As it has for the past four decades, The Peninsula Hong Kong will herald the arrival of the Lunar New Year with one of the city’s most beloved lion and dragon dance performances – a tradition that symbolises prosperity and good luck for the upcoming year.
The awakening ritual of nine lions and one dragon will begin at 9:30 am on 29 January 2025 in the hotel forecourt, after which the dance will continue through the lobby to other areas of the hotel to bring luck, blessings and good fortune to hotel guests and staff alike throughout the year.
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This year, the dance troupe will include three exclusive Peninsula red and gold lions, all of whose costumes depict the Chinese character for the hotel’s name on the back of their heads.
Guests who visit the hotel on 29 January 2025 can also receive their own auspicious Lunar New Year keepsakes: fai chun (揮春), traditional calligraphy ornaments representing good health, happiness and prosperity, will be distributed at The Verandah and Spring Moon from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm and 6 pm – 8 pm.
A second lion and dragon dance performance will be hosted at The Peninsula Hong Kong at 8:30 am on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year (1 February) – a day regarded as the birthday of the god of wealth. Once again, the dance will begin in the hotel forecourt and proceed through the hotel lobby.
Gourmet Lunar New Year gifts
A collection of epicurean treats created by the chefs at The Peninsula Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred Spring Moon restaurant includes the Divine Treasures hamper as well as a tempting selection of traditional puddings, are all elegantly packaged in gift boxes inspired by Spring Moon’s Art Deco-style stained glass windows.
- Divine Treasures hamper (HK$3,288): a multi-compartmented hamper filled with gourmet treats, including red date pudding, XO Chilli Sauce, Sichuan Chilli Sauce, Chiu Chow Chilli Sauce, Caramelised sesame walnuts, aged Yunnan pu-Er tea, and a bottle of The Peninsula Haut Batailley Verso Pauillac, a fine Bordeaux red wine from Médoc.
- Red date pudding (HK$488): created by Chinese Cuisine Executive Chef Lam Yuk Ming, is based on a recipe once favoured by the Qing Dynasty’s Imperial consorts. It incorporates layers of red dates from Xinjiang and coconut.
- Turnip pudding (HK$488): a savoury turnip pudding made with flavourful air-dried meat and conpoy.
- Taro pudding (HK$418): a savoury pudding made with taro yams, dried shiitake mushrooms, and meat cured Chinese-style.
- Water chestnut pudding (HK$418): a sweet pudding made with both freshwater chestnuts and water chestnut flour that has a crunchy texture and a delicate aroma.
- New year pudding (HK$418): a traditional Chinese New Year treat, this pudding is crafted with premium glutinous rice flour and brown sugar.
- A selection of Spring Moon’s coveted artisanal dipping sauces, made from secret recipes, are also available. These include Chiu Chow chilli sauce (HK$248), Sichuan chilli sauce (HK$348), and XO chilli sauce (HK$428). Guests who purchase any Chinese New Year puddings at Spring Moon can enjoy the restaurant’s signature XO chilli sauce at HK$360.
Details
All items can be purchased online at The Peninsula e-shop, https://eshopphk.peninsula.com/.
Guests who have pre-ordered hampers and Chinese New Year puddings can collect the gift certificates from now until 14 January 2025 at Spring Moon, 1/F, The Peninsula Hong Kong.
Gift certificates, Chinese New Year puddings and hampers can be collected from 15 – 28 January 2025 at Hankow II, 6/F, The Peninsula Office Tower, 18 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Celebratory Cantonese feasts
Guests are invited to welcome the Lunar New Year at the Michelin-starred Spring Moon. Festive offerings from Chef Lam Yuk Ming and his team include traditional dishes like poon choi (盆菜), a signature dish which signifies abundance and affluence for the year ahead. Meant for sharing, poon choi is filled to the brim with bounty such as whole five-head abalones, fish maws, and sea cucumbers, as well as other seafood and meats.
Poon choi is available for à la carte order at Spring Moon from 29 January – 4 February 2025, or for takeaway from 20 January – 4 February 2025. The dish is priced at HK$2,688 for two people and HK$4,988 for four people.
Another popular Chinese New Year dish for sharing is Spring Moon’s lohei (捞起, HK$1,388), featuring a variety of gourmet ingredients including chilled shredded abalone with salmon roe, crab roe, cucumber, carrot, green radish, white radish, leeks, red pepper, yellow pepper, yellow sweet potato, purple sweet potato, taro, cherry tomatoes, pickles, crispy chips, sesame, cashew nuts, pomelo, and gold foil.
