Hong Kong will celebrate 2024 Year of the Dragon with the long-awaited Chinese New Year Fireworks show. The 2024 Chinese New Year (CNY) starts from 10th of February, 2024 this time. As THE most important festival in Hong Kong, Hong Kong will welcome the new year with various traditional events and celebrations. Among all the celebrations, Lunar Chinese New Year Fireworks Display is definitely one of the most expected events.
Hong Kong’s fireworks show is one of the best in the world. The last time Chinese New Year Fireworks was already in 2019 Year of the Pig. Since then, the fireworks show has been cancelled every year due to pandemic. Thus, be assured that this time it will attract tens of thousands of people along Victoria Harbour to welcome and celebrate the Year of the Dragon with fireworks.
2024 Chinese New Year Fireworks Display
- When and where is Hong Kong CNY fireworks show?
- What to expect – programmes of Chinese New Year fireworks
- where to watch fireworks – vantage locations, best ways
- Along Victoria Harbour waterfront (Kowloon & Hong Kong Island) – Top 25 locations
- Watch on Victoria Harbour – fireworks harbour tours (start booking)
- From harbour-view hotels rooms, bars and restaurants (with special offers)
- Other 2024 Chinese New Year Celebrations in Hong Kong
In case you are interested in other 2024 Hong Kong Chinese New Year celebrations as well as what else Hongkongners do, you can check the following article:
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Chinese New Year is THE most important festival in Hong Kong. The 2024 Hong Kong Chinese New Year Celebrations are much more than international carnival and Lunar New Year fair…
When and where will the 2024 Chinese New Year fireworks display take place?
– 8:00pm, February 11th, Victoria Harbour
This year’s Chinese New Year Fireworks will be at 8:00pm on February 11th, 2024 (the second day of the Lunar New Year) and last 23-minutes illuminating Victoria Harbour, sky and skyline.
Like the previous years, the fireworks will be shot from 3 barges floating on Victoria Harbour. A total 23,888 pyrotechnic shells will be discharged in the night sky, costing 13 million Hong Kong Dollars. The complete fireworks display will last 23 minutes. So, get ready for a fascinating show lighting up Hong Kong’s night.
What to expect from 2024 Chinese New Year fireworks display – Scenes and Special Designs
As the first CNY fireworks show after 5-year cancellation, Hong Kong Government spend 13 millions HK dollars for this big event. The theme of this year’s Chinese New Year Fireworks celebration is “Prosperity and Brighter Future” with eight scenes. You will find lots number 8, smiley face, golden ingot, heart shape fireworks in the show.
The fireworks display starts with red hearts, symbolizing happiness and unity. The 1st scene “The Year of the Dragon” lasts 2 minute 18 seconds. Pay attention to the silver lightning, thunder, dragon eggs and golden palm tree.
The 2nd scene is “Happy New Year”. It lasts from 2’23” to 7’15”. The highlight is fireworks of “Golden Crown with Figure 8”, representing good fortune and prosperity in the new year.
The 3rd scene lasts about four minutes from 7’20” to 10’35”. The highlight is the peonies, butterflies and colourful comets.
The 4th scene “We Love Hong Kong” is from 10’42” till 12’53”. With the background music “Bauhinia”, the golden chrysanthemum and blue-pistil sunflower fireworks will bloom in the night sky.
Along with the music “Future is Me”, the 5th scene starts around 13’00” and lasts till 14’53”. Red peonies, silver coconuts and glittering flowers will brighten the sky, symbolizing a bright and hopeful future.
The 6th scene’s highlight is heart shape and smiley faces (15’00” – 17’23”).
The colorful fireworks in the 7th scene “You raise me up” symbolize the love of the seniors, relatives and friends (17’09” – 19’40”).
The final scene is always the best and push the whole fireworks display to the climax. The last scene uses “Harvest with Gongs and Drums” as background music. At the last 30 seconds, the show will conclude with all the 3 barges shooting the fireworks intensively together. Golden ingots, brocade crowns and golden rain will bloom in the sky, bringing endless wealth and joy.
The best ways and places to watch Hong Kong Chinese New Year fireworks display
Where should you watch fireworks in Hong Kong? Or where is the best place to enjoy the stunning show? No matter you decide to join thousands of spectators along the waterfront of Victoria Harbour, hop on one of the many fireworks cruises, or simply enjoy dinner in one of the hottest restaurants or bars, you should secure the best place ASAP.
