The common misconception is that Hong Kong and Macau shut down for Lunar New Year. They do not. The better description is controlled disruption: public offices close, some family-run businesses take a break, major attractions keep operating, and transport becomes crowded around parades, temples, flower markets, and border crossings. The legal points below describe Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR entry, holiday, and transport rules, and they do not replace official notices. Is Lunar New Year a bad time to visit Hong Kong and Macau? A traveller who lands on Lunar New Year’s Eve can face a familiar problem: a…