By MOOK Travel Life Network, Reported by Chen Guanxin
Hong Kong's WinterFest launches on November 29, with this year’s flagship project by the Hong Kong Tourism Board being "Christmas Dreams Take Flight" at Statue Square in Central. Rather than a conventional Christmas tree setup, the focus is on a roughly 15-meter-high, about five-story-tall, modern dandelion art installation. The display lights up every evening at 6:00 PM, accompanied by special lighting and music effects. It aims to send love and blessings to loved ones nearby and far away through the imagery of dandelion seeds carried by the wind, allowing visitors to feel the festive cheer under the dazzling dandelion structure.
Hong Kong's WinterFest is set to begin on November 29, with other districts also rolling out various art installations to celebrate Christmas. (Photo courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board)
This year’s "Christmas Dreams Take Flight" at Statue Square in Central spreads love and blessings to family and friends near and far. (Photo courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board)
Glamorous Christmas — Harbour City
The outdoor plaza of Ocean Terminal in Harbour City is a must-visit Christmas attraction for travelers in Hong Kong. This year, Harbour City has collaborated with Hong Kong Disneyland, centering the decorations around a 360-degree panoramic grand mansion and luxurious Christmas embellishments. Over 30 Christmas trees of various sizes are spread across the plaza, each adorned with uniquely crafted three-dimensional Mickey Mouse head ornaments and colorful Christmas ribbons. Mickey and Minnie statues, serving as the hosts of the mansion, welcome guests from the balcony at the main entrance of Ocean Terminal. There are also seven Disney characters featured within over two-meter-tall giant Christmas decorations. The mansion is further illuminated with numerous dazzling crystal chandeliers, creating an atmosphere akin to a grand Christmas party.
This year, Harbour City teams up with Hong Kong Disneyland to present a magnificent Christmas celebration. (Photo courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board)
"Light is Romance" Light Art Installation — New Town Plaza in Sha Tin
This year, New Town Plaza in Sha Tin has constructed a light art installation in its outdoor Starlight Garden, ingeniously blending architecture with lighting. Drawing inspiration from the Renaissance classical architectural style of 15th-century Florence, it uses over 100,000 purple and pink LED lights to create a stunning visual spectacle of light-based architecture. Visitors can make wishes under the 4,450 TN-long, 11-meter-high Starlit Chapel wall and the shimmering domed ceiling. Every 30 minutes, a 3D projection light show and a magical snowfall experience are presented.
The light art installation at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin features a 3D projection light show every 30 minutes. (Photo courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board)
Whimsical Christmas — Times Square
Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay has invited Argentine contemporary artist Javier Gonzalez Burgos to create a whimsical Christmas forest in the outdoor plaza and second-floor lobby of Times Square. The exhibition draws inspiration from one of his most iconic characters, enhanced with classic Christmas elements. Various animals step out of Burgos’ drawings to become three-dimensional figures, complemented by mechanical installations and festive lighting. The exquisitely detailed scenes from Burgos’ artwork come to life in Times Square, offering a truly unique and dreamlike experience.
The whimsical Christmas forest in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay offers a distinctive Christmas experience. (Photo courtesy of the Hong Kong Tourism Board)