The whole city starts getting busy with Chinese New Year celebrations. As THE most important festival, Hong Kong has lots of colorful Chinese traditional in Chinese New Year. As finally this year the situation of pandemic gets better, the city will have full celebrations to welcome Lunar New Year. The 2024 Hong Kong Chinese New Year celebrations and events are not only just the annual highlights in town, but also great opportunities to feel the vibe, culture, history and people of Hong Kong.

The 2024 Chinese New Year (CNY) is “the Year of the Dragon”. Every year the most important annual Chinese New Year events include CNY Flower Market or Fair, Night Parade, Fireworks Display, Lantern Display and Carnival, Horse Race Day, Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree. Besides, Hong Kong has also prepared many colorful traditional celebrations.

Lion dance and dragon dance is a must. Auspicious flowers and plants, red traditional lanterns are everywhere. Shopping malls are all decorated with CNY-themed displays. People are busy going to the temples wishing for a good new year. This is the best time to learn, see and experience Hong Kong’s culture and locals’ life.

Hong Kong Lion Dance celebration in Chinese New Year

Celebrating with the traditional lion dance

The celebrations of Chinese New Year in Hong Kong start earliest with shopping malls decorations, count down with the Chinese New Year Flower Markets, reach to the climax on the first three days of the Chinese Lunar Calendar, and finally end with the Lantern Carnival.

For over one month’s time, wherever you walk around in Hong Kong, you will see dragon decoration hanging all over the places. In Chinese customs, the zodiac of the dragon is believed to represent strength, good luck, prosperity and harmony. Do come, join and experience Hong Kong’s unique traditional culture.

When is 2024 Hong Kong Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival (春節), starts on the first day of the Chinese Lunar Calendar and usually falls in January or February.

For 2024 Chinese New Year falls on February 10th of 2024. It is considered as an early Chinese New Year compared with the previous years.

To usher in the New Year, Hong Kong will celebrate and welcome the “Year of the Dragon” with several big events and activities from January 15th to February 25th, 2024.

In Hong Kong, From 10th to 13th February 2024 are the Hong Kong public holidays. In order to avoid the crowds, you may consider to visit those places early in the morning and still try to keep the social distance.

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  • “Chinese New Year is also the major and longest public holiday in Mainland China. Usually there will be millions of Chinese tourists visiting Hong Kong. Hotels will be more expensive and fully booked.”

    “In Chinese New Year, most government offices and banks will be closed during the public holidays. Some shopping malls and shops in the major touristy areas will remain open and others may close for 2 or 3 days. Public transportation keeps and even extends their normal service. Theme parks and attractions will still open. However, usually family-run business will close for 4 – 7 days.”

What to do on 2024 Chinese New Year in Hong Kong? Where to celebrate?

Chinese New Year is without double the number one festival in town. Everyone gets in the mood of celebration throughout the city. Besides gift exchanging and partying, there are many other ways to enjoy this holiday.

  • Relax in hotel: Many hotels give out special CNY Staycation deals and package. It is a perfect way to recharge yourself.
  • Book a delicious Chinese New Year meal: Besides Staycation packages, book a CNY buffet from hotels and fine restaurants is another way to enjoy the holiday. Booking from authorized platforms can get some extra discount.
  • Visit CNY decorations and displays: Hong Kong is filled fully with Chinese traditional lanterns, fai chun, dragon decorations everywhere. Shopping malls will put up with the unique and themed Chinese New Year displays and installations to celebrate the holiday. From the traditional style to cute and sweet design, you will find everything.
  • Take a special tour: To enjoy the Chinese New Year decorations in a relax way, the open-top bus tour is a very good option. Don’t want to fight with crowds, then book the Chinese New Year fireworks harbour tour to watch Chinese New Year fireworks in close vicinity.
  • Have fun at CNY Markets: Chinese New Year Market is not only a place for gift shopping, but also a treasure trove of delight. Many shopping malls offer special CNY Market.
  • Spend a day in theme parks: All the major theme parks and attractions will turn into traditional Chinese look. The beloved mascots will put on the holiday outfits. It’s definitely a bonus for those who plan to visit the parks. It’s only once a year after all.

