With Spectacular Feasts and Festivities The Peninsula Hong Kong Marks The Arrival Of The Lunar New Year

In celebration of the Chinese calendar’s most auspicious holiday, The Peninsula Hong Kong will once again host a series of magnificent festive events to greet the advent of the Lunar New Year.  With experiences including opulent special meals, spell-binding performances, sumptuous treats and gifts, and exclusive stay and spa packages, visitors can welcome the Year of the Horse in characteristic Peninsula luxury and glamour.

New Year’s Day Lion and Dragon Dances

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 breathtaking lion and dragon dance performances – a tradition that symbolises prosperity and good luck for the upcoming year.

Featuring eight elaborately costumed lions and one dragon, the dance will start with a customary awakening ritual in which the eyes of the mighty creatures are dotted to animate them. The awakening ritual of eight lions and one dragon will begin at 9:00 am on 17 February 2026 (First day of Chinese New Year) 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 both hotel guests and staff members alike throughout the year. This year, the dance troupe of eight lions and one dragon 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.

Following the performance, guests can opt to enjoy a Chinese New Year Breakfast Set at The Lobby restaurant, which will include the gift of a special good fortune mahjong tile for each diner who ordered the breakfast. They may also choose to collect traditional fai chun (calligraphic ornaments conferring New Year’s abundance) outside the entrance to The Verandah and Spring Moon restaurants from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, and 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

Holiday Delicacies and Artisanal Treats

A collection of epicurean treats created by the chefs at The Peninsula Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred Spring Moon restaurant let guests share the joy of the holiday with loved ones deliciously. The offerings, which include a luxurious Divine Treasures Hamper as well as a tempting selection of traditional puddings, are all elegantly packaged in gift boxes that inspired by Spring Moon’s Art Deco-style stained glass windows.

Traditional New Year puddings in delectable flavours, including:

• Red Date Pudding (HK$ 488): Based on a recipe once favoured by the Qing Dynasty’s Imperial consorts, this premium pudding has been recreated by Chinese Cuisine Executive Chef Lam Yuk Ming with layers of luscious Xinjiang red date and creamy coconut.
• Turnip Pudding (HK$ 488): Made with sweet, crisp Shandong turnip, aromatic air-dried meats, and premium Hokkaido conpoy, this savoury pudding is a prized for its abundant umami flavour.
• Taro Pudding (HK$ 428); Delicious taro yams, dried shiitake mushrooms, Hokkaido conpoy and Chinese cured meat have made this pudding another savoury favourite at Spring Moon.
• Water Chestnut Pudding (HK$ 428): Freshwater chestnuts and water chestnut flour are delicately blended to create a pudding with a subtle fragrance, refreshing crunch, and smooth texture. Enhanced with creamy coconut, it is equally delightful served warm or chilled.
• Chinese New Year Pudding (HK$ 428): This traditional festive pudding is crafted with premium glutinous rice flour, pure cane sugar, and coconut milk. Soft and smooth in texture with a mellow sweetness, it symbolises reunion and prosperity for the year ahead.

Zesty condiments handmade by Spring Moon’s chefs from closely guarded recipes, including the restaurant’s signature XO Chilli Sauce (HK$ 428), Sichuan Chilli Sauce (HK$ 348) and Chiu Chow Chilli Sauce (HK$ 248). A gift set containing all three signature condiments is also available (HK$ 488).

The Spring Moon Divine Treasures Hamper (HK$ 3,888). Inspired by the Art Deco-style interiors of Spring Moon, this elegant, multi-tiered hamper features compartments filled with gourmet celebratory treats, including Red Date Pudding, signature XO Chilli Sauce, Caramelised Sesame Walnuts, Yunnan Aged Pu Er,18-head Fish Maw, Hokkaido Conpoy, Sea Cucumber, Shiitake Mushroom, and 30-head Middle Eastern Dried Abalone.

Guests who purchase any Lunar New Year puddings can also enjoy a special price (HK$ 360) for the restaurant’s signature XO Chilli Sauce. Puddings, hampers, and gift certificates are available for purchase online at The Peninsula e-shop: https://eshopphk.peninsula.com/. Guests who have pre-ordered gift certificates may be collected at Spring Moon through 2 February 2026; pre-ordered puddings and hampers may be collected at Spring Moon from 3 to 5 February 2026, or at The Peninsula Office Tower (Hankow 1, 6/F) from 6 to 16 February 2026.

