Hong Kong is not a traditional Christmas destination, but the city does celebrate and, as always, manages to put on a spectacular show. Christmas events in Hong Kong range from classic shows like the Nutcracker and Scrooge to roving Christmas carolers. For more information on Christmas events in Hong Kong head too the Hong Kong Tourism Board, however the best picks are listed below. All events are free entry unless otherwise stated.
Ngong Ping 360 Snowy Chocolate Christmas - Dec 8th - Jan 2nd
Carollers, Christmas trees and ...err "natural snow". We're not quite sure what that last one needs in only slightly chilly Hong Kong but the free chocolate tastings (daily) - including chocolate fountain - and chocolate making workshops (weekends) are enough to make you feel both festive and fatter than Santa.
Tiffany Treasure Christmas Tree - Nov 25th - Jan 1st
Call it brash, call it crass but there are few Christmas trees with as much bling as the Tiffany Treasure tree in Central, Hong Kong. Ultimately this is the perfect celebration to the capitalism that Central embraces, featuring an 18 meter tree covered with Tiffany designed, glittering baubles and lights. It truly is dazzling. The setting amidst the lights of Central at Statue Square makes it especially special. There is also a traditional fairground carousel on hand offering $50 rides.
Disney’s Sparkling Christmas – 18th Nov – 2nd Jan
Disney will once again be decking the halls with piles of holly and turning the park into a winter wonderland for the holiday period – as much as you can in the sub-tropics. Main Street will be transformed into a fairytale Gingerbread Village with houses plastered with candy canes, gingerbread and other things to give your dentist nightmares. Alongside the grand Let it Snow Christmas parade which features floats, dancers and entertainers there will be a special themed Parade of the Toys, presided over by Mickey, Minnie and the rest of the Disney crew. Hong Kong Disneyland for more details.
The Nutcracker – 16th -30th Dec
Nothing says Christmas like a good dose of Tchaikovsky and the Nutcracker returns to Hong Kong for its annual show courtesy of the Hong Kong Ballet. The prancing Plum Fairy always gets rave reviews so be sure to book early. Tickets HK$120 – HK$1,000. See Hong Kong Ballet for more details.
Symphony of Christmas Angels with Hong Kong Philharmonic - 24th and 25th Dec
Bringing together the talented Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and Hong Kong's Children Choir this evening of festive favorites includes seasonal spine tinglers such as Silent Night, Oh Holy Night and Oh Come All Yeh Faithful. Tickets HK$140 - HK$380. See Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra for more details.
