By MOOK Scenic Spots Family, compiled and reported
As the year 2017 draws to a close, many Taiwanese choose to ring in the new year abroad. Nearby Hong Kong has long been a top New Year’s travel destination for Taiwanese visitors, and the spectacular high-altitude fireworks over Victoria Harbour are among the most eye-catching countdown parties in Asia. This year, the New Year’s Eve fireworks and music show over Victoria Harbour is expected to last ten minutes, featuring a rich combination of light, sound, and special effects. The overall visual scope will also be more than 35% larger than last year’s, making it the grandest display in recent years.
The fireworks will be launched from the waters of Victoria Harbour and the rooftops of multiple skyscrapers, with layers of bursts at varying heights creating a dazzling and colorful spectacle. The façade of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, one of the city’s iconic landmarks, will also display a giant “2018” sign. (Photo / Hong Kong Tourism Board)
Before the countdown begins, the renowned Australian performance troupe “Strange Fruit” will put on a show starting at 10 p.m. on December 31st around Tsim Sha Tsui’s Star Ferry Pier, presenting the world premiere of their performance piece “Deco-Sphere.” Performers will climb onto a giant sphere with a diameter of about 2 meters, swaying and dancing atop columns approximately 5 meters high, delivering stunning acts combining theatre, dance, and acrobatics. At 11 p.m., four-colored “wish流星” (wish meteors) fireworks will be launched every 15 minutes from the rooftops of five buildings on Hong Kong Island, symbolizing sweetness, health, happiness, and prosperity, allowing visitors to make their New Year’s wishes.
The renowned Australian performance troupe “Strange Fruit” will also perform around Tsim Sha Tsui’s Star Ferry Pier, presenting the world premiere of their performance piece “Deco-Sphere.” (Photo / Hong Kong Tourism Board)
After enjoying the magnificent New Year’s Eve fireworks over Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong’s nightlife is just getting started. Central’s Lan Kwai Fong is a must-visit party hotspot for New Year’s Eve. Those with a good tolerance for alcohol can experience “bar-hopping,” bouncing from one bar to another in a single night and soaking in the festive atmosphere with fellow travelers from around the globe. For those looking to warm up during the festivities, late-night snacks can include classic Hong Kong winter dishes such as hot pot (da bin lou), freshly made congee, and clay pot rice — all authentic and delicious choices.
After taking in the spectacular New Year’s Eve fireworks over Victoria Harbour, you can not only visit the famous party spot Lan Kwai Fong for drinks but also sample a variety of Hong Kong’s winter delicacies. (Photo / Hong Kong Tourism Board)
After an all-night celebration and gourmet adventure, you can head to Hong Kong’s countryside to welcome the first rays of 2018. Whether it’s watching the sunrise over Tai Mo Shan amid sea of clouds or seeing the sun slowly rise over the horizon in Shek O, these are perfect spots for IG photo ops!
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