Taking your family out for the Chinese New Year is a unique experience. It's not just an opportunity to relax, but also to spend time with your loved ones and experience different cultures. In China, there are many places suitable for bringing families to celebrate the New Year, which are both lively and fun, and full of strong New Year's flavor. In this article, I'll share nine places that I personally think are the best places to spend the New Year, combining local attractions, features, and real-life experiences with my family and me.
1. Beijing:
As the capital of China, Beijing presents a unique atmosphere during the Chinese New Year. I remember going to Beijing with my family during the Spring Festival last year. In the Summer Palace, we enjoyed the wonders of ice and snow and felt the beauty of the royal gardens. In the evening, we went to Qianmen Street, where the flavor of the New Year was strong, and tasted the authentic old Beijing snacks and felt the strong flavor of the New Year.
2. Chengdu:
Chengdu is a food capital, and it is even more lively during the Chinese New Year. Last year, I came to the city with my family. In Jinli, we tasted a variety of authentic Sichuan dishes and felt the hospitality of Chengdu people. In the wide and narrow alleys, we feel the blend of the old and the modern, as if traveling through time and space.
3. Hangzhou:
West Lake is an iconic attraction in Hangzhou and is particularly beautiful during the Spring Festival. Last year, I came to Hangzhou with my family. We took a cruise to visit the West Lake, enjoyed the scenery of the lake and mountains, and felt the tranquility and beauty of the water towns.
4. Xiamen:
Xiamen is a city full of romance, and it is even more lively during the Chinese New Year. Last year, my family and I came to the city. In Gulangyu, we felt the freshness of the sea breeze and strolled through the alleys, as if we were in a foreign town. In Zengcuoan, we tasted a variety of delicacies and felt the diverse culture of Xiamen.
5. Guangzhou:
Guangzhou is a vibrant city, and it is even more lively during the Chinese New Year. Last year, my family and I came to the city. At Huacheng Square, we participated in a grand lantern show and felt the blend of tradition and modernity. In the Lingnan Impression Garden, we enjoyed Cantonese opera performances and felt the charm of Lingnan culture.
6. Xi'an:
Xi'an is a city full of history, and it is even more unique during the Chinese New Year. Last year, my family and I came to the city. In the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, we felt the majestic momentum of ancient Chinese emperors, as if we were in the middle of a long river of history. At the bell tower, we admired the ancient architecture and felt the passage of time.
7. Sanya:
Sanya is a city full of sun and sand, and it is even more lively during the Chinese New Year. Last year, my family and I came to the city. In Yalong Bay, we enjoyed the sunshine of the beach and the coolness of the sea, and felt the joy of vacation. At Nanshan Temple, we participated in traditional temple fairs and felt the charm of Buddhist culture.
8. Urumqi:
Urumqi is an exotic city, and it is even more unique during the Chinese New Year. Last year, my family and I came to the city. In Hongshan Park, we enjoyed the beautiful scenery and felt the unique charm of the desert style. At the International Grand Bazaar, we tasted a variety of delicacies and felt the history of the Silk Road.
9. Qingdao:
Qingdao is a city full of maritime atmosphere, and it is even more lively during the Chinese New Year. Last year, my family and I came to the city. At the pier, we enjoyed the magnificent sea view and felt the magnificence of the ocean. In the beer street, we tasted authentic Tsingtao beer and felt the strong maritime culture atmosphere.
Each place has its own unique charm, and every trip is an unforgettable experience. In the new year, let's bring our families into these beautiful cities, feel the culture of different regions, and leave good memories. May the new year be happy and all the best!