How to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

As the full moon rises over Hong Kong’s skyline this October, the city comes alive with glowing lanterns, delicious mooncakes and centuries-old traditions. Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of the festival and read on to discover the best ways to celebrate and make the most of this season.

Make your own mooncakes in Sheung Wan

We get bombarded with a plethora of new mooncake flavours each year, from durian to milk tea. Now you can make your own. The Mixing Bowl in Sheung Wan hosts workshops where foodies can whip up their favourites – from mooncakes with pistachio and custard, to pandan-flavoured mochi dough.

Go moon gazing in Sai Kung

Eco Travel ’s Mid-Autumn Festival-themed tour takes guests by boat to Hong Kong’s eastern waters to the geological wonders of Wong Chuk Kok Tsui and Ap Chau before heading to Yan Chau Tong for the highlight of the night: moon-gazing .

Lunar glamping in Cheung Chau

Who wants to be in town throughout the festival? Get outdoors at Sai Yuen, a campsite and adventure park at the southwestern tip of Cheung Chau where you can spend the night in a ‘Star Gazing Geodesic Dome’. Through its transparent ceiling, you can take in the moonlit sky. Other camping options and plenty of outdoor activities and workshops are also available on-site.

Witness a fiery spectacle in Tai Hang

The Tai Hang fire dragon dance is one of Hong Kong’s unique cultural traditions. More than a century after the first event, the three-day spectacle still draws big crowds to the neighbourhood during the Mid-Autumn Festival. 

This article was originally published in September 2019 and updated in September 2025.