Chinese New Year Celebrations 2020 Update
Hong Kong has cancelled a number of public Lunar New Year events including the Chinese New Year Carnival and the Firworks, amid safety concerns and in an effort to contain the outbreak of the coronavirus. Check for any updated info before you head out to any large-scale event and most of all have a harmonious, healthy and peaceful Spring Festival.
In anticipation of Chinese New Year, Hong Kong Flower Markets are buzzing with a frenzy of activity in the weeks leading to this most loved event as households prepare decorations as well as gifts for their loved ones.
A visit to the Hong Kong Flower Markets during this time of the year is a great way to get into the spirit of the festivities.
One of the most popular Chinese New Year Flower Markets is held annually in Victoria Park in Causeway Bay starting a week or so before the New Year and running up until New Year's Day.
As the name implies, here's where you enjoy beautiful blooms in all the vibrant colours and smells of the season...
The markets are the perfect place to get enveloped in the joy of the festivities, pick up a few items to decorate the house...
Buy presents for friends and relatives, flowers and fruit trees for good luck...
Through the years the offerings have extended beyond flowers and plants and decorations. You can buy all sorts of goods, ranging from small toys and electronics, clothing, etc.
Nowadays you can find just about anything at the New Year Markets, they are quite popular with the locals so be prepared for the wall-to-wall crowds, specially at night.
If you are on the Kowloon side, a popular Chinese New Year Market in Mongkok is set up at Fa Hui Park.
See the locations of these two popular Flower Markets on the map:
Victoria Park
Fa Hui Park
The flower markets which traditionally have ended at midnight on New Year's eve are now beginning to open throughout the early hours of New Year's day until 6:00 am, for all those last-minute necessities!
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Chinese New Year "Lucky Plants"
Much as the Christmas Tree in the western world, these are some of the most popular plants that hold a special meaning for the Chinese during the New Year celebrations, some are considered auspicious, some make wonderful decorations.
Look for any of these which are in great demand during the season at all the flower markets in Hong Kong.
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Chinese New Year Flower Markets 2020
When? Lunar New Year Fairs generally open one week prior to New Year's Day. On New Year's Eve January 24, 2020 it will be open throughout the night until the early hours (6:00 am) of New Year's Day when it will close.
January 19 - January 24, 2020 from 12:00 noon to midnight
January 25 - from midnight to 6:00 am
How Much? Depends on what you're buying! Free to browse!
Where? Main Flower Markets set up at:
Victoria Park in Causeway Bay:
- MTR Causeway Bay Station Exit E, then follow the crowds along Great George Street, or
- MTR Tin Hau Station Exit A2, turn left at exit.
Fa Hui Park Flower Market in Mongkok:
- MTR Prince Edward Station Exit A, walk along Playing Field Road, then left to Sai Yee Street then right to Boundary Street, Fa Hui Park will be on the left
In addition, Lunar New Year Fairs are also set up throughout many locations in Hong Kong:
- Tat Tung Road Garden in Tung Chung
- Cheung Sha Wan Playground in Sham Shui Po
- Morse Park in Wong Tai Sin
- Kwun Tong Recreation Ground in Kwun Tong
- Kwai Chung Sports Ground in Kwai Tsing
- Sha Tsui Road Playground in Tsuen Wan
- Tin Hau Temple Plaza in Tuen Mun
- Tung Tau Industrial Area Playground in Yuen Long
- Shek Wu Hui Playground in the North District
- Tin Hau Temple in Fung Shui Square in Tai Po
- Yuen Wo Playground in Sha Tin
- Man Yee Playground in Sai Kung
- Po Hong Park in Tseung Kwan O
More info: http://www.fehd.gov.hk/
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