Three times a year, the skies over Hong Kong’s iconic Victoria Harbour erupt into a kaleidoscope of riotous colors. You can fight the crowds at many of the viewing spots on both sides of the harbour. Or you can enjoy a quiet evening at one of the restaurants offering spectacular harbour views. Either way, this is your guide to the best spots to watch fireworks in Hong Kong.
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Fireworks Over Victoria Harbour
Hundreds of thousands of celebrants line both sides of Victoria Harbour three times each year to view fireworks in Hong Kong: Chinese New Year, Chinese National Day, and New Year’s Eve.
While Chinese National Day always falls on 1 October, and New Year’s Eve always falls on 31 December, the Lunar New Year takes place on a different day each year, but always between late January and mid-February.
In Hong Kong, Chinese New Year is a three-day official holiday, and the Chinese New Year Fireworks always takes place on the second night of the Lunar New Year. It begins at 8 pm and lasts about 23 minutes
Here are dates for upcoming Chinese New Year fireworks displays in Hong Kong:
- 2025: January 30 (Thursday)
- 2026: February 17 (Tuesday)
- 2027: February 6 (Saturday)
- 2028: January 26 (Wednesday)
- 2029: February 13 (Tuesday)
- 2030: February 3 (Monday)
Hong Kong Fireworks Tips
Anywhere is the world, fireworks displays attract large crowds, and Hong Kong is no exception. Public transport is overburdened with packed tuses and trains, and scheduled are extended overnight. Parking lots fill up early. Streets are closed, traffic is diverted, and sidewalks are packed. Here are some tips:
- Arrive Early: Popular spots fill up quickly, so getting there a few hours in advance is a good idea.
- Dress Comfortably: Weather is likely to be warm on Chinese National Day, but it likely to be chilly on New Year’s Eve and on Chinese New Year’s Eve. So bring a jacket – at least! You might need to bundle up.
- Bring Snacks and Drinks: Having some refreshments on hand to will make the wait more enjoyable.
- Charge Your Devices: Ensure your phone or camera is fully charged to capture the spectacular moments.
Be forewarned that cloud cover can sometimes obscure views of the pyrotechnic display. While all three fireworks displays are scheduled during the dry months, rain is always possible.
Best Public Viewing Spots on the Kowloon Side
- Avenue of Stars — Tsim Sha Tsui
- Ocean Terminal Deck — Tsim Sha Tsui
- Hung Hom Bypass — Tsim Sha Tsui
- West Kowloon Cultural District — Kowloon
- Kowloon Peak — Ma On Shan
Best Public Viewing Spots on the Hong Kong Side
- East Coast Park Precinct — North Point
- Braemar Hill — Eastern District
- Water and Sports Recreation Precinct – Wan Chai
- Golden Bauhinia Square — Wan Chai
- Wan Chai Waterfront Promenade — Wan Chai
- Tamar Park — Admiralty
- IFC — Central
- Central Piers — Central
- Lugard Road — The Peak
Why Not Beat the Crowds and Dine Out?
Restaurants on Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula offer an attractive alternative to braving the crowds when spectacular pyrotechnic display lights up the skies over Victoria Harbour.
Here are two lists of restaurants offering some of the best views of Victoria Harbour – one for each side of the harbour. Some are located on the top floors of high rise hotels or commercial buildings. Others are right on the water.
A few of these restaurants offer outdoor seating. Others have outdoor terraces that you can walk out onto to watch the fireworks and then return inside.
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Restaurants with the Best Harbour Views – Kowloon Side
For my money, Kowloon is the best side of Victoria Harbour to view the fireworks because of the backdrop of Hong Kong’s iconic skyline. I mean, check out this view from Ozone, the world’s highest rooftop bar!
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong
Located on the upper floors of the International Commerce Centre on the Kowloon Peninsula, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong, has five food and beverage outlets, and all of them offer jaw-dropping views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline.
What better place to literally look down on the fireworks as they explode over the skies of Hong Kong at the Lunar New Year, Chinese National Day, and New Year’s Eve?
- Ozone – located on the 118th floor, Ozone is the world’s highest rooftop bar. It is 490 meters above sea level, offering spectacular views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong’s iconic skyline.
- Cafe 103 – located on the 103rd floor, Cafe 103 serves an international menu at lunch and dinner.
- Tin Lung Heen – located on the 102nd floor, Tin Lung Heen is a Michelin two-star Chinese restaurant serving Cantonese cuisine.
- Tosca di Angelo – located on 102nd floor, Tosca di Angelo is a Michelin one-star Italian restaurant serving Southern Italian cuisine
- The Lounge & Bar – located on the 102nd floor, The Lounge & Bar serves breakfast buffet, organic salad bar, Ã la carte menu, afternoon tea, and cocktails
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong – International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Regent Hong Kong
Because of its privileged location directly opposite Bauhinia Square, all of the food and beverage outlets at the Regent have stunning harbour views, making them ideal locations from which to view the fireworks.
