Chinese New Year travel guide: 5 cities to experience the magic

First, let us start with the capital that offers the most iconic images of New Year, with red lanterns hung on ancient alleys, while roasted chestnuts fill the air during winter, under a sky filled with palaces. The highlight of Beijing during Chinese New Year is its legendary temple fairs. Here, travellers may get to experience a lively get-together with traditional food, folk shows, handicraft exhibitions, as well as religious traditions, as they stroll through decorated park grounds, while enjoying acrobatic, opera, and martial arts shows.
Among these most well-known are Longtan Temple Fair, Ditan Temple Fair, and Changdian Temple Fair. With dozens of temple fairs and lantern festivals spread across Beijing, one may expect a classic and ultimate large-scale New Year experience.