The first weekday after Christmas Day

📣 Traveler notes

Hong Kong is a culturally diverse hub influenced by Chinese, British, and global sources, often referred to as Asia's World City.

• Shopping centers and shops are generally decorated for Christmas, and most restaurants remain operational.
• High-end restaurants frequently offer specialized Christmas meals that book quickly.
• Prepare for large crowds, especially during Christmas shopping sales.
• The holiday blends traditional Western Christmas celebrations with local Hong Kong customs.
• When eating Chinese meals, use chopsticks. While Western venues provide cutlery, refrain from sticking chopsticks vertically in rice or using them to move dishes. For tea service, gently tapping the table is the customary gesture of thanks to the server. Note that some establishments may have special practices, such as rinsing utensils with hot tea.