To kick-off the festival celebrations, specialty flower shops pop up around the city, each boasting a colorful array of flowers and plants specially sold for Chinese New Year. As a tradition, families and couples would pick flowers out for good luck in the upcoming year. Popular “auspicious” plants include the Moth Orchid, which is said to bring blessings and luck, and Nipplefruit, which brings luck and safety to family members. Where: Causeway Bay, Mongkok, and all around the city.

The Cathay Pacific New Year Night Parade is possibly the most popular event of the Lunar New Year. Now on its 21st year, it’s safe to expect only the best display of local and international acts, eye-catching floats, and dazzling shows of color as far as the eye can see. It’s attended by thousands of people from all over the world, and has already been named one of the best events of the year by Forbes Magazine. Where: Canton Road, Halpong Road, and Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

On the 6th of February, 2019, the sky on top of Victoria Harbour will be completely illuminated by fireworks for 23 whole minutes. This is easily one of the best fireworks display in the entire world, and an experience you can’t miss. If you want to experience the fireworks from a different angle, various tours around the harbour are also offered. Where: Victoria Harbor

The Lantern Carnival is one of the longest standing traditions practiced during the new year. It usually happens on the first full moon of the year, or the 15th day of the Lunar Calendar. Aside from lantern displays, this year’s celebration will include musical performances, traditional song and dance, and game booths. Where: Tsim Sha Tsui, New Territories West, New Territories East

Not many know this, but one of the biggest events of the Lunar Year is the Chinese New Year Race Day, which marks the first horse race of the year. More than just a sporting event, the program includes lion dances, traditional ceremonies, firecrackers and more. Race Day attendees even get freebies like a “Fortune Pen” and a chance to win a 24k gold ornament. Where: Sha Tin Racecourse

If you’re bringing the family along with you, it’s always important to keep everyone entertained. This could be as simple as giving everyone a chance to pick a restaurant, or staying in a family-friendly hotel, whatever it is, it’s always important to weigh in everyone’s opinion (no matter how young!). Are you a family that likes to shop? Stay near Causeway Bay! Have young kids? Take them to Disneyland!

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Hong Kong is one of the best places to visit with a special someone. On top of the exciting events that are happening over the Chinese New Year weekend, you’re never going to run out of date places, street food to feast on, and interesting sites to see. But if you’re not up to joining the crowds at night, make sure to book a hotel near the harbour to catch views of the fireworks from your room.

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