Hong Kong Halloween celebrations were practically nonexistent not too long ago, but have recently become quite popular as more and more, young and old, embrace the chilling spirit of the holiday.
It used to be that a handful were joining in the spooky atmosphere in some way or another, whether it was just some decoration or pumpkin here and there or dressing up for the occasion, whereas others did not even know what Halloween was about.
In the last few years though, it is just as common to see the pumpkins and spiderwebs during this period as it is the red lanterns and firecrackers during Chinese New Year... the demons and vampires have quickly caught up in the territory and Halloween is here to stay. And not only that, it has proved so popular and spread like wildfire, that now Hong Kong is considered the Halloween capital of Asia.
The ghostly scenes and decorations start popping up in the shopping centers and theme parks i.e. Disneyland and Ocean Park, where the spirit of the haunted holiday really comes to the fore.
Expect to see friendly pumpkin galore throughout Hong Kong, photo spots with fantastic Halloween decorations at tourist highlights and even MTR stations, the Star Ferry and sightseeing buses, and even the HKTB Tourist Service Centers become trick-or-treat havens with lively promotions.
And then of course, there is the parties... Halloween is just as good as any excuse to have a party! And this is where Hong Kong really excedes...
The celebrations get bigger and better each year.
From wildly howling street blowouts, parades and shows to fun and sugary trick-or-treat antics for the kids, there is a wide range of spooky cheer for all to enjoy.
Here are some of the places where you can have a screaming good time during Halloween:
- HKTB's Hong Kong Halloween - mid-October through October 31
- Hong Kong Disneyland Haunted Halloween Celebrations - mid-September through October 31
- Ocean Park Halloween Bash - September and October
- No Kids Night Monster Party at Legoland - October
- Spooky Halloween @ Harbour City - mid-October through October 31
- Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat Party at Lee Tung Avenue
- Lan Kwai Fong Halloween Street Party - October 31
- Dukling Halloween Sailings - sailings every Saturday and Sunday in October, extended sailings during the holiday period
- Aqua Luna Pirate and Mermaid Cruise - TBC Sundays in October
- More Halloween Parties and Events
HKTB's "HALLO" Hong Kong Halloween
What?: This is the city's wide range of spooktacular Halloween celebrations! The entire city will be enveloped in the haunting and thrilling festivities...
How Much? FREE!!!
When?: Mid-October through October 31
Where?:
- Trick or treating at HKTB Visitor Centers: Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier
- Halloween-Themed MTR stations: Central, Admiralty, Ocean Park, Causeway Bay, Wan Chai, Tsim Sha Tsui, East Tsim Sha Tsui, Sham Shui Po, Sunny Bay and Tung Chung
- Halloween-Themed Journeys: Star Ferry, Sightseeing Bus, Duk Ling Junk
- Lights and LED installations at tourist hotspots: Avenue of the Stars, Harbour City, Lee Tung Avenue, Mid-Levels Escalator, Park Lane Shopper's Boulevard, and the bus stop outside the Sogo Department Store in Causeway Bay
- Festive activities at Shopping Malls: Harbour City, The ONE, Avenue of Stars, Lee Tung Avenue, Times Square, Fashion Walk, Sogo Department Store and Central Market
Hong Kong Disneyland Haunted Halloween Celebrations
What?: The spooky fun of Disney Halloween Time is back once again at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort! The iconic Villains from classic Disney stories, as well as beloved Disney Friends decked out in brand-new Halloween looks, will gather to put on an incredibly fun and wicked Halloween extravaganza! Guests are invited to join the Halloween party by dressing up in their own stylish Halloween outfits, inspired by their favorite Disney characters.
When?: Mid-September through October 31
Where?: Throughout the park
How Much? Included with park admission
Remember you can buy discount tickets online at Klook.com:
HK Disneyland Discount Tickets Adult HK669 HKD622, Children HK499 HKD475
More Info and Booking at Klook.com
Also available are exclusive experience for World of Frozen and Arandelle Royal Breakfast Buffet
Dining Offers at Hong Kong Disneyland
Ocean Park Halloween Fest
Ocean Park is every year's Halloween Grand Central, with one of the largest events in Asia.
