Hong Kong WinterFest transforms city into magical holiday destination

As winter settles over Hong Kong, the city is transforming into a dazzling hub of festive cheer, positioning itself as Asia’s ultimate seasonal destination. The annual Hong Kong WinterFest 2025 was launched today in Central with the centerpiece event, “Winter Wonderland in Central,” featuring a 20-metre Christmas tree and a giant toy-themed Christmas Town to kick off weeks of citywide celebrations.

Across Hong Kong, neighborhoods sparkle with holiday decorations as visitors from around the world are invited to experience the magic of a dreamlike winter fantasy.

Winter Wonderland in Central brings Christmas magic to life

Statue Square Garden in Central has been turned into a vibrant Christmas Town, alive with classic holiday music and festive charm. The 20-metre Christmas tree, as tall as a six-story building, dazzles with dynamic lights and colorful patterns, while 28 smaller trees shimmer with gold, red, and copper ornaments. Giant toy-themed displays—including airplanes, trains, jeeps, and puppets delivering presents—bring a storybook Christmas to life, complemented by vintage clocks, heart-shaped candy canes, and a miniature train with steam effects offering memorable photo opportunities.

Visitors can enjoy live carol performances and surprise visits from Santa Claus, while a Christmas market featuring 12 chalets opens on November 28, offering seasonal treats, festive gifts, and interactive workshops. Eight iconic buildings surrounding Christmas Town will host the “Immersive Lights Show in Central,” providing a spectacular audio-visual experience for the season.

Chater Road, linked to Christmas Town, will become Starlight Boulevard, lined with over 30 illuminated trees and festive installations. The journey continues to the LANDMARK ATRIUM, where “Noëlia at LANDMARK” provides interactive photo opportunities for capturing romantic winter memories.

Citywide festivities create an unforgettable holiday season

Hong Kong WinterFest extends beyond Central, with attractions and theme parks offering unique holiday experiences. The Merry Balloon Park, opening December 6 at West Kowloon Art Park, features a giant inflatable playground, large character photo installations, a 7-metre Christmas tree, and a 40-metre track for fun-filled family activities.

On December 28, the Merry Balloon Parade will soar over Victoria Harbour with nearly 20 giant floating character balloons in Hong Kong’s first IP-themed balloon parade. Ocean Park invites visitors on an underwater adventure with IP characters arriving by submarine, alongside interactive games, festive photo spots, and marine animal ambassadors.

Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates its 20th anniversary with a “World of Frozen” Christmas event, including dance sessions with Anna and Elsa, “Disney Christmas Live in Concert!” performances, and a spectacular tree-lighting ceremony featuring a Frozen-themed drone show.

Photo opportunities abound across the city. Harbour City presents “Magical Christmas @ Harbour City” from November 12 to January 4 with themed installations, a 9-metre Christmas tree, and interactive Disney character appearances. K11 MUSEA and K11 Art Mall will host large-scale holiday displays and pop-up stores, including Nintendo’s “KIRBY’S PUPUPU MARKET.”

The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Tai Kwun host “Simple Gifts of Joy 2025” from December 1 to January 4, transforming the heritage site into a sparkling winter wonderland with a 12-metre Christmas tree and immersive circus performances. Wan Chai’s Lee Tung Avenue will feature a Luminous Carnival from November 21 to January 1, complete with an aerial Ferris wheel, an 8-metre LED Christmas tree, and a daily Luminous Symphony light-and-music show.

WinterFest Delights platform and New Year’s Eve fireworks

The Hong Kong Tourism Board has launched WinterFest Delights, a one-stop platform offering festive deals on dining, shopping, attractions, and transport. The citywide celebrations will culminate with a spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks display, ensuring a magical finale to Hong Kong WinterFest 2025.

For full details and seasonal hotspots, visit the Hong Kong WinterFest platform: https://www.discoverhongkong.com/tc/what-s-new/events/hong-kong-winterfest.html.