- Lai Ching Heen – located on the ground floor, this Michelin two-star Chinese restaurant seres Cantonese cuisine and has ionic views of Victoria Harbour.
- The Steak House – a foodie’s paradise for carnivores.
- The Lobby Lounge – located on the lobby floor, live music nightly.
- Harborside – famous for its breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets.
- Nobu Hong Kong – Japanese cuisine with Peruvian influences.
- Qura Bar – this cozy lounge combines exceptional tibbles with a Riviera-inspired menu.
Regent – 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Peninsula, Hong Kong.
The Peninsula Hong Kong
Only one of the multiple F&B outlets at The Pen has harbour views – the legendary Felix. Not to worry as special arrangements are made for diners at the hotel’s other outlets (see below).
- Felix – located on the 28th floor, Felix serves contemporary European cuisine. It’s floor-to-ceiling windows offer breaktaking harbour views.
Diners having dinner at the hotel’s other F&B outlets – Spring Moon (Cantonese), Gaddi’s (French), Chesa (Swiss), The Lobby (international), or The Verandah (continental) – are usually allowed to watch the fireworks while enjoying a complimentary glass of Champagne at the hotel’s rooftop Sun Terrace.
The Peninsula Hong Kong –Â Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers
The Sheraton has several F&B outlets, but only two of them have harbour views.
- Sky Lounge – located on the 18th floor, this roof-top lounge offers spectacular views of Victoria Harbour. It has an excellent selection of vintage wines and serves award-winning snacks,
- Oyster & Wine Bar – located on the 18th floor, this fine-dining seafood restaurant offers excellent views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline.
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers – 20 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
H Zentra
Located on Middle Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, this commercial building houses retail, dining, and wellness floors. Eateries are located on the 7th and 15th through 18th floors.
- Aqua – located on the 17th floor, this stylish eatery serves exquisite Italian and Japanese fare, with gravity-defying views of Victoria Harbour.
- Hutong – located on 18th floor, this sophisticated Northern Chinese restaurant offers stunning views of Victoria Harbour.
H Zentra – 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Hotel Icon
Owned by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hotel Icon is an much-celebrated teaching hotel, training Hong Kong’s next generation of hoteliers. It has a good view of Victoria Harbour.
- Above & Beyond – located on the 28th floor, which is the hotel’s top floor, Above & Beyond offers stunning views of the Hong Kong skyline. It serves Chinese cuisine.
- GREEN – while GREEN is located in the hotel’s lobby, diners having dinner on the night of the Chinese New Year fireworks will be invited to Level 9 for an exclusive fireworks viewing experience.
Hotel Icon – 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Restaurants with the Best Views – Hong Kong Side
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong occupies pride of place in the heart of Central. It is known as one of the world’s top hotels.
- Man Wah – located on the 25th floor, Man Wah is a one star Michelin Chinese restaurant serving Cantonese cuisine. It has stunning views of the Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour.
- The Aubrey – located on the 25th floor, The Aubrey is a Japanese-style izakaya with sweeping views of Victoria Harbour.
- Mandarin Club – located on the 23rd floor, the Mandarin Club overlooks Stature Square and has an unobstructed view of the harbour. It offers an exclusive viewing venue, complimentary for in-house suite and club paying guests.
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong – 5 Connaught Road, Central, Hong Kong.
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong
The Grand Hyatt has 11Â restaurants, and three of them have sweeping views of Victoria Harbour, thanks their large picture windows and the hotel’s central waterfront location.
- Grand Cafe – located at the lobby level, Grand Cafe serves an international menu. It is famous for its Hainanese Chicken, and is Halal-certified.
- Grissini – located on the 2nd floor, this Italian restaurant serves traditional Italian cuisine.
- One Harbour Road – located on the 7th and 8th floors, this Chinese restaurant serves Cantonese cuisine.
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong – One Harbour Road, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
This is where the change of sovereignty ceremony was held on 1 July 1997. It is “point zero” of the Chinese New Year, Chinese National Day, and New Year’s Eve celebrations in Hong Kong.
- Congress Plus – located at Level 4 of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Congress Plus offers a privileged view of Victoria Harbour. Dinner buffet patrons have access to an Exclusive Viewing Zone adjacent to Golden Bauhinia Square to watch the fireworks.
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre – One Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
The Upper House
Located at Admiralty above the Pacific Place shopping mall, the Upper House offers great views of Victoria Harbour and the Kowloon Peninsula.
- Salistterra – located at level 49, Salisterra serves Mediterranean cuisine in sophisticated surroundings.
The Upper House – Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kon
Dining Out Tips
Reservations for dinner or drinks are highly recommended on the nights when fireworks are launched over Victoria Harbour. This include Lunar New Year’s, Chinese National Day, and New Year’s Eve. Some outlets might be fully booked for private parties.
When making reservations, make that the fireworks will be visible and that you will be able to remain at the eatery or in the cocktail lounge to watch the fireworks display.
BTW, you don’t have to wait until a fireworks display to dine at one of these restaurants. They offer spectacular views 365 days a year – assuming clouds or fog don’t block the view.
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