Christmas Eve 2024: Romantic Dinner and Fireworks at Harbour City Hong Kong
The romantic atmosphere of Christmas is always heart-warming, and on Christmas Eve 2024, I had the honor of coming to Harbour City, Hong Kong, and having dinner at the restaurant "Tien Xu". Not only did we enjoy an exquisite seafood feast, but we also happened to witness a magnificent fireworks show. This night, which combined beautiful scenery, delicious food and festive atmosphere, will become an unforgettable memory for me.
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## **Harbour City’s Christmas Charm**
Every Christmas Eve, Harbour City is always one of the most lively places in Hong Kong. The giant Christmas tree and twinkling lights light up the entire port, creating a strong festive atmosphere. This year's theme is "Starry Harbor". The starlight tunnel and light show attracted countless tourists to stop and take pictures. Christmas music echoed in the shopping malls and open-air squares, immersing people in joy and warmth.
In the evening, stroll along the Victoria Harbour outside Harbour City. The setting sun illuminates the skyline and the view of the port is breathtakingly beautiful. When night falls, the dazzling lights and the neon lights on both sides of the Victoria Harbour complement each other, making people eager to welcome the excitement of the night.
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## **ANA TEN: Luxurious seafood feast and unbeatable view**
ANA TEN is a restaurant famous for its Japanese high-end seafood cuisine, with a great view overlooking Victoria Harbour. This year's Christmas Eve limited menu is mainly based on fresh top-quality seafood, combined with Japanese and creative cooking techniques, giving diners the ultimate enjoyment in both vision and taste.
The following are the six dishes that night that I will never forget:
### **1. Ise lobster sashimi**
The lobster from Ise, Japan, was presented as sashimi, retaining the sweetness and chewy texture of the lobster. The dish is exquisitely presented, served with wasabi and Japanese dipping sauce, and every bite is full of the freshness of the ocean.
### **2. Jialuo Yaki**
Use the lobster shell as a container to hold the specially seasoned lobster meat and crab paste, which is fragrant after being grilled. The rich seafood flavor and slightly burnt aroma are unforgettable.
### **3. Lobster Miso Soup**
This soup is based on lobster broth, with miso added to enhance the flavor. The rich soup is filled with the sweetness of lobster, warming up the entire winter night.
### **4. Grilled Crab Legs**
Use plump and juicy crab legs, grilled over charcoal, with a slightly charred shell and tender meat inside. Every bite is filled with the fresh aroma of the sea, making you unable to put it down.
### **5. Seafood Stone Pot Rice and Eel Stone Pot Rice**
- **Seafood Stone Pot Rice**: Fresh sea urchin, crab meat and fresh shrimp are spread on hot rice. The high temperature of the stone pot blends the freshness of the ingredients into the rice, and the bottom forms a golden rice crust, which is crispy and delicious.
- **Eel Stone Pot Rice**: Thick-cut eel slices served with sauce and seared with rice, the aroma is overflowing. The delicate taste of eel and the sweetness of rice are perfectly combined.
### **6. French custard**
The dessert ends with French custard, the rich milky aroma and the sweet and crispy caramel form a perfect contrast. This Christmas-themed dessert is the perfect end to the dinner.
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## **Fireworks surprise: romantic Christmas Eve**
While I was immersed in the afterglow of dinner, the night sky of Victoria Harbour was suddenly lit up by a burst of brilliant fireworks. It turned out that this was a fireworks show specially arranged to celebrate Christmas. The colorful fireworks bloomed in the dark night, complementing the lights of the port, like a dream.
Standing on the terrace of "Tianxue", I raised my glass with other diners and enjoyed this unexpected feast. At this moment, the laughter in my ears and the sound of fireworks in the distance intertwined, and the joy of the festival reached its climax.
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## **Conclusion**
On Christmas Eve 2024, I spent the night in Harbour City, Hong Kong. What I felt was not only the delicious food and beautiful scenery, but also the warmth and touching moments brought by the festival. The seafood feast at "Tianxun", coupled with the dazzling night view of Victoria Harbour and the unexpected fireworks show, makes this Christmas Eve full of romance and surprises.
If you also want to spend an unforgettable Christmas Eve, you might as well plan to visit Harbour City in Hong Kong next time and experience this dreamy night of starlight and delicious food for yourself.
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**Tips:**
1. **Book the restaurant in advance**: Christmas Eve seats at Tianxue are very popular, so it is recommended to book at least one month in advance.
2. **Best viewing time**: Choose a seat by the window or on the terrace. It is recommended to enjoy the night view of Victoria Harbour and the fireworks during dinner time (7pm to 9pm).
3. **Transportation Suggestions**: Take the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui Station, and you can walk to Harbour City, which has convenient transportation.
Hope this post inspires your Christmas travel plans!