Virtual Tours in Hong Kong for Aesthetic Souls
By Lifestyle+Travel
Even though international travel is not yet open, you can still enjoy checking out some of Hong Kong’s remarkable art exhibitions from wherever you are! Here is a list of a list of top Hong Kong virtual art tours to amuse your aesthetic soul:
- Hong Kong Museum of Art’s Virtually@HKMoA lets you browse multi-media programs, check out the audio guide and view pamphlets of their exhibitions, and access a massive library of their collections and past shows through Google Arts & Culture.
- Now that West Kowloon Cultural District is fully open, you can experience M+ Collections Beta from afar. It has over 5,000 objects on virtual display, offering photography, visual art, design and architecture, moving images and more to pique your artistic interest.
- Enjoy an interactive 360-degree experience with Sotheby’s Hong Kong to virtually tour the exhibition and four beautifully curated galleries with modern, contemporary and Southeast Asian art.
- Asia Society Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Art Gallery Association have teamed up to bring online viewers Sculpture Exhibition (until 27 September), featuring art from international and local galleries and a full-day Art Talk programme live-streamed on Facebook.
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The Global Countdown: Four Definitive Stages
As the year’s final hours approach, the world’s great metropolises transform into vast, illuminated theaters of celebration. Clocking from the early pyrotechnics of the Southern Hemisphere to the midnight neon of the West, these four destinations remain the essential stages for a global New Year. ━━━━━━━━━━━━👇━━━━━━━━━━━━ Sydney: The First Spark Sydney holds the prestige of being among the first to ignite the global festivities. The harbor becomes a shimmering arena as world-renowned pyrotechnics cascade from the Harbour Bridge, reflecting off the iconic sails of the Opera House in a masterclass of maritime scale. ━━━━━━━━━━━━👇━━━━━━━━━━━━ Bangkok: The River of Light Along the Chao Phraya, Bangkok’s historic waterway serves as a majestic backdrop for the countdown. From the city’s soaring rooftop lounges to the traditional riverfront, the skyline erupts in a synchronized dance of light that blends ancient temple silhouettes with a high-octane festive energy. ━━━━━━━━━━━━👇━━━━━━━━━━━━ London: A Thames-Side Tradition When Big Ben strikes twelve, the South Bank becomes the focal point of European celebration. The London Eye frames a breathtaking display of color reflected in the dark waters of the Thames, while the city’s historic streets and grand ballrooms hum with timeless British charm. ━━━━━━━━━━━━👇━━━━━━━━━━━━ New York: The World’s Crossroads Few experiences rival the kinetic electricity of Times Square. As the crystal ball descends, a blizzard of confetti falls upon a global crowd in a moment of collective optimism. It remains the quintessential urban ritual—a high-energy finale at the center of the world.