Sumptuous Specialities at Spring Moon

Featuring Michelin-starred Cantonese cuisine and a delectable lineup of traditional holiday dishes – all served in a graceful Art-Deco-inspired space – Spring Moon makes an ideal destination for Lunar New Year feasts. This year’s offerings from Chinese Executive Chef Lam Yuk Ming and his team include:

Poon Choi, a dish whose flavourful profusion of ingredients – including whole 5-head abalone, fish maw, sea cucumber, Hokkaido scallop, sea shrimp, dried oyster, sea moss, minced carp ball, roasted duck, black mushroom, poached chicken, and fried pig skin – signifies abundance for the coming year. Available for à la carte order at Spring Moon from 17 to 23 February 2026, or takeaway order from 16 to 23 February 2026. Priced at HK$ 2,688* for two and HK$ 4,988* for four.

Lo Hei, another bountiful Chinese New Year dish made with an array of premium ingredients, including chilled shredded abalone with caviar, crab roe, radish, peppers, sweet potato, taro, pickled leeks, sesame, pomelo, and gold foil. Priced at HK$ 1,388* per serving.

A trio of Lunar New Year set menus, each featuring a different auspicious theme and serving 10 diners, let guests share magnificent holiday feasts with their friends and loved ones.  Available at Spring Moon from 2 February to 3 March 2026. Advance reservations required.

• “Fortune” Set Menu priced at HK$ 17,880* for 10 guests (HK$ 1,700* per additional guest)
• “Wealth” Set Menu priced at HK$ 22,880* for 10 guests (HK$ 2,200 * per additional guest)
• “Longevity” Set Menu priced at HK$ 28,880* for 10 guests (HK$ 2,800 * per additional guest)

In addition to the set menus, a selection of Lunar New Year à la carte specialities will also be available, featuring refined creations that embody the festive spirit and auspicious symbolism of the season. Highlights include the Braised Pork Belly Rolls with Dried Oyster, Soy Sauce and Crispy Ginger Peel, and Steamed Spotted Garoupa Fillet with Savory Crispy Soybeans, Spring Onions and

Coriander. These dishes will be available at Spring Moon from 17 February to 3 March 2026.

Vinegar-preserved Pig’s Trotter, a dish traditionally shared by expectant Chinese couples to joyfully herald the imminent arrival of their child. In honour of the new year, Chef Lam and his team will offer their adaptation of this delicacy, made with Japanese pork and three types of vinegar for balanced flavour. Priced at HK$ 398 for 2 persons. Orders must be placed at least three days in advance.

For reservations and enquiries, please call +852 2696 6760 or email [email protected].

New Year Dining and Fireworks

Hong Kong’s annual Lunar New Year fireworks* over Victoria Harbour offers the city’s most extravagant and breathtaking pyrotechnic display – and with its uninterrupted harbour views, The Peninsula Hong Kong is ideally situated for enjoying the show. This year, several of the hotel’s acclaimed restaurants will serve special menus on the eve of 18 February 2026, designed to accompany the glittering spectacle.  These include:

* The Lunar New Year Firework Display is subject to the final announcement from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.

A superb six-course set menu at Spring Moon, featuring exquisite Cantonese dishes like Braised Boston Lobster with Sea Urchin and Roasted Diced Kagoshima Beef fillet with Blaze Mushrooms. Priced at HK$ 1,980* per person.

Elegant French fare at Gaddi’s. The hotel’s Michelin-starred French restaurant – a bastion of classic glamour for generations – will welcome the Year of the Horse with a refined menu of à la carte offerings, including Pan-seared Abalone with Kumquat and Coriander, Comté Cheese Tortellini with Boston Lobster and Black Truffle, Confit Stuffed Quail Leg with Artichokes, Morels and Rocket Pesto. Priced at HK$ 2,450* per person.

Contemporary harbour‑view celebration at Felix. A multi‑course Fireworks Dinner playfully threads Lunar New Year symbolism through modern European dishes, including Focaccia with “Lo Hei”, Kaviari Baeri Caviar with Watermelon Radish Ravioli, Tuna and Sweet and Sour Dressing, Winter Black Truffle with Turnip Cake, Gambero Rosso, and Truffle Coulis, and Grilled A4 Kagoshima Tenderloin with Mild Spices, Piperade, and Morel Sauce. Priced at HK$ 2,988* per person.

