Only a five-minute stroll from Statue Square is the Observation Wheel, where guests can take a 15-minute ride on an extravagance gondola and appreciate an unobstructed view of the famous Victoria Harbor and skyscrapers decorated with sparkling lights lining both Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.
Get a Star Ferry ride for phenomenal perspectives of Victoria Harbor, Victoria Peak and the Hong Kong horizon. At the stroke of 8 p.m., travelers get the opportunity to witness a middle of-the-harbor view of the Symphony of Lights show where 44 structures around the harbor perform a brilliant and musically synchronized 13-minute show.
After alighting at Tsim Sha Tsui, families will get a kick out of the enchanting Hong Kong Pulse 3D Light Show at the Open Piazza of the Hong Kong Cultural Center. Get transported in the background to Santa's office where his mythical person assistants are occupied with sorting out Christmas wishes and letters, all in a bid to spread festive cheer.
This year, Harbour City partners with Hong Kong Disneyland for Disney's tenth commemoration celebration, changing the Ocean Terminal Forecourt into a Happily Ever After Christmas Avenue, complete with a huge brilliant starry tree and frozen window displays.
Next on the holiday schedule is a five-minute stroll to 1881 Heritage, the previous central station of the Hong Kong Marine Police. Here, the Grand Piazza changes into a 13-meter high gothic cathedral-like ice royal palace with a majestic ice skating arena.
Welcome a great year at the exceedingly anticipated New Year Countdown Celebrations on Dec. 31, with the pyro musical show and fireworks at the stroke of midnight. Vantage points incorporate the waterfront along Tsim Sha Tsui; the Hong Kong Cultural Center Open Piazza and Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade; West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade; New Central Harbor front; the promenade at the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai and the zones around Central Piers No. 9 and 10.
Guests who need a complete look at amazing decked out Hong Kong can hop on either The Big Bus Night Tour or Open-top Bus Starry Night to appreciate the winter-themed citywide decorations and sparkling skyscrapers while on the road.
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