Hong kong book fair bookworms burrow into hong kongs. Canton fair call centre the chinese mainland 4000888999 outside the chinese mainland 862028888999 email. Check out the upcoming holiday bazaars and christmas festivals across hong kong. We cover luxury shopping, bargain shopping and middleprice shopping. Hong kong festivals and events, calendar of famous festivals. New years day, the first, second and third day of the chinese new year, good friday, christmas day and boxing day. After much deliberation, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this years white christmas street fair originally scheduled for 4 6 december 2019, due to safety concerns.
Enjoy the delicious dinner served in hong kong hotels on christmas day. Aug 08, 2019 hong kong disneyland is one of hong kong s most popular visitor attractions, and it can get very busy. Santas grotto children of all ages and adults, of course can book a private meeting to greet santa himself, from december 1 until christmas day and tell him in person what their christmas wishes. The christmas and new year holiday period starts towards the end of november, is in full swing in middecember and culminates with the new years countdown on january 1st. Tickets to aia great european carnival in hong kong 2019. Hong kong holiday events sponsored by the hong kong tourism board kickoff late novemberearly december and run up until the new years countdown on january 1st one of the highlights is the centrepiece in centrals statue square, which becomes the seasons icon and is always a stunner. Each year we run summer and christmas gift fairs in hong kong. More information regarding the 6th edition in 2020 will be coming soon. And while theres no snow, youll find plenty of festive spiritlights strung across skyscrapers, turkey on every menu, and the song white christmas booming from the citys speaker. Most visitors to the fair were drawn by the lure of new books releases.
Function suites, hong kong cricket club, 7 wong nai chung gap road, causeway bay. Go to see the lovely hong kong winter fest it was started around 18 years back and been actually efficacious. Hong kong cricket club christmas fairs the hong kong cricket club has two festive fairs the first is a holiday bazaar thats certain to tick a few gifts off the shopping list. Best christmas and holiday decorations in hong kong. Enjoy 2020 hong kong chinese new year year of the rat celebrations with flower markets lunar new year fair, cathay pacific international carnival, new year horse raceday, lam tsuen wellwishing festival and many more unique traditional events. Its a traditional english summer fete, with a christmas twist and a chinese flavour. Hong kong s annual book opened on wednesday, with readers on hand to hunt down their favourite material from science fiction and politics, to travel and cooking. Exhibit categoriessections china import and export fair. No matter where they are in the park, endless christmas surprises await guests, helping them create magical moments of joy with loved ones as they treasure the traditions of the christmas season. Around 47,000 buyers representing major global importers, distributors, retailers and etailers from 8 countries and regions attended last years fair. The aia great european carnival has become even greater and now, we are merging the best elements of carnival and festival into one, giant, amazing outdoor event the likes of which have never been seen in asia before. Nextstophongkong travel guide attractions, shopping, food. On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 5 days of the fair, from 16. Hong kong brands and products expo is the largest outdoor expo in the city, combining the worlds best brands, heaps of giveaways, hours of retail therapy and family fun.
Christmas time at disney land hong kong is such a magical time of the year, the entire park is transformed into a wonderland full of the holiday cheer, shiny ornaments, dazzling lights, fluffy snow, bows, balls and garlands, holiday wreaths. The book fair, one of the worlds largest, is expected to run for seven days at the hong kong convention and. At hong kong disneyland, christmas wonder is all around. In december 2019, prices for a shopping tour are extraordinarily low. Read the book about the doll then enjoy hiding the elf throughout the house each morning until christmas for a fun daily treasure hunt adventure for all ages. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but the safety of visitors, staff and the general public is. Top picks for christmas dining expat living hong kong. The travelling amusement fair returns to hong kong, with bigger and better rides to add a little magic. Hong kong mega showcase december 24 27, 2020 christmas shopping on steroids. To add to the magic, all proceeds go to makeawish hong kong, so go check it out and spread some joy. The exhibition is divided into several themed zones representing various sectors in the world of publishing and ensuring that the hongkong book fair keeps up with trends in the industry. Open daily from 6pm on over period december 14, 2018 february 19, 2019.
You might be traveling over the holidays, but that doesnt mean you cant enjoy a good, oldfashioned christmas dinner. Two of the most popular with tourists are the chinese new year international performance night, along with the float exhibition and fireworks, and the winter christmas festive period. Christmas in hong kong visiting the city during festive time. Recommend using chrome or ie9 and above browser and a resolution above 12801024 to get the best view results. This christmas, theres much more weighing down the table than just a golden roasted bird with sides of mashed potatoes and gravy. Chinese and foreign authors of all times had put their words of love into classic literature, touching the. Hong kong book fair attraction travel guidebook, hong kong mustvisit attractions. These information answers detailedly about what to visit in hong kong. No matter whether you are on the nice list or naughty list, you can book a private meeting with the santa at santas grotto. There are so much to do that you must not miss out. Enjoy best rate and flexible living iclub hotels all situated in convenient and premium locations across hong kong island and kowloon, the five iclub hotels are offering attractive and contractfree long staying packages with flexible length of stay options 7 days, 14 days, 30 days or more, to meet with every needs of guests. The hong kong book fair ended its sevenday run on tuesday with a record 1.
