chance of typhoons. Chinese New Year (which occurs on the new moon that falls between January 21 and February 20) might bring colourful dragon dances, but it also means crowds and higher prices, and many small businesses close over the extended holiday.


WHERE TO STAY


The best hotels straddle Victoria Harbour and offer show-stopping views of Hong Kong’s skyline from their windows. Among those in Tsim Sha Tsui on the Kowloon side are Rosewood Hong Kong, which took the number- two spot in The World’s 50 Best Hotels listing in 2023, and Hong Kong’s grande dame, The Peninsula, where guests can check in as early as 6am and check out as late as 10pm at no extra cost. Facing them on Hong Kong Island are Four Seasons Hong Kong, with a total of seven Michelin stars under one roof, along with Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023 by adding the seductive Aubrey


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