How will you celebrate 2024 Chinese New Year in Hong Kong?

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Major celebrations and events for the 2024 Chinese New Year in Hong Kong – Annual events

Due to over 150-year colonial history with Britain, the fusion of Chinese and British culture gives Hong Kong a very unique way of celebrating Chinese New Year. Combining ancient Chinese culture with a unique touch of cosmopolitan modern flair, festivities and special events are spread out over three weeks.

As usual, Hong Kong Government will hold many large celebrations and events to welcome “Year of the Dragon”, of which the Chinese New Year Flower Markets (Lunar New Year Fair), Chinese New Year Night Parade and the Chinese New Year Fireworks Display are the largest three annual events with the most visitors.

Schedule of 2024 Hong Kong Chinese New Year Events

Date

Events and Celebrations

Top Events in Large Scale

4 – 10 Feb 2024

Chinese New Year Flower Markets

10 Feb 2024

International Night Parade

11 Feb 2024, 8:00pm – 8:23pm

Chinese New Year Fireworks Display

11 Feb 2024

Chinese New Year Fireworks Harbour Tour

12 Feb 2024

Chinese New Year Raceday

19 – 24 Feb 2024

Chinese New Year Lantern Carnivals

Other Celebrations and Traditions

TBC

Chinese New Year Thematic Lantern Display

10 – 24 Feb 2024

Lam Tsuen Well-Wishing Festival

21 Dec 2023 – 25 Feb 2024

AIA Canival

25 Jan – 25 Feb 2024

Traditional celebration in Hong Kong Disneyland

Feb 10 – Mar 3 2024

Ocean Park Hong Kong traditional CNY celebration

TBC

Ngong Ping 360 Chinese New Year Celebrations

21 Jan 2024

MTR Year of the Dragon Commemorative Ticket

Top Event:
Lunar New Year Fair / Chinese New Year Flower Market

When: 9:00am to late at night from February 4 – 10, 2024
Where: 15 different Flower Markets at various locations
How much: Free admission

2024 Hong Kong Lunar New Year FairHong Kong Chinese New Year Flower Market, aka Lunar New Year Fair, usually kicks off the Chinese New Year celebrations. It starts one week before the 1st day of Chinese Lunar calendar.

In 2024, there are 15 Chinese New Year Flower Markets throughout the city opening between the Feb 4 to 10 2024.

Although it also refers to the Chinese New Year Flower Markets, it is definitely much more than flowers. Stands with lucky foods, auspicious decors, traditional Chinese New Year flowers are all over the markets. It’s a perfect way to join the locals and experience the real traditions on this special holiday season.

Photos of the colorful Hong Kong Lunar New Year Fair

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Top Event:
International Chinese New Year Night Parade
(Sponsored by Cathay Pacific)

When: February 10, 2024
Where: Tsim Sha Tsui
How much: Free admission

International CNY Night Parade for 2024 Hong Kong Chinese New Year Celebrations and EventsThe traditional Cathay Pacific International Chinese New Year Night Parade finally come back.

It will be from afternoon to evening on 10th of February 2024.

Besides the dozens of illuminating floats, artists from all around the world shared their exquisite live performances. It is always, without a doubt, one of the most expected Hong Kong Chinese New Year events.

Photos of International Chinese New Year Night Parade

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Top Event:
Hong Kong Lunar New Year Fireworks Display

When: 8:00pm – 8:23pm on February 23, 2024  
Where: Over Victoria Harbour
How much: Free admission

2024 Hong Kong Chinese New Year Fireworks DisplayThe annual Lunar New Year Fireworks Display is always on the second day of Chinese Lunar Calendar. It is the longest and most innovative fireworks of three yearly fireworks shows in Hong Kong.

The 2024 Chinese New Year Fireworks show will be in the evening of the 11th of February 2024. The sky over Victoria Harbour would be completely brightened by the 23-minute fireworks.

