Editing Hong Kong (section)

=== New Year ===
December 31st is a night to party and January 1st is a public holiday. But if you want to go to one of the big events like the countdown in Times Square or want to stake out a good spot to see the fireworks, head out early and keep your group together. Roads get blocked off, traffic is diverted, there are loooots of people and security measures are in place which can mean that if you and your buddies get separated, you might remain that way and ring in the new year alone.

The MTR runs all night on New Year's Eve and there are extra bus and minibus services but keep in mind that some roads are blocked off and there are traffic measures in place. Ferries to Discovery Bay also run all night but on a modified schedule.

The crowd control measures, barricades, lines and security presence might be a pain and seem excessive but it's for a reason. In 1993, 20 people died when there was a stampede during the new year celebrations in Lan Kwai Fong. Please listen to the police, respect the barricades and do your best to seek out less crowded spots to celebrate.

* [http://www.fodors.com/community/asia/help-planning-hong-kong-itinerary-please.cfm Sample itineraries and info]
* [http://gohongkong.about.com/od/eventsinhongkong/tp/newyearinhongkong.htm New Year's Eve events in HK]