leave a comment and let me know how you will be celebrating. Don’t forget to download your free Chinese New Year poster below. Choose the HAPPY LUNAR POSTER or KUNG HEI FAT CHOI POSTER.
