Are you ready to count down to the New Year with friends and family in 2024? This article will guide you through the best places in Hong Kong for New Year’s Eve countdowns, hotel staycations, information on the 2024 New Year’s Eve fireworks, and the best viewing spots!
The New Year’s Eve fireworks for 2025 will still take place in Victoria Harbour, featuring a large countdown party with fireworks and music performances. The buildings on both sides of the harbour will present a unique light show with LED displays, accompanied by music, to ring in the New Year! The waterfront promenade in Central and Tamar Park in Admiralty have always been popular countdown spots, providing a relaxing environment and facilities to comfortably enjoy the Victoria Harbour views and New Year’s Eve fireworks. As a popular countdown hotspot every year, it is conveniently located near several large shopping malls and dining spots, allowing you and your friends to enjoy a meal before finding a good spot along the promenade to join the lively crowd for the countdown. After the countdown, you can head to nearby Lan Kwai Fong for a few drinks, making it the perfect New Year’s Eve destination!
The AIA Carnival will make a strong comeback at the Central waterfront on December 18, 2024, celebrating its 10th anniversary in Hong Kong with a huge party! This year, it will feature 26 amusement rides and over 30 booth games, providing a fun and thrilling New Year’s Eve experience for you and your partner. This year, there will also be a performance by the renowned Gandeys Circus, with 40 years of world tour experience, presenting hilarious and heart-pounding acts, including aerialists, a thrilling eight-person juggling act, and global stunts! After enjoying the carnival, don’t forget to find a good spot at the Central waterfront to countdown to the New Year with others present, welcoming 2025!
Sky100 hosts a New Year’s Eve countdown party every year, providing the only indoor observation deck in Hong Kong that offers a 360-degree view of the Victoria Harbour fireworks. There’s also a dynamic virtual experience zone that allows everyone to explore Hong Kong from the clouds. Inside Sky100, Café 100 serves a selection of exquisite French light meals at an altitude of 393 meters, allowing you to enjoy the sea view in a relaxed and comfortable French café atmosphere. On New Year’s Eve, there will be special photo spots, gourmet food and drinks, party supplies, and live band performances, ensuring everyone can celebrate the last day of 2024 in a festive atmosphere!
Many hotels will offer their own New Year’s Eve staycation packages, and The Hari is no exception! Located in the heart of Wan Chai, The Hari offers easy access to the aforementioned countdown hotspots. The Hari provides spacious, stylishly designed, and comfortable rooms with stunning views of Hong Kong. The premium rooms even offer views of Victoria Harbour, allowing you to enjoy the New Year’s Eve fireworks in the most comfortable setting with your loved ones. By booking directly through the official website, you can enjoy upgraded benefits, including a complimentary welcome drink, a 15% discount on dining at Lucciola, Zoku, The Lounge, and The Terrace, and an early check-in at 2 PM and a late check-out at 2 PM (subject to actual occupancy conditions).
To celebrate the festive atmosphere on New Year’s Eve, The Hari’s Lucciola Restaurant & Bar, Zoku Restaurant, and The Terrace will offer special menus and activities!
The Hari’s Italian restaurant, Lucciola Restaurant & Bar, will offer a special New Year’s Eve lunch and dinner, featuring the most authentic Italian dishes, such as handmade pasta with black truffle, roasted spring chicken, American ribeye steak, and Parma ham pizza, satisfying your culinary cravings for the festive season.
The Hari’s Japanese restaurant, Zoku, will also offer a special New Year’s Eve menu, perfect for those who enjoy fresh and exquisite Japanese cuisine. Zoku provides an izakaya-style menu, featuring premium sashimi platters, wagyu dumplings, and Zoku rolls, providing a unique Japanese dining experience.
The Terrace is The Hari’s bar and has won the Bronze Award for Best Outdoor Bar in Hong Kong’s Best Bar Awards 2024. On New Year’s Eve, from 10 PM to 1 AM, The Terrace will host a countdown party where guests can enjoy fine food and drinks while watching DJ performances, welcoming the New Year in a lively atmosphere. The bar offers stunning views of the city skyline, allowing guests to experience a different countdown.