To get a detailed information about where to watch Hong Kong fireworks, do check out the complete review below on “Where are the best places to enjoy Hong Kong fireworks display”.
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It will be super crowded at all the vantage spots, especially those free watching spots. To enjoy an stress-free experience, booking a fireworks harbour tour or restaurant is better option.
1. Along Victoria Harbour Harbourfront (watch from close distance)
Since the fireworks will always be launched from four barges on Victoria Harbour, the best vantage points to enjoy the Hong Kong lunar New Year fireworks display are along Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui (TST), Central, Wan Chai and of course on the harbour.
Best spots from Kowloon side
- Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade (top option)
- Ocean Terminal Deck (top option, free)
- The waiting concourse of Star Ferry (top option, Book Ticket)
- Renovated Avenue of Stars (top option, free)
- Green Plaza of Hong Kong West Kowloon Station (free)
- Tsim Sha Tsui The Garden of Stars (free)
- Hung Hom Bypass (free)
- West Kowloon waterfront promenade (free)
- K11 Musea viewing platform (free)
- Harbour City Rooftop Car Park (Book Charity Ticket)
- West Kowloon Art Park (free)
Best spots from Hong Kong Island side
- Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai (top option, free)
- Tamar Park in Admiralty (top option, free)
- Wanchai Waterfront Promenade (top option, free)
- Central Ferry Piers No.9 & No.10 (free)
- Central harbourfront (free)
- Hong Kong Observation Wheel (subject to ticket, HK$ 20)
- Observation Deck of Wanchai Ferry Pier (free)
- ifc Rooftop Garden (free)
- Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter (free)
- Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park (free)
- East Coast Park Precinct (free)
Other hot spots for viewing Hong Kong fireworks
- The Victoria Peak and Peak Tower
(Book Peak Tram/Peak Tower Ticket) - sky100 Observation Deck
(Book Ticket for Chinese New Year Fireworks) - Rooftop bars (various locations and price)
To know more details of How to get to each location and how to secure the best spot, check out the ultimate guide:
Where to watch fireworks in Hong Kong? – best locations and free vantage places
Usually, Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront promenade from Clock Tower, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza to Salisbury Garden is the best spot of all the options to enjoy the show. Not only because it is right facing the stunning skyscrapers and skyline, but also there are speakers installed on the Observation Deck next to the TST Clock Tower. You can enjoy the fireworks show along with the special composed music (which upgrades the fun).
Without a doubt, the best place is also the most crowded place. Every year, majority of the visitors will come to the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront to enjoy the fireworks show. If you decide to visit the fireworks at this spot, get there earlier and prepare a lot of crowds.
Other hot spots like Golden Bauhinia Square, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, Star Ferry Piers, Tamar Park, Central harbourfront will also be filled up very quickly. Bars and restaurants with top views, such as Ozone Bar, Aqua Bar, Sevva Bar etc, will be booked out very fast.
In a word, be prepared that all the vantage points will fill quickly and will be very crowded. Keep in mind that the fireworks schedule and prepare plenty of time to travel to and from the locations.
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The harbourfront (waterfront) of Victoria Harbour is always the favorite spot of photographers. Professional or amateur photography lovers will get to the best spots very early. You will find many tripods waiting along Victoria Harbour hours ahead of time. If you want to find a spot for photo shooting along Victoria Harbour, be sure to be there before 5:00pm.”
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Some venues may be subject to tickets. However, considering that you will have a secured spot without worrying about arriving in advance and crowds with thousand people, it’s actually a nice option.”
2. 2024 Chinese New Year Fireworks Harbour tour in Hong Kong
Looking to enjoy the Hong Kong fireworks in the most memorable way? Why not celebrate this special anniversary aboard a cruise ship or one of Hong Kong’s iconic traditional Junk boats?
Imagine sailing to the middle of Victoria Harbour, feel the stunning scenery in the closest distance while the fireworks explode over head. Nothing beats these views and there is no better vantage point to enjoy the spectacular fireworks.
There are 8 major harbour tour operators offering offering Hong Kong Chinese New Year Fireworks and Dinner Cruises along Victoria Harbour.
