Hong Kong New Years Eve 2014

Fireworks, Events, Live Stream, Webcams, Parties, Hotels

HK Island, Hong Kong, China, 31 December 2013, Midnight

In Hong Kong on traditional (that is, not Chinese) New Years Eve the city is still surprisingly vibrant, possibly due to the high number of expats that make their home here, and possibly in no small part also due to the fantastically cosmopolitan nature of the place - there really is nowhere in the world quite like Hong Kong!

Beginning in 2008, a 60-second numerical countdown to New Year's, consisting of LED lights and pyrotechnic display effects, on the facade of Two International Finance Centre was launched, followed by a firework display and an exhibition of the Symphony of Lights.

Best areas to join the party in the early evening at the Central, Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui regions, where you can enjoy the best views of the night lights along the harbor. The eponymous Times Square shopping mall also holds their own New years eve ball drop event, mimicking the famous and much-watched event held at Times Square in New York City. Large scale outdoor elebrations also occur in Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, Mong Kok, and Kwun Tong.

At midnight, if you can't get to or aren't inclined to jockey for position to watch the fireworks over Victoria Harbour, then you could instead head for the Two International Finance Centre, where there will be a large digital display countdown to midnight on an enormous digital clock mounted on the side of the building, followed by a firework display and an exhibition of the Symphony of Lights.

The traditional December 31st of the Gregorian calendar is not as widely marked in China and Hong Kong as the Chinese New Year, but one thing is for sure, there no shortage entertainment and partying in China. If you are in China to spend your New Year holidays then head towards Hong Kong. Hong Kong is one of the most famous destinations for wining, dining and entertainment, with fireworks added into the equation at New Year time.

The dazzling midnight fireworks over the harbour provide the visual delight. The best vantage points to hang around with friends and family to watch the firework display are Central District, Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront, Victoria Harbour, Culture Center, Tamar Site and Ocean Terminal.

Places to watch live online: Hong Kong webcams

If you're planning on visiting Hong Kong over the New Year period, then early reservation is strongly recommend. You can search, check availability and book local hotels here.

We would love to hear feedback from anyone who has visited Hong Kong for New Years Eve and would like to share their experiences.

Also if you know of any events or parties we don't yet have listed, whether it's something you're attending or organising, please let us know and we'll be happy to update the page.