There are still 4 days left before the Spring Festival, and the small long holiday is about to begin!
With the increasing convenience of visa policies and the gradual increase in international flights, many people are more inclined to choose to travel to Hong Kong, a popular tourist city, in 2024.
Cathay Pacific has direct flights to Hong Kong from many major cities in China, so you can travel flexibly according to your schedule. In addition, in celebration of the arrival of the Lunar New Year, Hong Kong has also launched a series of special programmes for the Chinese New Year. You might as well take advantage of the holiday to choose to bring your family and friends to a Spring Festival trip to spend a lively and joyful Spring Festival together!
Intimate Xiao Wan has sorted out the Hong Kong New Year travel strategy for you, and the friends who are ready to travel to Hong Kong should live quickly!
【3 must-see New Year's events in Hong Kong】
New Year's Event 1: "Cathay Pacific Chinese New Year International Parade Night."
The much-anticipated Cathay Pacific Chinese New Year International Float Parade will be held on the first day of the Lunar New Year! This is the first time in 5 years that the festival will be held! Cathay Pacific was the title sponsor of the event, and the theme float presented a dragon soaring through the clouds.
The visual design combines traditional and modern elements, symbolizing the fusion of tradition and innovation at the same timeI wish every Cathay Pacific member all the best sailing, the spirit of Ryoma and a bright future!
There are also performances from all over the world: the magnificent Guangxi Drum Art Troupe from Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in Chinese mainland, beyond bollywood from Hong Kong, and many more! If you like to celebrate the Spring Festival, you may wish to come and see all kinds of floats!
【Event Period】February 10, 2024 (Lunar New Year's Day) 8:00-9:45 p.m
If you have time, you can arrive early for a street party at 6:00 p.m
【Parade of floats and performers】The first float arrives at Canton Road at around 8:30 p.m. and Nathan Road at 9:00 p.m.; The last float arrives at the finish line at about 10:30 p.m.
Starting point – from Hong Kong Cultural Centre Plaza, Tsim Sha Tsui.
Directions – Follow Canton Road, Haiphong Road and Nathan Road.
Finish – Outside the Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel.
[How to watch the parade]
1. Purchase tickets for the auditorium.
2. On the way to the parade route (Canton Road, Haiphong Road and Nathan Road), there are also places for you to enjoy for free
3. You can choose to lock the Jade Channel and broadcast it live! (8:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.).
【Cathay Pacific Member Exclusive Offer】Cathay Pacific members can purchase tickets online with their membership voucher and enjoy a discount of HK$50 (HK$) per ticket! (Reminder: Each member can purchase a maximum of 2 discounted tickets).
New Year Event 2: "Lunar New Year Fireworks Display 2024".
This year's New Year's Eve, the "Victoria Harbour New Year's Eve Fireworks Feast" has been hotly discussed, and the people who came to watch the scene were even more shocked and surprised! Don't be discouraged if you can't come to the scene, there will be a wonderful fireworks show during the Spring Festival! Not only can you enjoy the fireworks on both sides of Victoria Harbour, but you can also enjoy the fireworks at different places such as the Tsim Sha Tsui Coast, the Central and Western District Promenade and the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.
【Event Period】February 11, 2024 (the second day of the Lunar New Year) starts at 8 pm.
【Event Location】Victoria harbour.
[Show Duration].About 10 minutes.
New Year's Activity Three: ".Float exhibitions and stage performances
If there is no way for friends to come to the site on the first day of the Lunar New Year, in addition to the live broadcast online, after the parade, the exquisite floats will be exhibited in Tsim Sha Tsui Centennial Park! You can see the floats up close and take a group photo together
From 15:00 to 16:10 in the afternoon of the second and third days of the Lunar New Year, there will be performance troupes from all over the world to perform wonderful programs, and immerse themselves in the excitement and joy of the Spring Festival!
【Exhibition Date】February 11-25, 2024.
【Viewing time】Daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
【Venue】Kowloon Tsim Sha Tsui City Council Centennial Garden.
Xiao Wan has compiled the above Hong Kong New Year activities into a list for your convenience at any time
[List of Chinese New Year Activities].
If you want to travel to Hong Kong during the Chinese New Year, you may wish to plan your itinerary in advance and book your flight tickets now
Cathay Pacific has direct flights to Hong Kong from major cities in China, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc., so you can choose the flexibility to travel according to your itinerary.
In addition to the flexibility to book flights, Cathay Pacific members canAccumulate Asia Miles, if you accumulate Miles to the specified amount, you can use itRedeem for return flights, Hong Kong Disneyland tickets, and moreand save money and effort for your trip to Hong Kong!
If you are departing from Beijing Capital International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, you can earn up to 2,000 Asia Miles (the actual number of miles you can accumulate is subject to the booking screen).
You can check more information about booking tickets online according to your starting point
In the new year, Xiaowan will also bring you more information and provide convenience for you! I wish you all the best and smooth sailing in your journey during the Chinese New Year. Xiao Wan will always accompany you and witness every surprise and touch. Xiao Wan wishes you all a happy Chinese New Year and a prosperous Year of the Dragon in advance!