For the moment for 2024 CNY Fireworks, the Chinese junk boats Aqua Luna, Luxury Yachts, the floating restaurant Bauhinia Cruise, Watertours, Oriental Pearl and Water Taxi have announced their offers for Hong Kong Chinese New Year Fireworks harbour tour. Other harbour tour operators will announce their offers shortly.
The quotas are definitely limited and the prices start from HK$ 288 per person.
The following fireworks harbour tours have open for booking.
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
If you want to know more details of each harbour tour, then check out the related article about the available offers for 2024 Chinese New Year Day fireworks harbour tours.
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Best 2024 Chinese New Year Fireworks Harbour Tour and Boat Trip in Hong Kong
Can you imagine watching fireworks on Victoria Harbour with the breathtaking skyline on both sides as background? Act fast and secure a ticket for the Fireworks Harbour Tour.
If you are looking for a regular harbour tour (instead of the fireworks harbour tour), check out the review about different Victoria Harbour Cruises and their available discounts.
3. From harbour-view hotels rooms, bars and 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, hotels are very good alternatives. There are plenty of hotels along both sides of Victoria Harbour with great harbour views, from where you are able to enjoy the fireworks how from your room. Check out the best 19 hotels providing Victoria Harbour views (ranked according to distance from fireworks center).
Besides hotel rooms, don’t forget the bars and restaurants that also provide giant windows and clear vision of Victoria Harbour.
Chinese New Year is the most important festival in Hong Kong. Do secure a table as early as possible.
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Watching from the rooms, bars or restaurants of hotels is an option behind windows with a little bit far distance. If you would like to feel the bang over head, the best option is still the above vantage spots or the Fireworks Harbour Tours or book a dinner set from the waterfront restaurants.”
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).
Offer in INK Cafe Fireworks Party for 2024 Chinese New Year Fireworks
Highlight: Fireworks watch + 1 Bottle of Champagne + 8 drink tickets for wine, beer & non-alcoholic drinks + Limited snacks + 1 Table with up to 4 seats
Date: The 11th of February, 2024
Price: HK$ 4950
Booking: Check details and book ticket
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.
Harbourside 3-course Brunch at HUE Dining & Chinese New Year Firework Party at INK
Highlight: 3-course brunch + Fireworks watch at INK (inclusive of 1 drink & 1 ice-cream)
Date: Start from 3:30pm, The 11th of February, 2024
Price: HK$ 1238
Booking: Check details and book ticket
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.
Dinner buffer at YMCA with ticket to fireworks watching on the Rooftop Garden
Highlight: Dinner buffet + ticket to Rooftop Garden for fireworks watching
Date: 6:30pm – 9:30pm, the 11th of February, 2024
Price: HK$ 1527
Booking: Check details and book ticket with extra discount
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.
CNY Fireworks Party at Pullman Hotel Rooftop Garden
Highlight: Fireworks party at rooftop garden with free-flow drinks, wine and snacks
Date: 7:30pm – 8:30pm, the 11th of February, 2024
Price: HK$ 600
Booking: Check details and book ticket with extra discount at HK$ 1088
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
Watch 2024 Chinese New Year Fireworks online
The National Day Fireworks on the 1st of Oct 2023 was the first time to be broadcast using aerial photography and 5G technology. It is expected that the 2024 Chinese New Year Fireworks show also will be shared online through livestream and TV for those who cannot watch the fireworks in person.
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Whatever you decide, keep in mind that it will be extremely crowded. That is not only due to Hong Kong’s public holiday, but also that Mainland Chinese are enjoying their “CNY Golden Week” holidays. Usually there will be thousands people watching fireworks in Tsim Sha Tsui area. Hence, it is wise to plan ahead. Make sure to arrive early. Some of people try to get their prime location already around noon time.
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Maybe you would like to enjoy the fireworks from a restaurant, hotel or on a boat in the middle of Victoria Harbour. Then make sure and book your arrangements as early as possible.
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If you watch the fireworks far away from Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront promenade, you still can enjoy the musical program by tuning in your radio or cellphone to FM 97.6 – 98.9.
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Special traffic arrangements are in effect before and after the Hong Kong National Day Firework show. This includes closure (!) of roads and MTR Exits around 7:00pm – 8:00pm. Be prepared for a very large crowd. I highly recommend to plan your arrival way ahead of the schedule fireworks time.
General Info and Details
Date: February 11th, 2024
Time: 8:00pm
Venue: Along Victoria Harbour from Central to Causeway Bay
Ticket: Free Admission
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