Where to see Santa in Hong Kong, 2025

Asia Family Traveller
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Santa Claus will be making plenty of appearances in Hong Kong over the festive season. Here's where to catch him

Where to see Santa in Hong Kong - Island Shangri-La is hosting Santa's Secret Kingdom

Island Shangri-La - Santa’s Secret Kingdom: The Magic Menders

Island Shangri-La has transformed into a lavish Christmas wonderland. Enjoy a family Santa experience in three themed rooms decorated as different workshops. There are fun activities in each room, culminating with a meet-and-greet with the big man himself.

December 6 to 26, from $298, Island Shangri-La, Pacific Place, Queensway, Admiralty; bookings online.

Note: Shangri-La will be hosting carols on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with a grand entrance from Santa in the restaurants on level 102 and the Club Lounge on level 116.

Pacific Place - Santa Express at Christmas Grand Central

Admittedly tickets to see Santa at this popular mall are like gold dust, but if you do get lucky, this year Santa is setting up his grotto in Pacific Place as part of the Pacific Place and Starstreet Precinct A Ticket to Christmas installation that runs until January.

From November 14, from $180, Pacific Place, Queensway, Admiralty; bookings online.

Aqualuna - Festive Harbour Cruise

Hit the harbour on board Aqualuna for an hour-long Christmas cruise, featuring festive songs plus the opportunity to meet Santa and discuss your Christmas list. Fun activities include a candy cane hunt, arts and crafts and plenty of Christmas cookies and hot chocolate.

December 7, 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21 to 25 December, $250 per adult and $350 per child, sailings from Central Pier 9 or Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1; bookings online.

The Murray - Santa’s Grotto

The big man in red will be hosting meet-and-greet sessions with youngsters at the delightful Murray hotel. The session includes a mini photo giveaway to capture the special memory. Adjacent to the Grotto is the hotel’s Christmas market and Christmas village, a great opportunity to grab a few gifts.

December 6 to 7, 13 to 14 and 20 to 26, 3pm to 6pm; $308 per session on weekdays and $338 per session on weekends; 2/F The Murray, 22 Cotton Tree Drive, Central; bookings online.

Fortnum & Mason - Storytelling with Santa

Drop into Fortnum’s Santa sessions at K11 Atelier 30-minute storytelling session with Santa Claus. Children also receive a special North Pole goodie bag at the end of the story, at which point Santa will be available for wish list chats with children.

December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21; $500 for one child plus parents; Fortnum & Mason, Shop 022, G/F, K11 Atelier, Victoria Dockside, 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui; bookings online.

ifc Mall - Christmas Headquarters

After checking out the huge festive Christmas Headquarters installation in the Oval Atrium, head to Santa’s Lookout, which is the fourth zone of the installation, and enjoy a meet-and-greet session with Santa. Donate $180, with proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Hong Kong, and have a photo taken and receive a surprise gift.

From November 25; $180 donation; Santa Claus Office, Oval Atrium, ifc mall, 8 Finance Street, Central.