[2025 Hong Kong Attraction] Travel Guide for West Kowloon (Updated Mar)

West Kowloon Art Park presents Hong Kong’s grand and diverse Christmas celebrations to join in the festive joy • Celebrate the festive season at the "West Kowloon Christmas Market" and shop for global festive delicacies and hand-picked Christmas gifts with your family, friends and furry kids • Admire the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s enlarged Christmas town and giant Christmas tree • Participate in "HSBC Life The Big Bounce World Tour Hong Kong Station" the world's largest inflatable bounce party (November 22, 2024 - Hong Kong) The winter festival is approaching, and the West Kowloon Cultural District (West Kowloon) sincerely invites the public to visit the Families, relatives, friends and furry children come to participate in the grand and diversified Christmas celebrations in Hong Kong "West Kowloon Colorful Christmas". The "West Kowloon Christmas Market" will be launched on November 22, 2024 (Friday). During the first three weekends (Friday to Sunday), six specialty stalls will be opened on the Central Lawn of the Art Park Waterfront; starting from December 12 (Friday), the market will expand to more than 30 specialty stalls located on the Art Park Waterfront. The seafront platform opposite the East Lawn and M+. The "West Kowloon Christmas Market" offers a variety of global holiday delicacies and selected Christmas gifts. Surrounded by the charming Victoria Harbor views and green lawns of the West Kowloon Art Park, visitors can immerse themselves in the dazzling holiday lights and enjoy the melodious atmosphere. Enjoyable live music and performances. In addition to the Christmas market, visitors should not miss the "Hong Kong Colorful Winter Parade" organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) from November 22, 2024 to January 1, 2025 at the West Lawn of the Waterfront. The giant bright Christmas tree that stands more than 20 meters high in the enlarged version of Christmas Town will be transformed into a giant canvas this year, and projections of different winter festival scenes will be added to add to the festive atmosphere. The over 10,000-square-foot Christmas Town will open on November 22. The HKTB will also stage a total of four "Winter Harbor Fireworks" on the opening day and from December 24 to 26, shining with dazzling colors on Victoria Harbor. port. The world's largest inflatable bounce party "HSBC Insurance The Big Bounce World Tour Hong Kong Station" will be held for the first time on December 21, 2024 on the lawn of West Kowloon Art Park, bringing a new outdoor bouncing experience to everyone of all ages. West Kowloon is the first stop in Asia for The Big Bounce World Tour Party. The venue will feature four uniquely designed super-giant inflatable play areas, including the "World's Largest Inflatable Castle" and the longest inflatable obstacle course in Hong Kong. There are multiple exclusive events throughout the day, including parent-child events during the day, and a night bounce party for people aged 16 and above in the evening. Each night brings an exciting lineup of special guests and themes, inviting the public to join in the "day fun." Dance the night away” to celebrate the festival. "West Kowloon Colorful Christmas" event highlights 1. West Kowloon Christmas Market: Visitors can purchase a variety of global holiday delicacies and selected Christmas gifts at the special stalls, bringing a pleasant holiday experience to the whole family and furry children. There will also be live music and performances on designated days and times Time: The first phase is from November 22 to 24, November 29 to December 1, and December 6 to 8 (9 days in total) 14:00–21:00 Phase 2 # December 12 to 23, and 27 to 29, 2024 (15 days in total) 14:00–21:00 December 24 to 26, 2024 (3 days in total) 14:00–23:00 #The actual opening hours will be announced later Location: The first phase of the art park, the middle lawn of the seafront, the second phase of the second phase of the art park, the east lawn of the seaside and the seaside platform opposite M+ 2. HKTB’s “Hong Kong Colorful Winter Tour”: Visitors can immerse themselves in an enlarged version of the Christmas Town, with winter scenery presented with dazzlingly colored Christmas gifts and a giant Christmas tree. Time: November 22, 2024 to January 1, 2025 Location: West Lawn, Waterfront, Art Park 3. "HSBC Insurance The Big Bounce World Tour Hong Kong Station": Friends of all ages can participate in the world's largest inflatable bounce party, with bubble parties and DJs on site. It is a family-friendly event during the day, and a night bounce party for people aged 16 and above in the evening, with special guests and themes. Time: December 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025 10:00–23:10 (divided into time periods) Location: Art Park Lawn