The season of shopping is already upon us, luckily for us, hong kong has plenty of wonderful fairs and bazaars to make your shopping experience fun and stressfree. Click on the magnifying glass to search the fairs on this page. Meet santa claus at pacific place mall 2019 little steps. Christmas celebrations this year from november 14, 2019 to january 1st, 2020. Prestiges christmas gift festival will showcase a wide variety of popup shops in the conrad ballroom, perfect for finishing off your christmas shopping list. Hong kong festivals and events include far more than the six shown here. A primary access route to the european markets, the russianspeaking countries and the middle east, it is not only the perfect place in which to. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade fair dates. Shared indoor, outdoor and rooftop seating, weather permitting.
Dec 26, 2018 christmas is such a wonderful time to visit hong kong. Winterfest a great attraction for christmas in hong kong. The major highlight includes the great circus of europe that will return for its second year after its huge success. Apart from books in chinese, there are also plenty of english books at bargain prices. The city is safe and organized, public transportation efficient and inexpensive. The food expo will take place on 5 days from thursday.
Hong kong certainly isnt a traditional christmas destination for american tourists, but nonetheless, the holiday is energetically celebrated by the city. Hong kong electronics fair spring edition features nextgen electronics and pioneering new ideas from exhibitors over the world. I have been visiting the show for the past 6 years and on this trip i am focusing on toys and baby products. Oct 28, 2016 hong kong disneyland, disneys storybook theater mickey and the wondrous book production of hong kong main street gazette. Mar 28, 2016 we knew hong kong was cool, but we never knew there were so many awesome things to do for the whole family. A disney christmas treasure your traditions hong kong. Tickets to aia great european carnival in hong kong 2019 2020. The hong kong sports and leisure expo will be held concurrently with book fair. There are several exchanges that are only open 4 days per week due to low demand and few listed companies. Most stock exchanges are open 25 to 35 hours per week with 5 days of trading per week. All libraries will be closed on the following public holidays. The most complete, authoritative listing of book, paper, and ephemera fairs and auctions on the internet.
Below are the top 10 hong kong christmas 2018 events for you including hong kong winterfest 2018 and hong kong christmas market 2018 hong kong winterfest is now called hong kong pulse light festival which consists of a series of christmas events. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but the safety of visitors, staff and the general public is our top priority. Hong kong s restaurants are always ahead of the game, and this year for the seasonal festivities they are taking things to the next level. With everything from topnotch restaurants to delicious street food, hong kong s renowned cuisine is reason enough to visit. Hong kong book fair hong kong 2020 trade shows 2018.
Hong kongs annual book fair blasts off with science. Christmas fete st stephens chapel annual christmas fete, held on the first saturday in december, is one of the highlights of the year. December 25 and 26, 2018 are public holidays, as well as new years day january 1st, 2019. Sparkling streets, gorgeous window displays, a grand christmas tree, and even snow. Christmas is on its merry way and the streets of hong kong are a sumptuous feast for the senses during the weeks approaching the festive period. People, places, passions organised by the hong kong trade development council hktdc, the 29th edition of the hong kong book fair will be held from 18 to 24 july at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre. Travellers can literally land and start exploring without much advance planning. Can the nutcracker defeat the rat king with the help of his toy soldiers and friend the ballerina.
Immerse yourself this christmas spirit with a 3 days 2 nights festive staycation in the resorts. Hong kong is a modern city and one of the easiest places to get around. Like all public holidays in hong kong, government offices and schools will be closed on these days but shopping centers, restaurants, attractions, markets, etc. The deutsche borse is open more than any other stock exchange.
The most complete and authoritative listing of north american book, paper, and ephemera fairs on the internet. Jul 12, 2018 since this years theme is romance literature, the events art gallery will be highlighting 10 hong kong romance authors, some of whom will be leading seminars specifically about the topic. If you are planning to spend christmas and new year in hong kong, this is the right time to book the tickets for the same to avail the offers. As an asian shopping mecca and one of the worlds centers for christmas festivities, hong kong has many advantages for christmas shopping.
Hong kong public libraries opening hours for public. The hong kong book fair was held on 1824 july at hkcec, wan chai. Vicenzaoro, the largest show in europe for gold and jewellery, is an authentic business hub for the industry, able to bring together the most authoritative players in the gold and jewellery world. However, when it comes to scrabbling around for secret santa gifts many parents meet yuletide with a certain kind of tension and even panic. Subscribe book fair news the format of the email address provided is incorrect i agree that the above information may be used by the hong kong trade development council hktdc for incorporation in its database for sending the information of hong kong book fair to me, and for direct marketing productsservices of hktdc. Christmas is not quite such a big celebration in hong kong as it is in other parts of the world.
