2026 Lunar New Year's Destination | Hong Kong's 14 Lunar New Year Fairs to Open on February 11th

The New Year's Eve flower market is a deeply ingrained memory of the Chinese New Year for Hong Kong people, and it is also the most direct window to experience the Hong Kong style New Year flavor. Visiting flower markets and enjoying the big luck every New Year's Eve has become a must-have custom for Hong Kong people to welcome the New Year. This year, 14 flower markets are welcoming guests simultaneously, covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, allowing citizens and tourists from different regions to easily arrive and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere of the New Year. Without rushing around, they can unlock a full sense of New Year ceremony.

The New Year's Eve flower market will last for 7 days, accurately covering the golden period for purchasing during the Chinese New Year. It will start on February 11th and last until the early morning of the first day of the lunar new year on February 17th. Whether it is citizens who hoard goods in advance or families who stroll around after New Year's Eve dinner, they can find a suitable time to go. The 14 flower markets are all organized by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, continuing the traditional layout while balancing practicality and fun. Each of the three types of stalls has its own characteristics and functions, enriching the shopping experience in all aspects.

Wet goods stalls are the core highlight of the New Year's Eve flower market and the key to carrying the beautiful meaning of the Chinese New Year. Here, various auspicious New Year's flowers and plants are gathered, with peach blossoms symbolizing "grand plans", mandarin oranges symbolizing "great fortune", narcissus emitting a delicate fragrance, orchids showcasing an elegant style, and various New Year's flowers such as silver willows and sword orchids. Citizens and tourists can choose their favorite flowers to decorate their homes, expressing their beautiful expectations for the new year and opening a new chapter in the fragrance of flowers.

Dry goods stalls are the preferred place for selling New Year's goods, with a wide variety of New Year's delicacies and a strong sense of Chinese New Year flavor. There are not only traditional Spring Festival greetings, Spring Festival couplets, Fu characters and lanterns, but also cute Year of Horse themed dolls, auspicious pendants, and beautiful New Year snacks and special handbooks. Many stall owners also introduce homophonic creative goods, which are full of atmosphere. Whether for personal use or as gifts to relatives and friends, they can find appropriate options to complete the New Year inventory in a one-stop manner.

Fast food stalls add more smoke and fire to the shopping experience, gathering local Hong Kong snacks and various convenient delicacies. Classic Hong Kong style snacks such as fish eggs, shaomai, and egg waffles have a strong aroma, and there are also various drinks and snacks to choose from. When you are tired from shopping, you can stop and taste them. In the lively market atmosphere, you can feel the taste of the Chinese New Year on your tongue, adding a touch of comfort to the fun of visiting the flower market.

It is worth mentioning that the 14 flower markets each have their own characteristics, balancing tradition and innovation. The largest and most popular among them is undoubtedly the Victoria Park Flower Market in Causeway Bay, with the largest number of stalls and the most complete range of products. It is the preferred check-in spot for citizens and tourists every year, and can be conveniently reached from Exit E of Causeway Bay Station or Exit A2 of Tin Hau Station; The remaining flower markets are distributed in locations such as Sham Shui Po Flower Market Park, Sha Tin Yuen Wo Amusement Park, Sai Kung Wan Yi Amusement Park, etc., catering to the travel needs of different regions and spreading the festive atmosphere throughout every corner of Hong Kong.