Hong Kong in Winter

Hong Kong is one of the two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China, the other being Macau. It is situated on China's south coast and, enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea; it is known for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbor. With a land mass of 1,104 km2 and a population of seven million people, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world.

Victoria Peak Hong Kong China

Winter in Hong Kong is from December to the next February and is generally very mild with daytime temperatures of 18-22 ºC but with nights dipping into 10 ºC and below sometimes, especially in the countryside. Snow is unheard of in Hong Kong and frost occurs only once or twice a year. Crisp, clear days, with little rain, do make winter a viable time to visit Hong Kong. 

Hong Kong is a good winter destination for its beautiful landscapes, local festivals and international events, all of which reflect the thriving arts and culture scene in the city. For example Lantau Fiesta, World Culture's Festival, Ocean Park, Hong Kong Disneyland, Stanley Market, Repulse Bay, Victoria Harbor, Tai O Fishing Village and Victoria Peak, etc. It is really an ideal destination for your winter tour.

Hong Kong Disneyland Lovely Cartoon Figure

The reasons that people like to visit Hong Kong in winter

1. Visitors will enjoy the lower price of admission tickets in winter.

2. The local hotels and restaurants cut their prices by an average of 30 percent in winter.

3. It is not crowded anymore. Along the way, you can feel free to slow down or stop any time to enjoy the landscape or take a rest.

Ocean Park Smart Dolphins Hong Kong

Things to do in Hong Kong

Exploring

Ride the tram between Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan. The journey takes round 80 minutes and costs $2.30, it is really interesting.

Swimming Pools 

Other than swimming pools in hotel, Hong Kong offers a series of public swimming pools which are maintained to a very high standard. It costs $19 for adults and $9 children. Swimming pools are children friendly with shallow pools and fountains. All swimming pool complexes offer swimming lanes, hot showers, lockers, and most have swimming clubs for serious swimmers. 

Ocean Park Show Hong Kong

Sailing

You can rent out a Junk Boat for a sailing trip with your family and friends. A typical junk boat can accommodate more than 30 people and can be rented for the day to take you on a tour of your choice. Sai Kung is a popular spot for the trip to start and you can sail to nearby beaches for a more secluded time. 

Hiking

Hiking is the best kept secret in Hong Kong, it is a great way to appreciate Hong Kong's beautiful landscapes that include mountains, beaches and breathtaking cityscapes. The starting points for many hiking trails are accessible by bus or taxi. Hiking is highly recommended for active travelers who want to escape the modern urban world. 

Sunset over Tai O Fishing Village Hong Kong

Camping

Campsites in Hong Kong are plentiful and free of charge. Most are located within the country parks and range from basic sites serviced with only with a drop-toilet, to those that provide campers with modern toilet blocks with cold showers. Some sites have running water and sinks for washing dishes. A few campsites have places to buy drinking water and food, whilst many are serenely remote. 

Gambling

Horse racing may get all the media attention, but mahjong also forms an integral part of Hong Kong gambling culture. Mahjong also has had a strong influence on Hong Kong pop culture, with a history of songs and films based on a mahjong theme. The game played in Hong Kong is the Cantonese version, which differs in rules and scoring from the Japanese version or the versions played in other parts of China. 

Ice skate in the snow

It's the best place to pretend it's snowing in Hong Kong. The Ice Wonderland set up at Tsim Sha Tsui's waterfront has outdoor ice-skating and fake snowfall. With the merry festive lights and a bit of imagination, we can almost believe we are a little bit closer to Santa. 

Enjoy some icy mountain air

Make a trip to Tai Mo Shan -- Hong Kong's highest peak at 957 meters -- to look for icicles, a novelty in sub-tropical Hong Kong. This year's winter is predicted to be colder and longer than normal.

Hong Kong Wong Tai Sin Temple

Visit an artsy circus

Cirque Mechanics’ Birdhouse Factory that takes place November 30–December 11 is a circus that takes its inspiration from an eclectic cocktail of artists including Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, outrageous cartoonist Rube Goldberg and classic Chaplin slapstick “Modern Times."

Horse around

For the equine-inclined: the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Races on December 11 is one of the five major race meetings of the world. With prize money of HK$68 million up for grabs, it brings in some of racing’s most thoroughbred horses and jockeys and hopefully even a bit of extra Christmas luck.

Repulse Bay Charming Scenery Hong Kong

Cantopop your Christmas

Cantopop King Aaron Kwok Fu-shing will do his thing at the Hong Kong Coliseum with a 14-day residency, part of his "de Showy Masquerade World Tour" on December 18 until January 2.

Ring in the New Year

Goodbye 2013, Hello 2014! Count down and celebrate the New Year’s in Hong Kong with Times Square for the countdown, Victoria Harbor for the fireworks and Lan Kwai for the partying. Be warned: not a good itinerary for crowd-haters.

Victoria Harbor Attractive Night Scene China

Blossom at a Lunar New Year market

With Lunar New Year kicking off on January 30 in 2014, make sure you head down to one of the many New Year flower markets beforehand. Victoria Park in Causeway Bay hosts the biggest and on New Year's Eve it will be open till the early morning of the following day. The later it gets, the more you’ll be able to haggle for the festive favorites including peach blossoms, chrysanthemum, daffodils, orchids and miniature orange trees for good luck.

Kick it kung fu-style at an outdoor cinema

Watch a movie with the folks at Rooftop Cinema HK on the rooftop of the M88 Building in Central.

Victoria Peak Building Hong Kong China

Hong Kong Travel Tips

1. Make sure that your travel documents have ample validity.

2. Obtain necessary visas for the places you will visit.

3. Bring along your travel documents/ identification documents, in case verification of identity is required.

4. Keep travel documents, identification documents and cash separate and secure, and beware of pickpockets.

5. Sweaters will be needed for most days and a light jacket or coat for evenings.

Victoria Peak Scenery Hong Kong

The wonderful Hong Kong tourism is waiting for you!


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