As the world-class fireworks display, Hong Kong’s fireworks show over Victoria Harbour is something that you should not miss. Besides watching along Victoria Harbour with tens of thousands of crowds, you can also choose to watch from harbour tours, roof-top bars or harbour-view restaurants in hassle-free.

Photos of Hong Kong Fireworks Show

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Watching Fireworks on Harbour Tours

When: February 11, 2024
Where: On Victoria Harbour
How much: Various prices from tour operators

2024 Fireworks Harbour ToursBesides watching the fireworks from the best locations on land, how about sailing to the middle of Victoria Harbour during fireworks show and feel the stunning scenery in the closest distance?

Nothing beats these views and I bet there is no better vantage point to enjoy the spectacular fireworks. Not matter it’s Chinese junk boat, historical Star Ferry or floating restaurant cruise, it will for sure be an unforgettable memory.

For the moment, Most of the harbour tour operators Aqua Luna, Luxury Yachts, Bauhinia Cruise, Watertours as well as Oriental Pearl have announced their offers for 2024 CNY fireworks and accept booking now. Other tour operators will have updates shortly.

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Chinese New Year Raceday

When: February 12, 2024
Where: Shatin Racecourse, Shatin
How much: See details below

2024 Hong Kong Chinese New Year Race DayChinese New Year Race Day is one of the most popular horse racing events during the year. Not only it’s one of the best way to start a new year and wish for good luck, but also it is a special horse racing mixed with many traditional elements.

Nothing can stop the horse racing fans from trying their luck on the third day of Chinese lunar calendar in racecourse. If everything gets fine, it will start from 11:00am till 6:00pm on the 12th of February 2024.

Besides horse races, there also will be Chinese New Year souvenirs and decorations in the racecourse.

Photos of Chinese New Year Raceday

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Top Event:
2024 Lunar New Year Lantern Carnivals

When: February 20 – 25, 2024
Where: 3 Lantern Carnivals in various locations
How much: Free admission

2024 Hong Kong Lunar New Year Lantern CarnivalsLantern is a very important element in Chinese tradition. The Chinese Lantern Festival, or called the Spring Lantern Festival is an ancient Chinese festival, which is on the 15th day of Chinese Lunar calendar.

It is the first full moon day of the new year and also considered as the last day of Chinese New Year celebration. Illuminating lanterns represent wishing a good start of the new year. This year’s Lantern Festival is on the 24th of February 2024.

Usually the Lunar New Year Lantern Carnival will feature with spectacular lantern displays, orchestra performances, Chinese ethnic songs, dance, acrobatics, traditional stage art and game booths. This year, Hong Kong will have three Lantern Carnivals in different public parks in town.

Photos of Lunar New Year Lantern Carnivals

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Hong Kong Lunar New Year Thematic Lantern Display 2024

When: February 2 – 25, 2024
Where: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza, Tsim Sha Tsui
How much: Free admission

2024 Hong Kong Lunar New Year Thematic Lantern DisplayBesides the lantern carnival, Hong Kong Culture Center Piazza will have a themed lantern display. It is the longest event of all the Chinese New Year celebrations, which will last almost a complete month.

In 2024, the lantern theme is “Dancing Dragon with Lanterns to Greet the New Year”. In Chinese traditional culture, the dragon symbolizes good fortune, success, auspicious power and strength.

Photos of Lunar New Year Thematic Lantern Display

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Lam Tsuen Well-Wishing Festival

When: February 10 – 24, 2024   
Where: Lam Tsuen, Shatin
How much: Free admission

2024 Lam Tsuen Well-Wishing Festival in Chinese New YearLam Tsuen Well-wishing Festival is one of the oldest traditions during Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, which can be traced to 700 years back. It is also regarded as one of the most popular spots in Hong Kong for making a wish.

Two giant banyan trees in Lam Tsuen are considered as god. Whenever there is a festival, villagers will toss the joss paper onto the wishing trees to make a wish. Besides the traditional rituals, the floats from Chinese New Year Night Parade will be displayed here, allowing visitors for a closer look and some selfies.

