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Condé Nast TravelerNov 13, 2025
Lunar New Year Traditions to Celebrate Around the World
From Shanghai to San Francisco, these are the most festive ways to celebrate Lunar New Year.
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- Ditan ParkSightLargest and oldest temple fair in Beijing
- Old Summer PalaceSightTemple fair features ice skating performances
- Guangzhou Water Flower MarketMarketLocals sell fresh blooms aboard flower boats
- Terracotta ArmySightLegendary attraction in the ancient city of Xi'an
- Wall Lantern FestivalFestivalLights line the over eight-mile stretch of the city wall
- Tết Nhay festivalFestivalHeld by the Red Dao community, highlights traditional dance
- Gau Tao festivalFestivalH'mong families celebrate with rituals, music, dance, games
- Long Tong festivalFestivalShared event among Tay, Dao, Xa Pho, and H'mong ethnic groups
- Gyeongbokgung PalaceSightRent hanbok for free entrance and royal K-drama fantasies
- National Folk Museum of KoreaMuseumLocated on Gyeongbokgung Palace grounds
- ChinatownNeighborhoodLargest Lunar New Year celebration outside of Asia
- grand paradePlaceFeatures elaborate floats, lion dancing, and a huge dragon
- Chinatown street fairMarketVendors sell fruits, flowers, charms, and plenty of food
- DisneylandTheme park
- Namsangol Hanok VillageSight