Lunar New Year

📣 Traveler notes

Hong Kong is a multicultural destination that blends significant Chinese influences with visible British cultural elements and global influences.

• The celebration includes lion dances.
• Festivities span major holidays, including Halloween and Christmas, featuring varied themes.
• Many shopping centers and restaurants remain operational during major holidays.
• Large crowds should be expected, especially during major festivals and sale periods.
• Use chopsticks for Chinese meals, and Western cutlery (knife, fork, spoon) for Western cuisine. Culturally, avoid sticking chopsticks vertically into rice. For tea, thank the pourer by tapping two or three fingers three times, and keep the pot lid open when requesting more. High-end restaurants may require special attire, though general dress codes are relaxed.