The 5 best 2021 Christmas displays in Hong Kong for your Instagram feed, from show-stopping Cartier trees to Snoopy characters

From a Gothic castle to a yeti to a penguin-shaped cookie, Hong Kong shopping malls have pushed the envelope to draw visitors with Instagram-worthy displays

Of special note is a glowing archway, handmade by 20 craftsmen who worked on it for more than 1,500 hours, at the pop-up Christmas village at K11 Musea in TST

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Ocean Terminal’s Christmas decorations are some of the five most Instagrammable Christmas displays we think you should check out this year. Photo: Ocean Terminal

Published: 4:15pm, 21 Dec 2021

People in Hong Kong are pretty much grounded this Christmas, thanks to travel restrictions and some of the world’s toughest coronavirus quarantine rules. Luckily, there is no shortage of things to do in the city during the festive season, with some of the big shopping malls coming up with creative (if not downright outlandish) decorations to draw crowds.

Christmas is also a time for giving, and this year there are plenty of opportunities for you to do your share. Here are five shopping centres worth visiting, for that perfect Instagram photo and for doing something good before the start of 2022.

The Landmark, Central

The Pink Bobos, Dinoshaun, CoCo, Dr Zoom, Gizmo and Teddy Paws – we’re not sure who they are, exactly, but they’re certainly adding a splash of colour to the shopping centre’s atrium. Attractions this year include a slinky slide and the Merry Fair, offering a one-minute virtual reality adventure, which runs until January 2, 2022.

Make-A-Wish Hong Kong, a non-profit organisation, is also holding a sale there until January 2. The charity helps children suffering from critical illnesses to realise their wishes.

Santa’s Lodge at Pacific Place. Photo: Pacific Place

Pacific Place, Admiralty

Have you spotted the yeti in Pacific Place? The friendly creature (it waves to passers-by) is part of its Santa’s Lodge installation, complete with igloos, Christmas trees and mini cable cars.