The festive season has finally arrived, and Tsim Sha Tsui is looking to be one of the best districts in Hong Kong to spend your holidays. From festive light displays, seaside dining and drinking experiences, and rewarding shopping activities, the TST neighbourhood offers everything to usher you into the merriest time of the year.
If you're looking for the most Instagrammable spots for the festive season, look no further than the dreamy outdoor lights display at Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, Empire Centre, and Mody Lane. These prime locations will light up their 4,000sq m multimedia wall featuring 82,000 colour-changing LED bulbs and stunning animations of six iconic Disney+ brands.
Meanwhile, on Mody Lane, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars fans can admire the cool themed Christmas lights hovering over the street, which makes a perfect backdrop for Insta snaps. What’s more, visitors who post their pictures on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #SinoMalls2021 and #TSTEFestive can have a chance to win amazing Disney prizes when chosen for the 'Most Liked Photo Award' and the 'Most Creative Photo Award'.
This holiday season, gather your loved ones for memorable dining experiences at the best seaside al fresco restaurants in Tsim Sha Tsui. Diners can enjoy seasonal menus from international cuisines that will transport them from Buenos Aires to Mexico to northern and southern Italy.
Travel back to 1920s Buenos Aires and enjoy an extensive selection of sundowners at Boticario Bar & Grill located on Tsim Sha Tsui East's vibrant waterfront. Along with delicious food on offer, guests can sit back and enjoy the restaurant's two-for-one drink deal during Healing Hours from 3pm to 7pm. For laid-back meals with contemporary Mexican flavours that can be paired with refreshing cocktails, guests can book a seat at Pablo to savour Mexican cuisine with a Southeast Asian flare crafted by talented chef Gerardo Barrientos. Guests can also enjoy the view of the chromatic skylight at Mody Lane from 6pm while enjoying their festive feast.
Offering sweeping views of the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade, Wooloomooloo Steakhouse is cooking up a delectable four-course Christmas and New Year's Eve feast complete with all the trimmings. At the same time, Italian restaurant Spasso is firing up the kitchen with hearty Italian Christmas menus where guests can enjoy a three or five-course meal in an al fresco setting for Christmas Eve dinner.
Over at Ruth's Chris Steak House, guests can enjoy a festive of prix fixe meals for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Intriguing dishes include filling entrées of steak and shrimp and buttery cold water lobster tail paired with a 6oz filet mignon.
For contemporary Australian fare paired with panoramic views of Hong Kong's iconic Victoria Harbour, head over to Pierside Bar & Restaurant and indulge in the season's festive menu paired with a variety of wines and cocktails. Taking up most of the promenade level of China Hong Kong City is the modern fine dining restaurant Flame at Towngas Avenue, which serves a variety of European dishes. Book a seat at the restaurant's al fresco area, take in the view while enjoying their holiday offerings, which include sumptuous roasted US-turkey breast, honey glazed bone ham, and truffle mushroom veloute, and wash it all down with festive servings of hot mulled wine (+$20).
Be sure to reserve early to secure your seats.
Stocking up on all your presents for the holidays? Take your Christmas splurging to Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, Empire Centre, and China Hong Kong City to enjoy perks and shopping rewards this season.
Upon spending $500 from Tsim Sha Tsui Centre and Empire Centre's F&B offerings, S⁺ REWARDS members can redeem a complimentary $50 NOC beverage voucher and earn double bonus points until January 1, 2022. Those who are ticking off their shopping list can spend hours in China Hong Kong City without worrying about parking fees as guests can enjoy three hours of complimentary parking for $300 spending or above.
For more information, visit tsimshatsuicentre.com.hk and chinahkcity on Facebook.