Tourists visiting hong kong during christmas should definitely visit the winterfest. A showcase of exhibitors from across the world will enjoy frontrow access to the industrys top buyers, in search of spectacular high quality jewellery raw materials. Please note library notices for special opening hours on public holidays and arrangements for opening of public libraries under inclement weather. Best christmas displays in hong kong deck the halls with boughs of. The show dates allow me to visit both hong kong shows and the canton fair in one trip. Winter fest is more of a dispersed item with numerous christmas themed occasions all over city rather than single fair is it was in previous years.
Prestige fairs at the conrad christmas gift festival. A major event, last years showcase of the latest pageturners attracted more than one million attendees and included some 360 cultural events to promote reading. Guide to holiday bazaars and fairs in hong kong 2019. The hong kong book fair will take place on 7 days from wednesday, 15. Top hong kong christmas events 2018 hong kong travel guide. Landmark atrium, 15 queens road central, hong kong. Hong kong winterfest, an annual event organised by hong kong tourism board, has for 2018 been renamed hong kong pulse light festival and runs from 29th november 2018 until 1st january 2019, featuring a number of seasonal events during the christmas and new year period.
Millions are expected to turn up for hong kong s annual book fair, where you can expect workshops and authors talks alongside the multitude of booths. As a holiday, it tends to be overshadowed by lunar new year. As if victoria harbour wasnt striking enough on a normal day, during holiday time it really. We went to some amazing amusement parks, shopped for toys, and ate some delicious food. Traderelated events, conferences, workshops and exhibitions. Ticket holders of hong kong book fair can visit both fairs on the same day. Hong kong trade shows and fairs hong kong traveller. Venue, hong kong convention and exhibition centre hall 3. No christmas experience can be complete without a visit from santa claus.
Hong kong book fair is an international book fair and has established itself as a platform for cultural exchange, not just for hongkong but the globe as a whole. Hong kong book fair 2019 at hong kong convention and exhibition centre is back. The displays at harbour city this year are as amazing as ever and feature a treasure city filled with ways to make some amazing christmas memories. As asias business hub, trade fair capital and convention hub, hong kong attracts plenty of international buyers, suppliers and companies to participate in the range of events taking place here. All the elements of a traditional christmas can be found during a disney christmas at hong kong disneyland resort. There will be no admission to the venue 45 minutes before the announced daily closing time of the fair. Grand ballroom, conrad hong kong, 88 queensway, admiralty, hong kong how much. Whether youre just visiting or live in the 852, why not let someone else do the dishes on and cook on christmas day because you can really dine out in style this festive season in hong kong. Little steps has made life even easier for you and put together a merry list so you dont miss out on any of the fun.
Youll be spreading love along the way by supporting a charitable cause as all proceeds go towards various different hong kong charities who will have stalls at st. Hong kong convention and exhibition centre 1 harbour road, wan chai, hong kong. Look out for discounts of up to 50 per cent on last day of book fair 24 jul 2018. Special transport arrangements for hong kong book fair 2018. Hong kong christmas shopping in 2019 what to buy and where. Plan your vacation and treat yourself and your family to a festive stay at our hotels. Luckily, eating out on december 25 is common enough in hong kong, as most of those who live in the city dont stay home to cook up a traditional meal. Located at 400 bakers park in irondequoit, we offer a unique style food hall including iscream ice cream, hong kong one chinese, the market grill, pasta cucina, stir coffee and the reserve wine bar. The annual weeklong hong kong book fair drew a record 1. Christmas in hong kong 2018 is fantastic and full of joy.
Other zones will focus on books related to the chinese mainland, taiwan, teenagers, children and religion. To eat as the locals do, tuck into cantonese noodles and roast meat, or stack up dim sum dishes and wash them down with fragrant tea. Home to over 5,000 brands, shop designer fashion and accessories, luxury beauty, fine jewellery and watches, food, furniture and more instore and online. Canton fair hong kong representative office 852 287718 china foreign trade centre all rights.
The transport department td today july 17 reminded the public that to facilitate the extension of opening hours of the hong kong book fair 2018 at the hong kong convention and exhibition centre hkcec this friday and saturday july 20 and 21, the following special transport arrangements will be implemented on those two days. It is a very productive sourcing event with excellent exhibit quality and so many asian and international good suppliers. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of bookworms flock to the hong kong book fair. August 2018, about 1562 exhibitors from 23 countries and 50 visitors on the food expo in hong kong. Whether youre craving traditional turkey and all the trimmings or are up for trying something different this year, weve got festive feasting inspiration for you here.
Bookazine is a familyrun bookseller, established in hong kong 35 years ago. Some of the hong kong fairs and trade shows are the largest of their kind in the world. Hong kong s argentinian steakhouse is celebrating christmas day with a formidable feast for brunch. Swire properties white christmas street fair home facebook.