Spring Festival

Spring Festival

Spring Festival, widely known as Chinese New Year in the west, falls on the first day of the first lunar month (usually in late January and early February) according to the Chinese lunar calendar. It is the most important traditional festival in China and is celebrated grandly and extensively across the country.

In 2010, Chinese New Year takes place in February 14th. Read more on 2010 Chinese New Year

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Chinese New Year Food

Chinese New Year Food

Chinese New Year Foods are very important to Chinese people. All family members come together to eat at this time. Chinese New Year foods are not only delicious but it is traditional to eat certain foods over this festival. Chinese Dumplings, Fish, Spring Rolls, Nian Gao are usually seen as delicious and eaten at this time... More information about Chinese New Year Food

 

Chinese New Year Travel Tips

Travel within China during the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays has its advantages as well as its disadvantages. On the plus side, it is one of the best times of the year to "rub shoulders" with the Chinese people (the Chinese tend to be open and friendly, but they are even more so during the Chinese Lunar New Year holidays, a time when everyone except for the most essential staff enjoy a week's paid vacation), and the opportunities to "rub shoulders" with the Chinese people are indeed many, given the many cultural activities that take place during this period. On the less positive side, it must be said that there are large crowds in transit everywhere in China at this time of year, not just at all of the major transportation hubs such as airports, railway stations and ...more information about Chinese New Year Travel Tips »

Chinese New Year Travel FAQ

Is it possible to travel in China during Chinese New Year? Travel to China is possible over the New Year as long as you are well-prepared. Be prepared to see big crowds in the streets, restaurants, trains and train stations. All travel bookings are extremely tight , hotels generally increase their rates. Will everything be closed over Chinese New Year? The tourist-related industry opens as usual even though government buildings and offices are closed during the New Year Holiday. Restaurants, tourists attractions, hotels, airports, departments stores  will be open and ready for more customers. Which  is the best place to experience an authentic Chinese New Year? Beijing is the best place to experience Chinese New Year in terms of celebrations and the atmosphere. As ...more information about Chinese New Year Travel FAQ »

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