If you want a festive way of welcoming the New Year, then you must join with locals and fellow travelers in Hong Kong as they celebrate Hong Kong WinterFest. The Hong Kong WinterFest is an annual celebration that features various impressive and festive illuminations, fabulous and affordable sales, and fantastic promotions when dining. In the year 2008, the festival ended in January 4, 2009 and the festive celebration turns Hong Kong into a city of sparkling winter jewel full of happiness.
As part or highlight of the Christmas celebration, the Statue Square located at the downtown Central will be decorated with a 30-meter giant Christmas tree that is set along with the eye-catching brightening backdrop of the surrounding skyscrapers with festive illuminations. The set-up made the Central a must see destination during the season. In addition, the thousands of carolers that are aboard in antique tram, open-top bus, and themed-trucks adds up the festive ambience of the WinterFest as they roam around to spread good tidings and cheers.
During the last day of the year, or make it on the 31st of December is the Hong Kong WinterFest’s climax. On this day, Hong Kong will be doing their New Year Countdown Celebration to welcome the following year. During the celebration, people will see an amazing pyrotechnic display that involves Hong Kong’s tallest building, the Two ifc.
In addition to the abovementioned celebrations during the WinterFest period, visitors and locals alike can do also other fun activities during the period. It include a fun and exciting tour around the city with featured skyscrapers dressed in festive lights and themed decorations that will definitely make each visitor love to take photos. Visitors can also find a wind range of merchandise at their best value. One more thing visitors can enjoy in Hong Kong’s, delicious foods that allow its visitors to experience a fantastic dining experience.