Traditional haunted houses and plenty of interactive experiences throughout the park are being planned. Trick-or-treating for the little ones is always a favourite and the many haunted experiences leading you to explore the gloomy zones, from old walled cities, haunted apartments to ghostly hotels...
And of course plenty of shows, multiple performances and diverse family-friendly attractions, roaming ghosts and monsters for photo ops, and great food and entertainment round up a day of fun at this year's Halloween Fest.
When?: September and October
Where?: Ocean Park Hong Kong
How Much? General admission ticket gives access to Halloween shows
and attractions. Extra charge for Halloween special attractions
Remember you can buy discount tickets online at Klook.com:
Ocean Park Discount Tickets Adult HK498 HK$468, child (3-11) HK249 HK$234
Ticket + Halloween Attractions packages also available.
More Info and Booking at Klook.com
Offers for Water World Ocean Park HK Ticket
Monster Party at Legoland
LEGO Monsters take over the Legoland Discovery Center this Halloween season with tons of activities and parties to get into the spooky spirit! A Halloween 4D experience, Brick or Treat Mischief Bulding Contest, Festive Creative Workshops where you build your own monster, Face Painting, Crafting Corner where you get to make your own Monster Photo Frame and lots of photo spots!
When?: October
Where?: Legoland Discovery Center at K11 MUSEA, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
How Much? HK$299
Spooky Halloween @ Harbour City
What?: Join in and celebrate Halloween together with dancing, magic performances, balloon twisting activities, workshops and more. Children can also participate in a "Halloween Candy Bag DIY Workshop", where they can visit designated shops to play Trick-or-Treat and collect candies!
When?: October
Where?: Harbour City Atrium, G/F, Ocean Terminal
How Much? FREE. For Halloween Candy Bay DIY Workshop a donation of HKD20 to the Community Chest of Hong Kong is requested.
Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat Party at Lee Tung Avenue
What?: All along Lee Tung Avenue, vampires, pirates, witches and other scary creatures will come out from their hiding places and you're invited to put on your favourite Halloween costume and join in and sing and dance with them! Bring bucket for trick-or-treating.
When?: October
Where?: Lee Tung Avenue
How Much? FREE
Lan Kwai Fong Halloween Street Party
What?: A massive outdoor street party that needs no introduction.
Lan Kwai Fong's reputation as a party mecca is legendary, and come Halloween time, it doesn't dissapoint. This is one massive street party, which seems to be getting bigger every year.
Skeletons and goblins are coming out full force on Halloween, get your costume ready... but be ready to keep your distance...
When?: October 31 dusk 'til...
Where?: Take MTR to Central Station Exit D2 and follow the crowds to D'Aguilar Street.
How Much? Free.
- More Info at www.lankwaifong.com or follow their FB Page for latest info
Dukling Halloween Sailing Party
What?: Halloween aboard a traditional junk? Dukling typically transforms into a Halloween party junk for Halloween. They will be decorating the junk with Halloween props for you to take photos and match the Halloween vibe.
Sailings depart from Avenue of Stars from the pier outside Starbucks and last approximately 45-60 minutes.
When?: Sailings are daily 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm with additional sailings during the holiday period
How Much? From Adults HK$190, Child and Senior HK$150 for day sailings, night sailings and Symphony of Lights slightly more.
Aqua Luna Pirate and Mermaid Cruise
What?: Hop on-board aqualuna for an action-packed cruise where kids can dress-up as pirates and mermaids. With brand-new games including treasure chest decorating and much more, young adventurers can learn how to tie fisherman knots used at sea and search for hidden gold on the pirate treasure hunt.
When?: Sundays in October, cruises depart at 11:30 am
Where?: Sailings depart from Central Pier 9
How Much? Adults HK$240, Children HK300
And for all your Halloween needs...
One of the best places for a great variety of cheap Halloween trinkets is Pottinger Street aka Stone Slab Street, just a few blocks south of the Central MTR station.
Check it out!
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