Swiss alpine classics at Chesa. A special Fireworks Dinner celebrating timeless Swiss flavours, including Classic Beef Tartar with Baenki Caviar, Crispy Potato and Flowers, Chalet soup with Air Dry Beef and Yellow Corn‑fed Chicken Ballotine stuffed with Mushrooms and Gruyère with Jerusalem Artichoke Cream. Priced at HK$ 1,450* per person.

Sophisticated selections at The Lobby. At The Peninsula Hong Kong’s international all-day dining destination, a three-course set menu of refined global preparations – including Hokkaido Scallop Crudo with Blood Orange Infused with Miso Dressing, and Prime Beef Tenderloin with Black Truffle Potato Mousseline and Abalone Beef Jus – sets the stage for a magical night. Priced at HK$ 1,080* per person.

Chinese good luck dishes at The Verandah. The hotel’s ever-popular buffet restaurant will serve a bountiful variety of global dishes, including many inspired by customary new year blessings – such as Braised Dried Oysters with Sea Moss and Black Mushrooms (to spark professional success), and Steamed Red Garoupa Fillet with Cured Ham and Mushroom (to invite wealth and prosperity). Buffets are available for lunch and dinner from 17 to 19 February, priced at HK$ 1,450* per adult, HK$ 950* per child; except for dinner on 18 February, which is priced at HK$ 1,980* per adult, HK$ 1,040* per child.

For reservations and enquiries, please contact the hotel’s Dining Service team by phone at +852 2696 6691 or +852 2696 6693 or email at [email protected].

Lunar New Year Spa Packages

At The Peninsula Spa & Wellness Centre, Lunar New Year guests are invited to find renewal and revitalisation with two special treatment packages. Offered only through the month of February, both spa journeys let guests begin the Year of the Horse feeling their best.

Harmonious Han Therapy – this signature offering combines the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern massage techniques to bring mind, body, and qi (life energy) into balance with the changing seasons. In February, this means encouraging alignment with and preparing for the imminent return of spring. The treatment includes Human Reset, Meridian Massage and Signature Scalp Massage treatments, followed by a delicious dessert from Spring Moon. Available from 1 to 28 February 2026. Priced on weekdays at HK$ 2,480* for 100 minutes, HK$ 2,680* for 120 minutes; on weekends HK$ 2,580* for 100 minutes and HK$ 2,780* for 120 minutes.

Sparkling Skin – featuring an exclusive 60-minute Firming Collagen Facial from Margy’s Monte Carlo, this treatment uses proprietary Margy’s products and massage techniques to dramatically refresh, smooth, and rejuvenate skin. Guests booking this treatment also receive an additional indulgence: a 30-minute back massage. Available from 1 to 28 February 2026. Priced at HK$ 3,180* on weekdays, HK$ 3,280* on weekends.

Through the month, guests booking any facial treatment enjoy a 15% discount on retail products at The Peninsula Spa & Wellness Centre.

For enquiries or reservations, please contact The Peninsula Spa and Wellness Centre by phone at +852 2696 6682, or email at [email protected].

Luxurious New Year Stay Offers

Guests can herald the Year of the Horse in lavish comfort and elegance with our ‘Gift of Fortune’ stay package at The Peninsula Hong Kong. Indulge in unparalleled luxury and mark the auspicious season in impeccable style. Benefits include:

• Daily buffet breakfast at The Verandah for two persons (per room per night)
• Enjoy HK$ 800 dining credit per stay for use at Gaddi’s, Spring Moon, Chesa, Felix, The Lobby, The Verandah and The Bar
• A special Chinese New Year gift to mark the occasion (per room per stay)
• Flexible check-in from 6:00 am and check-out time until 10:00 pm (black-out dates apply, including 16 to 21 February 2026)

Booking Period: From now until 25 February 2026

Stay Period: From 1 to 28 February 2026

Bookings can be made online at peninsula.com, or by calling The Peninsula Global Customer Service Centre at +852 2910 1628. For all dining reservations and enquiries, please contact The Peninsula Hong Kong’s Dining Service team by phone at +852 2696 6691 or email at [email protected].

*Terms and conditions apply.

*Prices are subject to a 10% service charge