Photos of Lam Tsuen Well-wishing Festival

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Chinese New Year celebrations on tours

Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate Chinese New Year? Then take a close look at the open-top bus tours or Victoria harbour cruise.

Cross-strait million-night scenery Tsim Sha Tsui New Year’s lucky tour on open-top bus tour

For those who would like to enjoy the CNY lights and displays in the easiest way, how about an open-top bus tour in Tsim Sha Tsui? While you enjoy the stunning views, bus driver will slow down or even stop if possible for better photographs.

The tour lasts 45 minutes and booking is already available online. Secure your ticket as soon as possible while stock lasts.

Open-top Bus Tour during CNY season

Open-top Bus Tour during CNY season

Open-top Bus Tour during CNY season

Open-top Bus Tour during CNY season

Date: February 6 – 22, 2024
Time: 6:30pm, 6:35pm, 7:40pm, 7:45pm, 8:50pm and 8:55pm.
Venue: Meet at the Kowloon Hotel on the sidewalk of Middle Road
Ticket: HK$ 250 (adult and child)
Discount: Book from klook at HK$ 122 – 153
Discount: Book from kkday at HK$ 120 – 150
(the two booking platforms have different time slots)

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Top Chinese New Year displays, decorations, events in shopping malls

Since most of the traditional CNY celebrations are called off, or you will not be in Hong Kong during the time, don’t be regret. Most of the major shopping malls will set up the Chinese New Year themed decorations and displays. Lion dance, firecrackers, peach trees will be all around Hong Kong. This year is the Year of the Dragon. You will also be surrounded by dragon decors every corner in town.

The highlights usually are Dragon-themed displays and decorations, exclusive popup stores, game booths, markets and workshops. BTW, be prepared for the non-stop CNY music once you step into the mall.

– 2024 CNY displays, decorations and themes in shopping malls (keep updating)

Here is list of the shopping malls’ displays and decorations for 2024 CNY (keep updating).

– Popular cartoon themes:

  • LCX – Plastic Thing CNY Fatty Fest (Jan 19 – Feb 18 2024)
  • MOSTown – Kanahei’s Small Animal CNY Carnival (Jan 12 – Feb 15 2024)
  • MOKO – Joguman CNY Spring Dragon Garden (Jan 18 – Feb 25 2024)
  • Langham Place – Find Your Fortune with Donald Duck (Jan 17 – Feb 25 2024)
  • Plaza Hollywood – Line Friends CNY Celebration (Jan 12 – Feb 25 2024)
  • iSquare – Foodie Dinosaur “CNY Celebration” (Jan 12 – Feb 25 2024)
  • Langham Place – Find Your Fortune with Donald Duck (Jan 17 – Feb 25 2024)
  • The ONE – Visiting Mofusand’s Home in CNY (Jan 19 – Feb 25 2024)
  • Festival Walk – FAT COFFEE WITH Kung Hei Fat Choi (Jan 19 – Feb 18 2024)
  • Windsor House – Mofusand New Year Cafe Party (Jan 19 – Feb 25 2024)
  • Fortune Malls – Duckyo Friends “CNY Celebration” (Jan 13 – Mar 10 2024)

– Classic themes and others:

  • MegaBox – Marucoro Chan Kokeshi Fortune Cat CNY Festival (Jan 5 – Feb 25 2024)
  • New Town Plaza – Knot of Blossom Garden (Jan 16 – Feb 25 2024)
  • The Whampoa – Decole Comcombre Wishing Shrine(Jan 9 – Feb 25 2024)
  • Times Square – Panther Chan: Whimsical Spring Blossoms (Jan 16 – Feb 5 2024)
  • Lee Tung Avenue – Lantern-lit Year of the Dragon (Feb 1 – Mar 10 2024)
  • Cityplaza – Live Happy Bank (Jan 25 – Feb 25 204)
  • tmtplaza – Dragon Chinese New Year celebrations (Jan 25 – Feb 18 2024)
  • East Point City – CNY Blossom Garden (Jan 23 – Mar 5 2024)
  • apm – Peacock Blossom Chinese New Year Carnival (Jan 23 – Feb 25 2024)
  • Citygate Outlets – Wings in Blossom (Jan 19 – Feb 22 2024)

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2024 Lee Tung Avenue Chinese New Year settings

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2024 Top Chinese New Year Markets and Fairs

Hong Kong Chinese New Year has prepared various traditional markets and art craft markets for families. It’s great fun and Hong Kong tradition to pick up some special gifts for the beloved ones at these places.

