5 of the best places in Hong Kong to see the full moon this Mid-Autumn Festival, from a remote island to a harbour cruise
- Mid-Autumn Festival means it’s time to gather your friends, bring your mooncakes and find a good spot to watch the full moon
- Take a harbour cruise on the Aqua Luna junk, visit the Science Museum’s Astropark in Sai Kung, or head to remote Hong Kong islands Tap Mun or Po Toi
Mid-Autumn Festival is just around the corner, a time for family and friends to come together to eat mooncakes, light lanterns and gaze at the full moon.
This year the full moon falls on Friday and, as always, the moon viewing experience will depend on the weather, so check the Hong Kong Observatory’s platforms.
The festival traditions can be traced back to China’s Tang dynasty (618 to 907), when people made offerings of food and drink to the moon goddess, Chang’e, to give thanks for the harvest.
Whether you decide to do some moon gazing under city lights or out in nature, these are some of the best places in Hong Kong to see the satellite this Mid-Autumn Festival.
1. Aqua Luna
Cruising Victoria Harbour on the red-sailed junk Aqua Luna, refreshing drink in hand, is a fun way to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival. Operated by the Aqua Restaurant Group, the 92ft junk’s Evening Harbour Cruise (HK$270 per adult/HK$170 per child) offers a special vantage point for moon watchers.
