Early 2026 Victoria Harbour Fireworks Display: Zero Distance Appreciation of Fireworks

This year's Victoria Harbour Fireworks Display is coordinated by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. With the theme of "Horse to Success Shines on the Hong Kong River", the scale has been significantly upgraded compared to previous years, presenting a visual and auditory feast that combines viewing and auspicious meanings for citizens and tourists. The entire performance lasted about 23 minutes and was divided into 8 acts. A total of 31888 fireworks were set off, an increase of about 8000 from the previous year. The overall budget exceeded HKD 19 million, making it a sincere New Year's gift.

The fireworks display is 850 meters wide and 250 meters high, coordinated by three barges and six floating boats. Each scene has a unique meaning of the Year of the Horse: the first scene, "The Horse Departs," uses 15 seconds of high-density fireworks to create a majestic atmosphere of ten thousand galloping horses, opening the curtain of the performance; The second act, "Celebrating the New Year Together," will display fireworks in the shape of an "8" and a "gold ingot," symbolizing abundant wealth and prosperous homes; The eighth act of the finale, "Success on the Move," will shock the night sky with large "Golden Crown" fireworks and high-density fireworks, wishing the motherland prosperity and success and Hong Kong success. In addition, the prelude of the performance will also feature fireworks with the words "HKCC" and "WIN", full of details and a sense of ceremony.

In order to achieve "zero distance and close viewing", the core is to avoid the traditional popular clock in points such as Tsim Sha Tsui Seaside Corridor, Wanchai Golden Bauhinia Square - although these places have a broad vision, they are crowded with people every year, which not only makes it difficult to get close to the shore, but also may affect the viewing experience. The following few niche and convenient viewing points not only allow for close contact with fireworks and light, but also avoid crowded crowds, unlocking romantic moments in a comfortable way.

（1） Central and Western District Waterfront Promenade (Central Section): Small and quiet, unobstructed and zero distance

Compared to the bustling crowds in Tsim Sha Tsui, the Central section of the Central and Western District Promenade can be regarded as a "treasure viewing spot". This place is extremely close to the fireworks display point in a straight line, with no tall buildings blocking the shore. It not only allows you to experience the shock of fireworks from zero distance, but also frames the night view of both sides of Victoria Harbour with the sky full of fireworks, providing an excellent perspective. What's even more rare is that the foot traffic here is much lower than that of popular spots, so there's no need to occupy a spot a few hours in advance. It's easy to find a comfortable viewing spot, whether it's sitting quietly, taking photos, or enjoying the scenery with family and friends, you can feel at ease and comfortable.

Transportation Guide: Take the MTR to Exit J2 of Central Station and walk for about 8-15 minutes. Along the way, you can also experience the Chinese New Year atmosphere in Central, which is very convenient.

（2） West Kowloon Cultural District Art Park: Sitting on the grassland, immersing in the scenery

If you want to enjoy fireworks up close in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, the West Kowloon Cultural District Art Park is definitely the first choice. Here, there is an open seaside promenade and vast grasslands, and you can bring your own picnic mat to sit and relax. You can not only watch the whole process of fireworks blooming up close, but also enjoy the comfort of a gentle breeze brushing your face, creating a full atmosphere. There are also observation decks to choose from in the park. Standing at a high altitude, you can not only overlook the panoramic view of fireworks, but also have a panoramic view of the night scenery of the Hong Kong River, avoiding the problem of crowded crowds and suitable for family travel and gathering with friends.

Transportation strategy: Take the MTR to Exit E4/E5 of Kowloon Station or Exit B4/B5 of Austin Station, and walk for 10-20 minutes to get there. The road conditions are flat throughout the journey, making travel convenient.

（3） Surrounding area of Central Pier 10: close-up view of details, take photos and videos

The coastal area between Zhonghuan Pier 10 and Golden Bauhinia Square is a little-known "treasure land for zero distance viewing". This place is extremely close to the fireworks display point, and when you look up, you can see the fireworks blooming above your head. You can clearly capture the details of each firework, whether it is the characteristic shapes such as "horseshoe" and "auspicious" characters, or the light and shadow layers during the fireworks display, they can be perfectly captured, and the photo output rate is extremely high. There is less foot traffic here, so there is no need to crowd and occupy space. It is suitable for tourists who pursue immersive viewing and enjoy taking photos for recording.

Tip: For friends who want to shoot fireworks throughout the entire process, it is recommended to bring a phone holder to avoid prolonged shooting fatigue and easily capture atmospheric fireworks shots.