【Hong Kong】Explore the magical journey of Hong Kong's Lantern Festival without spending a penny unjustly
With the grand opening of the Hong Kong Lantern Festival, in addition to the brilliant lanterns, you also have the chance to enjoy the stunning light show, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, and the wonderful experience of 'Hong Kong Night Feast'—all for free! At Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui, you can enjoy a full day of fun. Here is the ultimate guide I have carefully prepared for you:
🎐Hong Kong Lantern Festival
Near the historic former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower, as dusk falls (6 pm), the lanterns slowly light up. There are exciting dragon dance performances and traditional handicraft displays, showcasing Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage.
🕰️Event Time: From now until February 25th, every night from 18:00 to 23:00
📍Location: Outdoor Plaza of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre
🎁Hong Kong Welcomes You 'Hong Kong Night Feast'
Located next to the lantern festival, the Hong Kong Tourism Board offers different dining experiences. I have selected the C'est La B restaurant for everyone—not only is it conveniently located, but it also offers reasonable prices and great value for money.
🕰️Event Time: From now until March 31st
💫Hong Kong Light Show
Against the vast backdrop of Victoria Harbour, every night at 8 pm, accompanied by melodious music, the light show is spectacularly staged, with special patterns added this year to welcome the Year of the Dragon. Tip: No need to take a boat, you can enjoy this visual feast from the shore.
🕰️Every night at 8 pm, lasting 10 minutes
🎨Hong Kong Arts Festival
Starting from February 22nd and continuing into March, various exciting performances and exhibitions will be held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Tai Kwun, and other venues. In particular, the free performances at Tai Kwun are worth paying attention to in advance.
🖼️Hong Kong Museum of Art
Don't miss the 'Titian, Renaissance, and Venetian School' exhibition, ending before February 28th. Here, not only are there original works by masters like Titian and Giorgione, but there are also many exhibitions worth seeing.
🕰️From now until February 28th, closed on Thursdays
🌈Recommended One-Day Tour Itinerary:
- Morning: Start from Harbour City's Gateway Arcade, take photos at the Smiling Coast (free)
- Noon: Take the Star Ferry to Central (5HK$), experience the Central Ferris Wheel (20HK$)
- Afternoon: Visit Tai Kwun (free), take the tram to Causeway Bay (3HK$)
- Evening: Enjoy the Hong Kong Lantern Festival (free), watch the Victoria Harbour Light Show (free)
Hong Kong's Museum of Art isn't just walls and paintings; it's a time machine! From ancient Chinese pots to edgy modern art, you'll explore history and culture from East to West. Special exhibitions like the jaw-dropping Venetian Renaissance showcase hidden treasures. But it's not just for art snobs: talks, workshops, and even a kids' play lab make it fun for everyone. Sure, the audio guide could be fresher and some signs could be more helpful, but that's a tiny blip in a stellar experience. Leave the city's buzz behind and dive into this artistic oasis. You'll walk out inspired, informed, and wanting more. Highly recommended!
The Hong Kong Museum of Art is an excellent collection of permanent and temporary exhibits. The museum is housed in a very interesting and large building, however there are far fewer exhibits than one might expect. Nevertheless it is worth a visit.
Known as the first public art museum in the city, custodian of an art collections which represented the unique culture legacy of Hongkong connection across the world. They also aspire a refreshing ways of looking at tradition and making art relevant to everyone, creating new experiences and understanding.
Great exhibitions and completely free
香港艺术馆位于九龙尖沙咀海滨的星光大道上。馆里展览的艺术品很一般,但是艺术馆的建筑有一点特色,艺术馆周围的景色也很不错。
The design is beautiful and generous, the theme of the exhibition is novel, and the sea view is amazing!
Free. On the edge of the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui, 5 floors, all with floor-to-ceiling windows, are a great point to see Victoria Harbour. The theme of each floor exhibition is different, and the level of layout planning is very high. There is a western restaurant outside the platform on the 2nd floor, which tastes good.