Details
From 14 January – 12 February 2025, diners can also choose to manifest prosperity by sharing one of Spring Moon’s three exquisite set menus. Ideal for family gatherings, these menus included a selection of traditional favourites for parties of 10 guests:
- Fortune: HK$17,380* for 10 guests, HK$1,700* per additional guest
- Wealth: (HK$22,380* for 10 guests, HK$2,200* per additional guest
- Longevity (HK$27,880* for 10 guests, HK$2,700* per additional guest
For reservations and enquiries, call +852 2696 6828 or email springmoonphk@peninsula.com
A dinner with fireworks
The Lunar New Year fireworks display draws the crowds on the second day of the Lunar New Year in Hong Kong. During the evening of 30 January 2025, guests at The Peninsula Hong Kong are invited to enjoy the fireworks, enhanced by culinary delights offered across the hotel's restaurants.
Apart from the set menus from Spring Moon, diners can indulge in classic French delicacies from Chef de Cuisine Anne-Sophie Nicolas at the Michelin-starred Gaddi’s. For those seeking a blend of seasonal flavours and harbour views, Chef de Cuisine Aurélie Altemaire presents a special menu at Felix, accompanied by creative cocktails. Guests can also sample Swiss classics at the Alpine chalet-style Chesa, or savour traditional dishes at The Lobby. The Verandah will host a lavish gourmet buffet, while Japanese cuisine is available at Imasa.
Details
For those who choose to have dinner at Spring Moon, Gaddi’s, Chesa, The Lobby, or The Verandah, the fireworks can be enjoyed with a complimentary glass of champagne at Sun Terrace.
For reservations and enquiries, contact the hotel’s dining service team at +852 2696 6691 or +852 2696 6693, or email at diningphk@peninsula.com.
New beginnings
Seasonal treatments are available at the Peninsula Spa and Wellness Centre:
Han Therapy: Winter series
starting with a personalised consultation and selection of three bottles from a customised combination of Five Element oils by Yangsen Biotechnology, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) aromatherapy research centre in Taiwan. Experience a targeted 10-minute Human Reset acupressure session to restore balance, followed by a choice between two Han Therapy winter series treatments.
The Revitalising package offers a 100-minute ritual combining a Human Reset, meridian massage, and signature scalp massage, whilst the Rejuvenating Yang Energy treatment includes a Human Reset, meridian massage with hot jade stones, and a buji (拨筋) facial to guasha (刮痧) facial for enhanced energy balance and wellbeing.
Continue the day with refreshments from Spring Moon by the poolside, complemented by breathtaking views of Victoria Harbour. Guests can also enjoy the facilities at the fitness centre and the Roman-style pool.
Details
The 100-minute treatment is priced at HK$2,580* (Mondays to Thursdays) and HK$2,680* (Fridays to Sundays, and public holidays) per person whilst the 120-minute treatment is priced at HK$2,780* (Mondays to Thursdays) and HK$2,880* (Fridays to Sundays, and public holidays) per person.
New Year Glow spa treatment
This treatment includes a choice of 60-minute Margy’s Skin Brightening Facial or 60-minute Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Facial, combined with a 30-minute signature back massage. The treatment is priced at HK$2,680* (Mondays to Thursdays) and HK$2,880* (Fridays to Sundays, and public holidays) per person.
Details
Both treatments are available at The Peninsula Spa and Wellness Centre from 20 January to 7 February 2025. For reservations and enquiries, contact The Peninsula Spa and Wellness Centre at +852 2696 6682, or by email at spaphk@peninsula.com
Luxurious lunar escapes
Two Lunar New Year stay packages are on offer. The Spring into a New Year getaway includes:
- Daily breakfast at The Verandah for up to two guests
- HK$1,000 hotel credit (room guests) or HK$2,000 hotel credit (suite guests) to be redeemed at hotel restaurants (except Imasa and The Peninsula Boutique & Café) and The Peninsula Spa and Wellness Centre (treatments only) during the stay, per guestroom per stay (minimum two nights)
- Special festive gift from Spring Moon per guestroom per stay
- A complimentary one-way limousine transfer between the airport, train station, or residences and the hotel, excluding restricted areas (suite guests)
- Peninsula Time – flexible check-in and check-out times (not applicable from 28 January – 2 February 2025)
The Gift of Fortune stay package includes:
- Twenty percent discount on the Premier rate for a room-only reservation with a minimum two-night stay
- HK$800 dining credit (room guests) to be redeemed at hotel restaurants (excluding Imasa and The Peninsula Boutique & Café) during the stay, per guestroom per stay
- Special festive gift per guestroom per stay
- Peninsula Time – flexible check-in and check-out times (excludes 28 January – 2 February 2025)
Details
Booking period: till 7 February 2025
Availability: From 28 January 2025 – 8 February 2025
For reservations, contact The Peninsula Global Customer Service Centre at +852 2910 1628, or book online at peninsula.com.
*Prices are subject to a 10% service charge.