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Hong Kong New Years Eve 2024

Things to do in Hong Kong on new years eve. Top fireworks, parties, hotels and restaurants for NYE 2023-2024

Hong Kong greets the new year in style with a spectacular fireworks display over Victoria Harbour taking place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, while across the city there are a huge range of parties and events taking place in the city's many top hotels, clubs and restaurants, we'll try to pick out some of the most appealing options here.

It would be fair to say the Chinese New Year is probably the bigger event here, but they still put on a great show for the western version too.

Victoria Harbour Fireworks

The new years eve fireworks in Hong Kong aren't quite on the same scale as the Chinese New Year event, but the gap is closing, with the last display lasting a full 10 minutes.

The focus of the display has moved in recent years to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, where it gets underway 60 seconds before midnight.

The fireworks are launched from a combination of the area's most prominent buidlings on Hong Kong Island along with a multi media light and sound show, creating a spectacular panoramic effect.

Fireworks Viewing Spots

The sheer scale of the show means it's relatively easy to find a decent vantage point, with views available from both sides of the harbour, both the Island side and Kowloon side. You'll find crowds packed all along Tsim Sha Tsui Pier, from the iconic Star Ferry Pier all the way along to the New World Centre.

The famous Avenue of Stars (the HK version of Hollywood's Walk of Fame) on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront and Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai are also among the favourite spots for people to congregate. See below for some of the top hotels with fireworks views if you prefer to avoid the crowds outside.

Ozone at the Ritz Carlton NYE Party

Of course one of the best ways to ensure you get a great view of the fireworks is to head to a party which has a panoramic setting, and here in Hong Kong there can be few places better than the Ozone Bar at the Ritz Carlton hotel.

This venue actually has the distinction of being the highest rooftop bar in the world, located an incredible 480 metes up from the ground, and on new years eve they will have a live DJ, drinks and dancing in a luxurious setting with truly stunning views across the city skyline, meaning you'll be able to get a real bird's eye view of the fireworks when midnight lands. More details are available here.

Times Square Mall Ball Drop

The eponymous Times Square shopping mall normally holds their own New years eve ball drop event, mimicking the famous and much-watched event held at Times Square in New York City and featuring live music and entertainment. it does get exceptionally busy though, so make sure you get there in plenty of time.

New Years Eve Fireworks Cruise

A lot of people choose to visit Hong Kong on cruises over the new year period, and it is fair to say that the vantage points on the harbour are probably among the best as you'll get an uninterrupted view of the fireworks and lights.

New Years Eve Dinner Cruise

Another cruising option, which also includes a festive menu and drinks and amazing views of the fireworks, so you can spend the whole evening out on the water is the Victoria Harbour New Year's Eve Celebration Cruise.

Get more details and buy your tickets online here.

New Years Eve Hotels

Hong Kong is renowned for the quality of its hotels, and although prices have increased in recent years there are still some good deals to be found.

Many of the top venues will host their own new years eve parties, where gala dinners and live entertainment are typically offered along with the accommodation to encourage guests to stay in house.

Hotels with views of the fireworks are obviously available at a premium - best places to check out include Argo at the Four Seasons, Hotel InterContinental Hong Kong, The Peninsula, The Ritz Carlton, Hotel Panorama by Rhombus and The Kowloon Shangri-La.

You can search, check availability and book at these and all of the top Hong Kong hotels here.

NYE Restaurants

There are some excellent options with harbourside views where you'll be able to enjoy a meal and watch the fireworks in comfort.

Top choices with fabulous harbour view dining rooms include Ozone, Above and Beyond, Le 188 Restaurant, Aqua, Lung King Heen, Felix, Cucina (Marco Polo).

You can check out the full range of Hong Kong dining options here.

NYE Live Stream

There are some great webcam views over the skyline, which should offer live streaming of the fireworks:

Hong Kong webcams

The Hong Kong Tourist Board also streamed the countdown live on their Youtube Channel here.

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