Where are the best places to enjoy Hong Kong fireworks display?

Hong Kong fireworks display is one of the most spectacular in the world and always on my favorite list of Hong Kong. Not only because it has Victoria Harbour’s stunning night view as backdrop, but also that you can enjoy the fireworks in a very close vicinity and watch the fireworks bursting over your head. It is, with no doubt, one of the highlight events in Hong Kong, as well as one of the most popular and participated events all year around. So check out the top spots and best options for watching fireworks show and secure yourself a good place.

The planned upcoming fireworks show in Hong Kong will be the 2024 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display on the 11th of February 2024. After all the cancellation of Chinese New Year fireworks display since 2020, finally Victoria Harbour will be lit up with stunning fireworks on the CNY. It is estimated hundreds of thousands of people will share this happy moment together. Don’t miss the chance and get a good spot in advance. Some of the harbour tours have been booked out. Act fast and get your ticket before the rest opportunities are gone.

When are the fireworks shows in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong loves to celebrate the biggest holidays with fireworks. Usually, every year Hong Kong will have several times fireworks: the Chinese New Year (CNY), the China’s National Day and the New Year’s Eve Countdown. Some years there will be a fourth fireworks show on the 1st of July for celebrating return of Hong Kong to China (Establishment Day).

2024 Hong Kong fireworks schedule

In 2024, three fireworks displays are expected/will be on the following dates.

If you have no idea how great Hong Kong’s fireworks show is, let’s feel the vibe first.

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Time and routines of Hong Kong fireworks – where will fireworks be launched/shot?

• All the fireworks will be launched from the barges floating on Victoria Harbour in front of HKCEC and Central Pier
• The fireworks display usually lasts around 23 minutes or 10 minutes for New Year’s Eve Countdown
• The fireworks show is always displayed with specially composed background music to enhance the viewing experience

According to the experiences of the past years, each time of Hong Kong fireworks spends millions of Hong Kong Dollars. All the fireworks will be launched from the barges on Victoria Harbour in between of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center and Central Pier. It can have the largest field of view and can be seen by more people.

Enjoy the fireworks display with the background music

The fireworks show is always synchronized with the special composed music, which is undoubtedly a big bonus to the experience. The speakers are installed at the Observation Platform next to the Clock Tower in Tsim Sha Tsui and the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wanchai, where you can hear music while watching fireworks. These are also the good locations for enjoying the “A Symphony of Lights” show with music.

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The best locations to watch Hong Kong fireworks

There are many different options to watch the fireworks display in the enjoyable way. The unbeatable option is to watch from the close vicinity of (along) Victoria Harbour on both sides and to watch on the harbour tours, which give you the best of the sound and visual effects.

Or watching from higher positions, such as the Victoria Peak and sky100 Observation deck, with an overview of the complete span of fireworks display. If you don’t like too much crowds, consider watching from the top-notch rooftop bars and restaurants or booking a hotel room with fantastic harbour view.

No matter which one you decide in the end, remember to prepare early in advance.

1. Top options – Along Victoria Harbour waterfront on both sides (close vicinity, free spots)

The best vantage points to enjoy the fireworks are right along Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, Admiralty as well as Wan Chai. The Hong Kong fireworks are always launched from barges on Victoria Harbour in front of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Staying closer to shooting spot to watch gives you an unbeatable visual shock.

Most people love to enjoy the fireworks from close distance and feel the bang overhead. Most of the following chosen locations are not only FOR FREE, but also the best front seat for watching fireworks. Having said that, be prepared that these locations along the harbour will be filled up quickly and will be VERY crowded.

11 Best locations to watch fireworks from Kowloon side along Victoria Harbour

Big bonus: Watching fireworks from Kowloon side will have Victoria Harbour’s night view and Hong Kong’s landmarks and skyline as background. Without doubt, it is the best option. But it is also more crowded than the Hong Kong Island.

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12 Best spots to watch fireworks from Hong Kong Island side along Victoria Harbour

Though the views from Hong Kong Island do not have Hong Kong’s famous skyline as background, there are still plenty of high rising buildings on Kowloon side. Don’t forget that Hong Kong’s highest building ICC is also on West Kowloon.

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Other hot spots for viewing Hong Kong fireworks

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2. Enjoy Hong Kong fireworks on Victoria Harbour tours and boat trips

If taking the harbour tour enjoying the day and night of Victoria Harbour is a highlight in the normal days, then enjoying fireworks on board of a cruise ship while fireworks explode right overhead is an extra bonus. Taking one of the special firework cruises will bring you right in the middle of Victoria Harbour. Nothing beats these views and there is no better vantage point to enjoy the stunning and spectacular fireworks.

Hong Kong has 8 major harbour tour operators: Aqua Luna, Dukling, Star Ferry, Watertours, Bauhinia Cruise, luxury yacht, Oriental Pearl Cruise and Hong Kong Water Taxi. Each year, they will offer special Harbour Tours during fireworks. Star Ferry company sometimes also offers tickets for watching on the Star Ferry waiting concourse.

