Written/Compiled & Reported by MOOK Travel Life Net, Chen Guanxin
This year, the Spring Festival holiday lasts six days, and right after that comes Valentine’s Day. With just one day off, you can enjoy a romantic mini trip to Hong Kong. Then there's also the 228 consecutive holiday, which marks the peak season for traveling to Hong Kong. Travelers planning to visit Hong Kong at this time shouldn’t miss the great deals and recommended attractions provided by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Travelers visiting Hong Kong recently can receive a 5-day PCCW-HKT “Hong Kong Anywhere” prepaid card by presenting a VISA card and a valid travel document under the same name. (Image provided by Moleskine Editorial Department)
VISA Cardholders Get Free 5-Day PCCW Wi-Fi Prepaid Card
The “Visa Premium Winter Promotion” in Hong Kong runs from now until February 28. When traveling in Hong Kong, simply present your VISA card and a valid travel document under the same name to receive a free 5-day PCCW-HKT “Hong Kong Anywhere” prepaid card. The prepaid card is plug-and-play with no application required, offering 1.5GB of local mobile data in Hong Kong. Not only can you stay online anytime, but it also includes HK$25 credit for international calls and text messages, plus free access to PCCW Wi-Fi broadband services. All “Hong Kong Anywhere” prepaid card users can also check major Hong Kong attraction information provided by the Hong Kong Tourism Board through a dedicated mobile page created for the card.
Harbour City’s “Love. Seek Chocolate” Themed Installation & Art Exhibition
Harbour City has launched the “Love. Seek Chocolate” event from now until February 16, themed “Romance is everything.” In the mall’s atrium, there are giant love cards and 3D anamorphic displays for visitors to experience, making them feel as if they’ve stepped into a luxurious sweet kingdom. Additionally, artworks created by five artists from around the world using chocolate are on display, including the “Wearable Foods” fashion series made from chocolate in various styles and textures, chocolate handbag accessories themed around floral art, jewelry series inspired by the concept of “food specimens” that capture the essence of food, high-end fashion pieces crafted from chocolate and other food items, and “visually edible” artworks themed around ice cream, all showcasing stylish French romance.
Harbour City will host the “Love. Seek Chocolate” themed installation and art exhibition. (Image provided by the Hong Kong Tourism Board)
Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck Presents “3D Greetings at New Heights”
Sky100 Observation Deck is presenting the “3D Greetings at New Heights” Lunar New Year promotion from now until February 16. Visitors are invited to the tallest building in Hong Kong to take fun 3D photos with large-scale 3D portraits at 393 meters above ground, enjoying a 360-degree lucky start to the new year, symbolizing continuous advancement in the coming year. The 3D portraits use optical illusion techniques to create a sense of depth, making visitors feel as if they are part of the artwork. “Step Higher ICC” features the International Commerce Centre, the tallest building in Hong Kong, as its theme. Visitors can stand on the 3D artwork holding small props to take photos, such as climbing a rope to reach the top of the building. The “Smooth Sailing Joy” 3D portrait gives visitors the unique experience of sailing on Victoria Harbour, traveling between the bustling shores, symbolizing smooth sailing and good fortune. There are also koi fish representing luck and happiness and turtles symbolizing longevity in front of the sailboat, allowing visitors to take photos together as if they are part of the auspicious imagery of a carp leaping over the dragon gate.
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Sky100 Observation Deck offers an activity to take 3D photos with large-scale portraits at 393 meters above ground. (Image provided by the Hong Kong Tourism Board)