Cultural and artistic programs and activities During the Christmas period, a series of art and cultural activities will be held at different locations in West Kowloon. Visitors will not only appreciate culture and art, but also enjoy an exciting and unforgettable Christmas experience. Art lovers can visit the two museums in West Kowloon to view exhibitions. "When the Forbidden City Meets Versailles - Sino-French Cultural Exchanges in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries" at the Hong Kong Palace Museum will be open to the public on December 18, while visitors to M+ can visit "I.M. Pei: How Life Is Like" Architecture" and "Guo Pei: Artistic Imagination" are two special exhibitions. Visitors can also enjoy weekend street performances curated by the West Kowloon Performing Arts Office, as well as other cultural activities held in West Kowloon. By Zhanyi. Asia. The global touring exhibition "Rebirth from the Ashes - Notre Dame Cathedral Augmented Reality Immersive Experience Exhibition" organized by Hong Kong (Visionairs) will open at the West Kowloon Art Park on December 8, 2024. The exhibition is presented by digital heritage specialist Histovery in partnership with the Public Restoration Institute of Notre Dame, with support from the L’Oréal Group, and will be staged on the occasion of the reopening of Notre Dame de Paris. Through innovative technology, the exhibition allows viewers to experience the unique architectural treasure of Notre Dame in a high-definition historical landscape. When Notre Dame Cathedral suffered a fire and reopened after five years of restoration, visit this architectural gem, rich in historical and cultural significance. The "2024 UOB Ink Art Festival" will be held at the Art Pavilion and the High Lawn of the Art Park from December 13 to 29, 2024, presenting Hong Kong's premier ink art celebration to the audience. Title-sponsored by United Overseas Bank (Hong Kong), and hosted and fully instigated by UOB’s Art Workshop, the Ink Art Festival will host a variety of exciting activities, including an exhibition of winning works from the 2024 UOB Annual Ink Art Awards , art workshops, ink painting thematic forums, music performances, interactive installations and the Hong Kong "Ink Painting Garden" carnival, showing the perfect integration of interactive games and art 1. "Rebirth from the Ashes - Notre Dame Cathedral Augmented Reality Immersive Experience Exhibition" Coinciding with the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral this month, visitors can visit the exhibition. Asia. Notre Dame Cathedral Augmented Reality Immersive Experience Exhibition held by Visionairs in Hong Kong Time: December 8, 2024 to March 7, 2025 Location: GF01-03, Ground Floor, Art Park 2. 2024 UOB Ink Art Festival" Visitors can visit a series of exciting and rich activities, including the 2024 "UOB Annual Ink Art Awards" exhibition and the Hong Kong "Ink Painting Garden" carnival, which showcase the perfect integration of interactive games and art. Time: December 13-29, 2024 Location: Art Pavilion and Art Park High Lawn *For event details, please refer to the announcement by the organizer of the program or event. New concept store and limited-time “West Kowloon Spending Rewards” A number of new food and beverage concept stores have been launched in Art Park, providing visitors with more diverse dining options, including %Arabica’s specialty coffee, Honbo’s signature burgers and hot dogs, Tiger Hall’s delicious bubble milk tea, and local convenience store brand 852 Eight Five Two's light snack. Designated catering and retail stores in the West Kowloon Cultural District will also provide surprise shopping experiences during the Christmas period. If you spend a designated amount via electronic payment on the same day (up to four receipts from different stores can be accumulated), you can redeem HKD 50 or HKD 100 yuan cash coupon. Please visit the West Kowloon Cultural District website for details. M+ 2024 Christmas Gift Series M+ Store presents a series of festive gifts for museum visitors, allowing everyone to share the joy with their loved ones. The selection includes exquisite Christmas gift baskets bringing high-quality food from Grand Hyatt Hong Kong and exquisite M+ merchandise, as well as Christmas stocking sets to add joy to the holiday. ### Editor’s Note About the West Kowloon Cultural District The West Kowloon Cultural District is one of the largest cultural projects in the world. The vision is to create a colorful place for Hong Kong on 40 hectares of reclaimed land adjacent to Victoria Harbour. A colorful new cultural zone. The cultural district houses various theaters, performance spaces and museums that produce and hold exhibitions, performances and cultural and artistic activities; it will provide 23 hectares of public space, including a two-kilometer long waterfront promenade.