The prices for fireworks harbour tours are much higher than normal harbour tours and the quotas are super limited. For example, the prices of 2024 CNY Fireworks Harbour Tour ranged from HK$ 288 to HK$ 1588 with or without meal.

The ticket booking for Fireworks Harbour Tour usually starts two weeks or one month before the fireworks show. Check the following article for more details. Remember to secure a ticket while you still can.

Most of the operators have announced their offers for 2024 CNY fireworks harbour tours (except Star Ferry and Dukling).

2024 Aqua Luna Chinese New Year fireworks junk boat ride (sold out)
Price: HK$ 1598
Highlight: 2-hours night tour with 2 glasses of Sparkling Wine, House Wine, Beer, Soft Drink or Juice; Pass around Canapés from Hutong & Aqua restaurants;

2024 Chinese New Year fireworks harbour cruise with luxury buffet from Bauhinia (sold out)
Price: HK$ 680 + 10% service charge
Highlight: 2.5-hour party and night tour with fireworks show, live band, cruise sightseeing, dinner buffet

Luxury Yacht Chinese New Year harbour tour (Chinese-style & Western-style) (open booking)
Price: HK$ 830 – 1380
Highlight: harbour tour with free drinks (water, soft drinks, hot tea, beer), snacks and dessert with/without meal

Luxury Yacht Chinese New Year harbour tour with dinner (Chinese-style & Western-style) (open booking)
Price: HK$ 1168 – 1368
Highlight: harbour tour with dinner buffet on board, plus free drinks and snack

Luxury Yacht Chinese New Year fireworks harbour tour with buffet on board (open booking)
Price: HK$ 668 – 788
Highlight: 4 to 6 hour harbour guided tour with dinner buffet (with/without guided tour)

2024 Watertours Chinese New Year Fireworks Cruise (sold out)
Price: HK$ 688 (early bird price)
Highlight: 3-hour harbour tour and watch fireworks display + snack + unlimited drink

Oriental Pearl 2024 Chinese New Year fireworks harbour cruise with dinner buffet (open booking)
Price: Start from HK$ 1500 (with/without window seat)
Highlight: harbour tour with free flow of selected drinks and dinner buffet

Water Taxi 2024 Chinese New Year fireworks harbour cruise with dinner (sold out)
Price: HK$ 288
Highlight: harbour tour with fireworks watching and a bottle of drink

Fortune Ferry 2024 Chinese New Year fireworks harbour cruise with dinner (open booking)
Price: HK$ 288
Highlight: harbour tour with fireworks watching and a bottle of drink

CNY Fireworks harbour tour on historical Star Ferry
Price: TBC
Highlight: harbour tour with fireworks show

To get more details, just check the following guide on 2024 Chinese New Year Fireworks Harbour Tour.

If you are just checking out for standard harbour tour (Day Harbour Tour, Night Harbour Tour and Symphony of Lights Harbour Tour), you can get an overview and some discount information from The Best Harbour Tours and Boat Rides in Hong Kong.

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3. Enjoy Hong Kong fireworks and from hotel rooms and hotel restaurants

In case you would like to enjoy the fireworks from the convenience of your hotel room or while enjoying dinner or glass of wine, beer or cocktail, you might want to take a closer look at the following hotels. But make sure to reserve your seats/rooms quick since this is one of the hottest events in the years. You can click the following links to check hotel rate and book the hotel now.

Not every hotel with harbour views is suitable for watching fireworks show, since the barges are only floating in front of Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Here are some hotel options with great chances for watching fantastic fireworks.

Best Hotels on Kowloon side to watch fireworks display:
(ranking is according to the distance from fireworks show)

1. Regent Hong Kong (former InterContinental Hong Kong) 香港麗晶酒店 (原香港洲際酒店)
2. K11 Artus (new) K11寓館
3. Rosewood Hotel (new) 香港瑰麗酒店
4. Marco Polo Hong Kong Hotel 馬可孛羅香港酒店
5. The Peninsula Hong Kong 香港半島酒店
6. Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers 香港喜來登酒店
7. The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong (in ICC Tower, highest hotel in Hong Kong) 香港麗思卡爾頓酒店
8. W Hotel W酒店
9. Harbour Plaza Metropolis 都會海逸酒店
10. InterContinental Grand Stanford 海景嘉福酒店
11. Kowloon Shangri-la Hotel 九龍香格里拉大酒店
12. New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel 香港日航酒店

Best Hotels on Hong Kong Island side to watch fireworks display:
(Ranking is according the distance from fireworks show)

1. Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong 香港四季酒店
2. Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel 香港萬麗海景酒店
3. Grand Hyatt Hong Kong 香港君悅酒店
4. Conrad Hong Kong 香港港麗酒店
5. Island Shangri-La Hotel 港島香格里拉大酒店
6. JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong 香港萬豪酒店
7. Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong 香港文華東方酒店

The promotions for 2024 Chinese New Year Fireworks in hotels, restaurants and bars have started.

