Hong Kong Flower Show 2023

A great way to feel at home in Hong Kong is by checking out the local events and activities. The Hong Kong Flower Show is a yearly event organised by the Leisure and Culture Services Department and takes place at Victoria Park.

Victoria Park is a public park in Causeway Bay, Wan Chai District, Hong Kong. Lots of public activities are held in this huge urban green space so it’s always worth visiting. When you are there you find families playing, sports matches such as basketball and tennis, joggers on their daily runs, and the elderly practicing Tai Chi.

Our favourite displays

Having only been to UK-based flower shows, I was surprised by the variety of unusual flowers displayed. Also, the displays were much more ‘fun’ using cartoon-like characters and animals to create huge floral sculptures. What I also enjoyed about the Hong Kong Flower Show was that it wasn’t overly commercialised. In UK flower shows, the majority of the space is taken up by stalls trying to sell overpriced goods like barbeque sets! 

It is an incredibly popular activity, so be prepared for crowds and patiently wait for your turn to take a photo. This year, the theme was “Bliss in Bloom”, with the impressive Hydrangea as the theme flower. 

Admission Fee: Adults rate HKD 14 (£1.40) or  Concessionary rate HKD 7 (0.70 pence) and get tickets at the kiosk or tap in with your Octopus Card. 

Our Top FiveTips

1. Take some water and light snacks with you. There are a few stalls inside the show but they mostly sell packaged food souvenirs rather than street snacks. 
2. There are lots of very cheap flowers to purchase. I saw many people buying huge orchids for HKD 10 (that’s £1!!!)
3. There are not many places to sit and rest or get shade, so be prepared on very hot days. We were lucky as it was overcast when we went. 
4.  Visit at quieter times, it is open from 9 am to 9 pm. Weekends are the busiest and try to go early morning or before sunset. 
5. There is a daily timetable of activities including talks, performances, children’s games, and competitions. The timetable can be found at the entrance.