When visiting Hong Kong during the National Day Golden Week holidays, choose less busy boundary control points to cross the border with ease. Click here to check the passenger traffic at each control point, or download the Hong Kong Immigration Department app to check the estimated queuing situation at each land boundary control point.
Speak now
I’m Sorry. I didn’t get that.
Every Mid-Autumn Festival, the quaint neighbourhood of Tai Hang comes alive as a glowing dragon — carried by over 300 performers — dances through the streets for three nights. This fascinating tradition of Hong Kong dates back to the 19th century, when residents of the then small Hakka village combated a plague with a fire dragon dance, accompanied by roaring gongs and drums. Today, the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is officially listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, and continues to attract crowds for the blazing spectacle each year.
Around 8:15–10pm, 30 September
(Best vantage point: Wun Sha Street)
Free Viewing
Popular Picks
Inside scoop: behind the dancing dragon
How did the fire dragon dance parade come about? Who are the people behind this century-old ritual? We spoke with Chan Tak-fai ‘Fai Gor’, the late commander-in-chief and organiser of the dance, as well as a long-time performer to get the inside scoop.
Explore the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Heritage Centre
With behind-the-scenes exhibits using the latest digital technologies and 3D projections, see how the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Heritage Centre preserves this unique tradition.
5 Fun Facts about the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance
The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance is a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. How much do you know about this cultural event? Here are five fun facts we bet you’ll find interesting!