Here is the list for the selected Chinese New Year markets, fairs and workshops for 2024 CNY (sort according to date, keep updating).

#1. New Year Pets Market @ Murray House Stanley(Jan 6 – Feb 4, Sat&Sun, 12:00noon – 7:00pm)
#2 Metroplaza x LOCOLOCO CNY Market @ Metroplaza (Jan 8 – 14, 15 – 21 2024, 11:00am – 9:00pm)
#3. SoHo Market @ MegaBox (Feb 10 – 25 2024, 11:00am – 9:00pm)
#4. Winter Wonderland Market @ Peak Galleria (Jan 13 – 14, 20 – 21, 27 – 28 2024, 12:00noon – 8:00pm)
#5. Central Market x LOCOLOCO: Golden Dragon CNY Market @ Central Market (Jan 26 – Feb1, Feb 2 – 8, 9 – 12, 13 – 16 2024, 12:00noon – 8:00pm)
#6. 2024 Chinese New Year Market @ The Repulse Bay (Jan 27 2024, 11:00am – 6:00pm)
#7. CNY Pop-up Store @ K11 ATELIER (Jan 30 – Feb 2, Feb 6 – 9 2024, 11:00am – 7:00pm)

Besides the above listed markets, the shopping malls with special CNY decorations and displays usually will prepare traditional CNY pop-up markets. You can take a look after taking pictures with the pretty displays and get some auspicious snacks and delicacies home.

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Chinese New Year celebrations at top attractions

Every year during Chinese New Year, the top attractions will put up traditional decoration, creating many color photo booths and bring visitors good luck.

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2024 Hong Kong Disneyland Chinese New Year Celebrations

When: January 25 – February 25, 2024
Time: 10:30am – 8:30pm
Ticket: HK$ 639 (adults) / HK$ 475 (children)
Discount: HK$ 570 (adults) / HK$ 449 (children)
(More promotion combo with meal and cash coupons available)

Hong Kong Disneyland Chinese New Year Celebrations 2024Every year Disneyland will launch a series of Chinese New Year celebrations. No matter it’s Disney’s beloved characters in the traditional Chinese dress, the zodiacs themed food, limited Chinese New Year merchandise or Live Disney concert by the world-class pianist Lang Lang, there is always something for everyone.

In 2024, the adorable fox LinaBell will lead the festivity in the park, joining with all her friends, to bring everyone A Magical Year of the Dragon.

Year of the Dragon - 2024 Hong Kong Disneyland Chinese New Year celebrations

Duffy and LinaBell celebrating the Year of the Dragon

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Hong Kong AIA Chinese New Year Carnival

When: December 21, 2023 – February 25, 2024
Where: AIA Vitality Park (next to Hong Kong Observation Wheel)
How much: HK$ 160 – HK$ 180
Ticket: Discount for locals
Ticket: Discount for overseas visitors

2024 The AIA CarnivalHong Kong AIA The Great European Carnival turns to an annual event since 2014. It is located right next to the Victoria Harbour in Central and usually lasts two months throughout Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. After four-year cancellation, AIA Carnival finally comes back to town.

The carnival is a mixture of fun rides, games, entertainment program, circus as well as plenty of Asian and European food delights.

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Ocean Park Hong Kong 2024 Lunar New Year Celebration

When: Feb 10 – Mar 3, 2024  
Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Ticket: HK$ 498 (adults)/ HK$ 249 (children)
Discount: HK$ 388 (adults) / HK$ 233 (children)
(More promotion combo with meal and cash coupon available)

Ocean Park Hong Kong has extended the celebration of 80th anniversary of Le Petit Prince to the Chinese New Year. Besides capturing the New Year blessing, visitors can also enjoy traditional dragon dance, admire old Hong Kong Neon Lights, take some exclusive dragon souvenirs home as well as try some New Year auspicious gourmet.

