Winter Wonderland Lights Up Central as the City Kicks Off a Season of Festive Delights
HONG KONG, Nov. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As winter wraps us in its warming embrace, Hong Kong is being transformed into a magical hub of festive cheer to make it Asia's most enchanting seasonal destination. The highly anticipated annual Hong Kong WinterFest was launched today in the beating heart of the city, Central. The showcase event is "Winter Wonderland in Central" with a spectacular 20-metre Christmas tree and a delightful giant toy-themed "Christmas Town" to mark the start of weeks of citywide seasonal celebrations.
Throughout Hong Kong, neighbourhoods are being dressed in glittering holiday decorations as a thrilling lineup of events is prepared. Visitors from around the world are invited to immerse themselves in the magic of the perfect winter fantasy.
| Hong Kong WinterFest Offers Endless Excitement as Dazzling Lights Make Central Shine |
Step into a Dreamlike World of Winter with Giant Toys in Christmas Town
Statue Square Garden in Central has been transformed into a vibrant Christmas Town, where classic holiday melodies fill the air and create an enchanting winter atmosphere. A dazzling 20-metre Christmas tree-as high as a six-storey building-features dynamic lighting effects with colourful patterns. Christmas Town also has 28 smaller Christmas trees decorated with gold, red, and copper ornaments. Christmas Town is filled with giant classic toy-themed decorations, including airplanes, jeeps, trains, and airship, along with puppets delivering presents, evoking the charm of a fairytale Christmas destination. The area is brimming with delightful details such as vintage clocks and heart-shaped candy canes. A miniature train operates every 20 minutes, complete with toot-toot sounds and steam effects before departure, offering visitors the opportunity to capture memorable photos. The Starlight Train Station, illuminated with twinkling lights, warmly welcomes everyone to embark on a joyful winter journey.
Christmas Town will host live carol performance and surprise appearances by Santa Claus to add to the festive atmosphere in the run-up to Christmas. A Christmas market featuring 12 chalets will open on 28 November, offering a wide variety of seasonal food, festive gifts, and workshops for locals and tourists to enjoy as they celebrate the joyful season together. On the same day, eight iconic buildings surrounding Christmas Town will be used as a canvas for an "Immersive Lights Show in Central", delivering an unprecedented audio-visual feast which will be an unmissable treat for the holiday season.
Chater Road is Transformed into "Starlight Boulevard" and Becomes a Must-Visit Christmas Photo Spot
Chater Road in Central is connected to Christmas Town and will undergo a magical transformation to become Starlight Boulevard by the end of November. Over 30 trees along the road and pedestrian footbridges will be filled with shimmering lights. A Christmas tree light installation with golden decorations will cast a warm festive glow over the entrance to Chater House. As visitors continue their journey beneath the golden canopy of light, they will reach "Noëlia at LANDMARK" within the LANDMARK ATRIUM where they can capture perfect photos in an interactive setting to create romantic winter memories.
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Hong Kong's winter festivities extend far beyond Central. Popular tourist spots and theme parks are rolling out exclusive holiday events as an exuberant party atmosphere sweeps the city and every street corner is caught up in the celebrations.
For visitors seeking a fun and dynamic holiday experience, don't miss the giant inflatable playground Merry Balloon Park which lands at the West Kowloon Art Park on 6 December and stays until 4 January. The venue will feature large photo installations of popular IP characters, a 7-metre inflatable Christmas tree, and a 40-metre track, allowing adults and children to enjoy an unprecedented and exhilarating holiday treat. What's more, Hong Kong's first popular IP character balloon parade, the Merry Balloon Parade, will take to the skies over Victoria Harbour on 28 December. It will feature nearly 20 giant floating balloons of locally and internationally loved IP characters. The free spectacle is sure to be one of the true highlights of the holiday season.
This winter, Ocean Park is teaming up with a globally loved IP to take you on an extraordinary underwater adventure. From mid-December, a group of mysterious characters will arrive in a submarine and dive into a beguiling underwater city, guided by our marine animal ambassadors - dolphins, manta rays, and sharks. Visitors can join them on an underwater journey filled with surprises beneath the sea. The park will also offer immersive games, limited-time experiences, and festive photo spots, creating the perfect setting for families and friends to enjoy a Christmas full of wonder and joy.
Another unmissable event is the Christmas celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland, which is marking its 20th anniversary. From mid-November, World of Frozen is hosting a spectacular Christmas celebration where guests can dance with Anna and Elsa in falling snow amid the majesty of their wintry kingdom. "Disney Christmas Live in Concert!" will feature popular local singers performing classic Disney songs. The park's traditional "A Holiday Wish-Come-True" tree lighting ceremony will combine a Frozen-themed spectacle with a drone show, lighting up the Christmas tree with a cascade of magical snowdrops.
| As Winter Lights Glisten Citywide, Capture Your Picture-Perfect Moment Everywhere |
Dozens of unique photo hotspots across the city will provide the perfect backdrop for your own winter story, giving you the opportunity to capture the enchantment of the season and share the most heartwarming moments imaginable.
