Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival

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Follow the lead of Hongkongers and make a party out of an ancient Chinese festival under the modern skyline of Victoria Harbour. Enjoy boats, beers and the cheers of hundreds of thousands of spectators — it’s the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival!

Watch thousands of the world’s top dragon boat athletes battle it out at the CCB (Asia) Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races — three days of intense racing that will fill the harbour with heart-stopping action, a profusion of colour and the sounds of drummers and fans urging paddlers on to the finish line. Top it all off with the inaugural Hong Kong Trophy, featuring some of the top-performing teams from different countries. Come time to wind down, join athletes and spectators alike at the San Miguel BeerFest for ice-cold beer and rocking live music. Bringing kids? Don’t miss the new Family Zone’s interactive activities and roving entertainment.

So dive in and chill out at this year’s Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival!

See photo and video highlights from the 2015 edition here:

Info

Date: 10–12 June 2016 (Friday to Sunday)

Venue: Central Harbourfront

Admission: Free

Enquiry: info@discoverhongkong.com

How to get there

MTR Admiralty Station, take Exit A and walk 10 minutes; or,

MTR Central Station, take Exit A and walk 10 minutes; or,

MTR Hong Kong Station, take Exit A2 and walk eight minutes; or,

take the Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central and walk two minutes