Chinese New Year is one of the most important traditional festivals of the Chinese, and it is a time for family reunion. At this special moment, choosing a place suitable for bringing your family for the New Year has become the choice of many people, so that you can not only feel the strong flavor of the New Year, but also enjoy the lively and fun atmosphere. In my many experiences of celebrating the New Year, I have summarized 5 places in China that are suitable for bringing families to celebrate the New Year, each with its own unique attractions and characteristics, which is unforgettable.
1.Guangzhou: Flower City, a unique traditional celebration
Guangzhou, known as the City of Flowers, is a place full of unique New Year's flavor. Every year during the Chinese New Year, Guangzhou hosts grand traditional celebrations, such as flower markets, lantern exhibitions, etc., which attract thousands of tourists. I spent the Chinese New Year in Guangzhou and experienced the unique atmosphere of the Chinese New Year here.
Characters: Xiao Ming and his parents.
Xiao Ming is a native of Guangzhou, and he participates in the flower market with his parents every Chinese New Year. He told me that Guangzhou's flower market is not only full of flowers, but also traditional handicrafts, which makes people feel like they have stepped into a colorful fairy tale world. Tasting the New Year's flavor of Huacheng with his parents has become a tradition of Xiao Ming's family.
2.Chengdu: A hot pot temple fair, the perfect combination of food and traditional culture
Chengdu is a gastronomic capital, and during the Chinese New Year, it's a lively scene. Chengdu's hot pot temple fair perfectly combines food and traditional culture, making you forget to return. I was fortunate to spend the Chinese New Year in Chengdu and deeply felt the unique charm of this place.
Characters: Xiaohong and her grandmother.
Xiaohong's grandmother is a native of Chengdu, and every year during the Chinese New Year, she will take Xiaohong's family to participate in the hot pot temple fair. Next to the steaming hot pot, Xiaohong tasted delicious food with her family and listened to her grandmother tell the traditional stories of Chengdu, which became Xiaohong's best memory.
3.Hangzhou: The night view of West Lake is like the beauty of a fairyland
Hangzhou's West Lake is known as the "Paradise on Earth", and during the Chinese New Year, the West Lake is even more picturesque. Here, families can enjoy the bright lights while feeling the strong flavor of the New Year.
Characters: Xiao Li and his girlfriend.
Xiao Li is a young man from the north who works in Hangzhou. He told me that when he spent the first time in West Lake, he was amazed by the beautiful scenery in front of him. He walked along the lake with his girlfriend and felt the strong smell of the New Year, as if he was in a beautiful world like a fairyland.
4.Chongqing: Crossing the river dragon lantern, a warm celebratory atmosphere
Chongqing is a vibrant city, and it is especially warm during the Chinese New Year. In particular, the dragon lantern activity across the river attracted a large number of tourists to watch. I once spent the Chinese New Year in Chongqing and experienced the unique atmosphere here.
Characters: Xiao Liu and his friends.
Xiao Liu, a native of Chongqing, and a group of friends attend the Jianglong Lantern event every year. He told me that watching the dragon lanterns dance in the night sky was a thrilling atmosphere. Every New Year spent with friends has become Xiao Liu's precious memories.
5.Lijiang: The flavor of the ancient city, the blend of tradition and modernity
The Old Town of Lijiang is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in China, and it is full of traditional atmosphere during the Chinese New Year. In this ancient city, families can feel the heritage of traditional culture while also experiencing modern conveniences.
Characters: Xiaofang and her family.
Xiaofang, a native of Lijiang, told me that every Chinese New Year, she would take her family to visit the ancient city. In the narrow alleys, the family walked through them and felt the charm of the ancient culture. Xiaofang said that this made her cherish the importance of her family and traditional culture even more.
In general, choosing a place suitable for bringing your family for the New Year will not only allow you to enjoy the strong flavor of the New Year, but also feel the unique customs in different regional cultures. Each place has its own unique attractions and features that make Chinese New Year a wonderful memory. Different cities and different characters make up a colorful New Year's story, making people look forward to the arrival of each year and spend this important traditional festival with their families.