Best spots to catch fireworks on the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's handover
Aqua, Tosca, Rech by Alain Ducasse, Felix and Man Wah offer celebratory menus with lots of delicious dishes and a grand view of the harbour and the fireworks
We always love a good fireworks display and this year’s July 1 fireworks, which commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Handover, is promising to be quite the showstopper. Almost 40,000 pyrotechnic shells will be lighting the sky above Victoria Harbour at 8pm for a full 23 minutes.
With this much firepower to look forward to, nabbing the right viewing spot is essential. Instead of jostling with the crowds and fighting for personal space, book a table to enjoy a full view without someone’s head in your way.
Aqua
Aqua has been a long-time hotspot to head to whenever there’s a fireworks show, and for good reason. Our favourite feature at Aqua is the way they have arranged the tables in a theatre-like seating plan, taking full advantage of the floor-to-ceiling windows so that every table has a good view.
For July 1, diners can look forward to a five-course menu featuring sustainable Bluefin tuna sashimi and yellow tail carpaccio with crisp garlic and ponzu jelly, as well as Calamarata pasta with Mediterranean mussels, wild clams and shrimps finished with a foam of basil and garlic.
Price: HK$1,497 per person; HK$,2017 including wine pairing option
Tosca
Ritzy nights complemented by stunning views are the norm at Tosca, which also promises a million-dollar view of the fireworks. Two dinner menus, one a four-course and the other a six-course, are available. Both boast the very best of Italian cuisine, with highlights including roasted octopus, lobster cappellacci with mozzarella and tomato, and Australian Wagyu beef tenderloin with pickled walnut and grilled vegetables.
Price: HK$1,580 per person for the four-course dinner; HK$1,980 per person for the six-course dinner. A children’s menu priced at HK$888 is also available.
Rech by Alain Ducasse
InterContinental Hong Kong is the epitome of an oldie but a goodie. The hotel is our favourite place to go to when we want an undisturbed view of the harbour on any day of the year.