2024 Ocean Park Hong Kong Chinese New Year celebration

Ocean Park Hong Kong Chinese New Year celebration

2024 Ocean Park Hong Kong 80th anniversary of the Little Prince CNY celebrations

Le Petit Prince 80th Anniversary

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Ngong Ping 360 Chinese New Year Celebrations

When: To be updated
Time: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Venue: Ngong Ping Village
Ticket: from HK$ 235 (adults) (round trip)
Discount: Ticket with HK$ 50 e-voucher
Discount: up to 18% discount on ticket

Ngong Ping Cable Car and Big Buddha on Lantau Island is one of the most popular attractions. Due to the influence by pandemic, Ngong Ping Cable Car service will suspend from 7 Jan 2022 until further notice.

In 2020, Ngong Ping 360 arranged six major lucky hot spots. Visitors could get there and make a wish for a good start in the new year.

Do keep in mind that during the Chinese New Year period, the Ngong Ping Cable Car will be very crowded. Especially when this year many other traditional celebrations have been cancelled. If you don’t want to waste hours in the waiting line, prepare a fast lane ticket to save your time.

Ngong Ping 360 Year of Rat Chinese New Year celebration

Ocean Park Hong Kong 2020 Chinese New Year celebration

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Other options and events for celebrating 2024 Chinese New Year

MTR Year of the Dragon Commemorative Tickets for CNY

When: February 1, 2023
Where: Most of the MTR stations, MTR official site, MTR App
How much: HK$ 100 per set

MTR Year of Dragon Commemorative Ticket 2024To celebrate the coming Year of the Dragon, MTR Company also will launch a set of commemorative ticket featured the zodiac Dragon. Each set contains two designs of tickets and 8 Chinese red pockets.

The price for each set is HK$ 100 and the stock is limited. The ticket allows a full day free ride on MTR on Chinese New Year.

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Other local traditions in Hong Kong on Chinese New Year holidays – What else we do on Chinese New Year

Similar to Western’s Christmas, Chinese New Year is one of the most important traditional holidays in Hong Kong. Hongkongers will celebrate this holiday with all kinds of traditions.

  • Family will gather together no matter how busy they are. Nothing can stop anyone from going home and being with family;
  • Locals will give out red pockets (with cash) to friends, colleagues or people whoever helped them in the past year for good wishes;
  • Auspicious and lucky foods such as black moss (Cantonese pronunciation is Fat Choy, similar to ‘prosperity’), sticky rice cake, sweet glutinous rice balls (tang yuan) are eaten and wishing for good luck in the coming year;
  • Some families will visit the fortune tellers for good fortune in one of the many temples;
  • Shopping malls, restaurants and offices are decorated with zodiac Dragon all around Hong Kong;
  • Shopping malls and shops will hire Lion Dance group to perform for good luck and a good start of new year;

One of the most frequent questions I heard is: “Are shops, shopping malls and restaurants open during the 2024 Chinese New Year in Hong Kong?”.

The majority of shops, shopping malls usually will close on the 1st and 2nd of Chinese Lunar Year (this year is Feb 10 and Feb 11). However, malls and restaurants in the major tourist areas usually remain opening during the Chinese New Year.

Usually, the days before Chinese New Year, some of the big shopping malls will extend their business and opening hours and decorated their malls with a special theme to attract more shoppers and visitors.

Please note that whether the shops and restaurants will open during CNY varies according to the regulation of different cooperations. Normally small and traditional shops and restaurants (e.g. Chinese Medicine Stores, family run restaurants, dried seafood shops, etc.) will be closed for longer time (4-7 days).

Major sightseeing attractions as well as theme parks will remain open during this period and usually have a unique Chinese New Year decoration.

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  • “Be prepared that – no matter which event, activity or show you like to watch, join and/or participate, be aware that it will very, very (!) crowded.”

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