About 1.5 billion people in the world will happily celebrate Canh Ty 2020. About 4% of the world's population travels during this Lunar New Year. Travel Start page "scores" the best countries and cities to experience the Lunar New Year.
1. Vietnam
Before Tet in Vietnam, there are often traffic jams and crowds at markets and shopping malls. During Tet, many families like to enjoy the New Year holiday in Da Nang and Hoi An, so make sure to book a place first.
Ho Chi Minh City is also a vibrant city to welcome Tet with public music performances, especially around Pham Ngu Lao's "Western Street".
2. China
Shanghai is brilliant during Tet with colorful lanterns. Don't miss the opportunity to visit Du Vien market located next to Du Vien - the most luxurious classical garden in Shanghai. Du Vien Market here contains many items of antiques, folk works, handicrafts, ... with the most diverse and attractive collections. Du Vien Market has an area of over 50 hectares, gathering hundreds of unique stores, attracting thousands of tourists to visit every year.
If you are in Beijing, enjoy fireworks displays from the Atmosphere Bar at the 5-star World China Summit wing hotel. If you love spiritual culture, Beijing is one of the best places to experience this Tet holiday.
3. Thailand
Bangkok is a city with vibrant activities throughout China. Use Foody to book a table at some of the city's top restaurants for a authentic dining experience.
4. Taiwan (China)
If you are a foodie, Taipei is a suitable choice for countless street foods, seafood grilled food, hotpot and night market during the Lunar New Year.
5. Singapore
Powerfully influenced by China, Chinatown is the "heart" of the Lunar New Year with lion dancing competitions, pageants and shopping. You can enjoy traditional dishes at restaurants or attend cooking classes in hotels.
6. Malaysia
If you like to visit the temple, Thean Hou in the capital Kuala Lumpur is a place worth visiting. To immerse yourself in the joyful New Year's celebrations, visit George Town on Penang Island, where there are brightly lit roads, outdoor markets, lion dances and fireworks.
7. US
If you are in New York during the Lunar New Year, make sure to attend the Chinatown Cultural Festival and Fireworks Festival in Manhattan.
Meanwhile, Chinatown in San Francisco is the oldest Chinatown neighborhood in the US, where colorful music festivals take place during Tet.
8. France
Champs-Elysees in Paris is home to martial arts performances and lion dances to welcome the Lunar New Year, while the Eiffel Tower is bright red. Visit Chinatown to enjoy the Asian Tet atmosphere.
9. Anh
As the largest Chinese New Year's Eve celebration outside of Asia, London holds a one-day festival with music and fireworks across Chinatown, Trafalgar Square and Shaftesbury Boulevard.
10. Australia
The Sydney Opera House and the Port have turned red to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The city of Sydney is also brightly lit.
