Its that exciting time of year to celebrate Chinese New Year 2016 in Hong Kong or Shanghai on this Feb 8. This expat wife, 1Adventure Traveler, will share some of my favorite adventures and recommendations for your travel . It’s all about learning the culture and experiencing adventures firsthand.
Year of the Monkey! Xīnnián hǎo (New Year Goodness)
Shanghai Chinese New Year 2016
Shanghai Chinese New Year Near 2016
Shanghai or Hong Kong for Chinese New Year 2016
Shanghai Chinese New Year 2016
Shanghai Chinese New Year (my favorite) is the most important festival of the year. It goes from Feb 7 – 13, 2016 but is celebrated for 2 weeks. Residents and migrant workers go out of town during this time and some stores are briefly closed.
Adventure out and see…
- Traditional Rituals that take place in Yu Gardens (hosts the most famous lantern show)
- The Bund for Fireworks
- Nanjin Road for shops
- The many temples in the city
In Shanghai I enjoyed staying at the Shanghai Marriot Hotel close to Nanjin which provided excellent service.
Hong Kong Chinese New Year 2016
HongKong is my next favorite place to visit for Chinese New Year 2016. There are lots of fun and exciting adventures with expats, locals and visitors from mainland China. The Chinese New Year 2016 Season here lasts from Feb 2 – 22.
Hong Kong
Adventure out and see…
- Night Parade by Cathay Airlines Feb 8
- Hong Kong 3D Pulse Light Show Feb 10-29th
- Flower Market Feb 2-8th
- Fireworks
- Take a Turbo Jet boat over to Macau to gamble at the Casinos
- Bus up to Victoria Peak to see the harbor view
- Walk along the stars of Kowloon on the water front
- Walk through the Mongkok shopping area
- Visit the Nan Lian Gardens, St. John’s Catherdal, and Ten Thousand Buddhas.
Stay at the Intercontinental Hotel in Kowloon on the waterfront to see the fireworks from your window.
Hong Kong…Chinese New Year 2016
Chinese New Year 2016 in Shanghai and Hong Kong is something you don’t want to miss.
This 1Adventure Traveler only touched the surface of all the wonderful things you can do. Ask me a question I have more information to share.
Keep checking back to see new and great Expat Adventures. Spring is coming soon and Festivals will be happening. Please remember to share your comments on favorite Restaurants or Activities you’ve enjoyed in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Happy Chinese New Year 2016
http://discoverhongkong.com/us/see-do/events-festivals/highlight-events/chinese-new-year-celebrations.jsp
http://www.chinahighlights.com/shanghai/article-celebrating-chinese-new-year.htm