1. The Ink Seafood Bar is a waterfront restaurant located at the ground floor of Hong Kong Museum of Art. They are offering the Ink Fireworks Party on the 2024 Chinese New Year Fireworks with front-seat for watching fireworks (in front of Avenue of Stars).

2. The Hue Dining is in the Hong Kong Museum of Art with sea-view seats over Victoria Harbour. They are now offering the 3-course brunch and the ticket to the Ink Cafe for the Chinese New Year Fireworks Party.

3. The YMCA hotel at Salisbury Road is one of the popular hotels by Victoria Harbour. This year they offer CNY Fireworks buffet dinner starting from HK$ 1527 per person. Booking from kkday can get extra 28% discount. Customers can enjoy the fireworks show from their Rooftop Garden.

4. The The Park Lane Hong Kong in Causeway Bay is a Pullman hotel close to Victoria Harbour. This year they offer CNY Fireworks party that guests can enjoy the fireworks show from their rooftop garden.

Harbour City Restaurant packages + fireworks ticket

There are several restaurants inside Harbour City shopping mall now offering meal deal + the ticket on the Harbour City Rooftop Car Park for watching fireworks. They are all close to the car park that you can easily walk to watch fireworks.

1. (sold out) Gold Garden Shang Hai Cuisine
Package: Set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1188 for one
Booking: Check details and get 25% discount at HK$ 888

2. Grill Manten-Boshi
Package: Set dinner (Wagyu Sirloin + Soufflé Pancake) + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1978 for two
Booking: Check details and get 30% discount at HK$ 1378 for two

3. SEOLHAMYEOK Korean BBQ
Package: Set dinner of Korean BBQ + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1328 for one
Booking: Check details and get 38% discount at HK$ 820 for one

4. Epure – Michelin Starred Contemporary French Cuisine
Package: 6-course set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 2377 for one
Booking: Check details and get 16% discount at HK$ 1988 for one

5. Hiyama Japanese Dinning
Package: 8-course set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 4474 for two
Booking: Check details and get 26% discount at HK$ 3274 for two

6. Auntie Malay – Malaysian cuisine
Package: Malaysian set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 1600 for two
Booking: Check details and get 37% discount at HK$ 1000 for two

7. Jiang Nan by Crystal Jade
Package: Authentic Chinese set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 2170 for two
Booking: Check details and get 51% discount at HK$ 1056 for two

8. Palco Ristorante Italian and French Cuisine
Package: Set dinner + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 2047 for two
Booking: Check details and get 14% discount at HK$ 1747 for two

9. Artisan de la Truffe
Package: Premium 5-Course Dinner Menu + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 3374 for two
Booking: Check details and get 35% discount at HK$ 2174 for two

10. ANA Ten – Omakase, Japanese cuisine
Package: Exquisite contemporary Japanese cuisine + Harbour City Rooftop Car Park Fireworks ticket
Price: HK$ 2258 for one
Booking: Check details and get 13% discount at HK$ 1958 for one

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TLDR: Conclusion and easy solution – Which one is the best location of all options?

All the above locations are the best selections in Hong Kong for watching fireworks display. Which one you should choose depends on your personal preferences.

• If you would like to get the front-row view and watch for free, then staying close to Victoria Harbour waterfront between Central to Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island, or along Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. The best of all should be Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Tamar Park and Golden Bauhinia Square. At these locations you can maximize not only the visual impact when the fireworks exploding over your head, but also enjoy with the synchronized music.

  Cons: However, be aware that these are the most popular spots, which means these are also the most crowded areas. In order to get a good spot, you need to get there hours ahead of the show.

• If you love to enjoy it on Victoria Harbour with less crowds and no worries, booking a special fireworks harbour tour is a fantastic option. No more pressure on getting a good spot. Secure the front seat in advance and enjoy the fireworks leisurely.

  Remember there are only a few boat tour operators offering fireworks harbour tour. Tickets are sold out quickly. Act fast.

  Alternatively, booking the dinner offer from waterfront restaurants and hotels is another good option to avoid crowds.

• If you prefer more private and relaxed environment to enjoy fireworks, then check out the best hotels with great fireworks views. Check out the fireworks schedule around the year and whether it will be during your stay in Hong Kong. Watching from hotel room is one-of-a-kind memory.

• If you love to watch the fireworks coupled with Hong Kong’s amazing night city overviews, then consider to watch from higher locations, such as the Peak, sky100, rooftop bars and restaurants as well as Kowloon Peak. These locations are also great for photography.

  Cons: The Victoria Peak and Kowloon Peak are several hundred meters above sea level. The clearance is very weather-dependent. Check the weather before heading to those places.