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Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow: Madi Paidi Bangkok’s Festive Revolution
Madi Paidi Bangkok, Autograph Collection has unveiled a holiday experience that is “Exactly Festive Like Nothing Else,” launching its first-ever Festive Decoration Contest. This visionary initiative invited 25 teams of talented university students to step beyond the classroom and transform the hotel’s sophisticated spaces into immersive art installations. By pairing young creatives with industry experts in architecture and design, the hotel has created a platform that bridges the gap between academic talent and professional hospitality, echoing Marriott International’s Serve 360 commitment to empowering the next generation. The Winners’ Circle The results are a masterclass in Thai craftsmanship and sustainable storytelling. Taking home the Winner’s Award, team Pun Parn (KMUTNB) captured the essence of renewal with a striking centerpiece made of bamboo strips from Nakhon Sawan, electrified by the vibrant colors of Bangkok’s iconic tuk-tuks. The First Runner-Up, Three Whispers (Chulalongkorn University), curated a serene welcome featuring handcrafted paper trees and traditional Pha Khao Ma fabrics from Lampang. Meanwhile, Second Runner-Up, A Land of Abundance (Thammasat University), reimagined the Thai garland at EKKALUCK restaurant using recycled materials, proving that luxury and eco-consciousness can walk hand-in-hand. Cast Your Vote The journey doesn't end with the judges. From now until January 1, 2026, Madi Paidi Bangkok invites the public to become part of the creative process. Guests can vote for their favorite design either onsite at the hotel or via social media. The winner of the Popular Vote Award will be announced on January 2, 2026, marking a new chapter for these rising stars of Thai design. Experience a festive atmosphere where every corner tells a story of local heritage and future innovation. For more information www.madipaidibangkok.com Tel: +66 (0) 2127 5999
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Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok Presents the Enchanting Festive Programme to Grace the Season
Dining out transforms a simple home meal into a true event, creating lasting memories. Everyone gets to enjoy gourmet menus, elegant settings, and an atmosphere filled with smiles and joy. Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok welcomes guests to an extraordinary festive season! The Enchanting Programme brings families together for treasured holiday dining and memorable experiences, making it the perfect place to celebrate the end of 2025. Magical Christmas Celebrations The festivities begin with a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Festive Buffet on December 3, 2025. Join us in the lobby for the lighting, followed by a dinner buffet at Nourish (6:30 pm – 9:00 pm) with carol performances. Price: THB 2,400++ per adult / THB 1,500++ per child. Christmas Eve (December 24, 2025) • Nourish: Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner (6:00 pm – 10:00 pm) features an expansive international spread. Indulge in fresh seafood on ice (Alaskan King Crab, oysters), a foie gras terrine station, and a carving station with Christmas porchetta and turkey. Enjoy live music and signature Mövenpick desserts. (Price: THB 2,600++ per adult / THB 1,500++ per child.) • Khum Hom: Thai-Inspired Christmas Eve Dinner (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm) presents an elegant six-course regional Thai set menu by Chef Ian Kittichai. Price: THB 2,600++ per person (food only). • Bittersweet: Festive Bubbles & Beats (6:00 pm – 11:00 pm) offers a celebration lounge with free-flow sparkling wine and live entertainment. Price: THB 1,600++ per person. Christmas Day (December 25, 2025) • Nourish: Christmas Day Brunch Buffet (12:00 pm – 3:00 pm) offers a spectacular spread, including Hokkaido scallop, a sashimi selection, a dedicated Raclette Cheese station, and festive roasts like Beef Wellington and Grilled Lamb Rack. Price: THB 2,800++ per adult / THB 1,500++ per child. • Khum Hom: Continues the celebration with its exceptional six-course Thai set menu for lunch (12:00 pm – 3:00 pm) and dinner (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm). Price: THB 2,400++ per person (food only). New Year's Eve Spectacular (December 31, 2025) • Nourish: New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet (6:00 pm – 10:30 pm) features a premium collection including rock lobster, Alaskan King Crab, a sushi/sashimi bar, and festive roasts. Price: THB 3,000++ per adult / THB 1,500++ per child. • Khum Hom: Offers an exquisite seven-course refined regional Thai culinary journey (6:00 pm – 10:30 pm). Price: THB 3,000++ per person (food only). • Bliss Pool Bar: - New Year's Eve Dinner (6:00 pm – 9:00 pm): Five-course surf & turf set dinner. THB 2,500++ per person (food only). - Countdown Party (9:00 pm – 1:00 am): Energetic DJ beats and your favorite drinks under the stars. Starting the New Year Right (January 1, 2026) • Nourish: New Year's Day Extended Breakfast Buffet (6:00 am – 12:00 pm). Start the year with a leisurely long breakfast. Price: THB 900++ per adult / THB 500++ per child. Early Bird Offer: Secure an exclusive 15% privilege when booking with full, non-refundable advance payment by December 15. (ALL Accor+ Explorer members receive 30% off.) For reservations and further information Tel: +66 (0) 2666 3333 Website: www.movenpickbdmsbangkok.com