News & Insights Across Asia
Residents across China embrace the tradition of buying flowers for Spring Festival, a custom believed to bring good luck. In Urumqi, Xinjiang, markets bloom as locals prepare for the holiday.
Discover the crunchy and sweet Wupo peanut cake from Tunchang County, Hainan Province—a traditional treat that embodies the rich culinary heritage of south China, especially popular during the Spring Festival.
Four giant dragon lanterns are illuminating Chengdu’s night sky, attracting visitors to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival. The lantern festival showcases colorful displays from January 18 to February 24.
Discover how people in China are embracing traditional attire and modern styles for the upcoming Spring Festival, highlighting the significance of red clothing as a symbol of luck and prosperity.
Bookings for cultural and culinary travel experiences in China have surged sevenfold ahead of the Spring Festival, according to data from Meituan and Dianping.
Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden illuminated a giant dragon lantern ahead of Chinese New Year, drawing crowds to the annual lantern fair and creating a festive atmosphere for the upcoming Spring Festival.
Eight grand lantern arrangements illuminate Hohhot’s night sky, celebrating the Spring Festival with designs reflecting the city’s cultural and natural heritage. The lantern show runs until February 25.
China’s tourism market is experiencing a significant surge ahead of the Spring Festival, with bookings for domestic and international travel multiplying compared to last year, according to Ctrip.
An Anhui shopping mall unveils a spectacular multi-floor balloon dragon as China prepares for the Spring Festival and the upcoming Year of the Dragon. The installation brings festive cheer and cultural richness.
Zibo City, Shandong Province, lights up with a grand lantern festival showcasing over 60 large installations, welcoming the Spring Festival with cultural themes of heaven, earth, and humanity.
China’s Ministry of Transport announces expectations for a massive increase in passenger traffic during the 2024 Spring Festival, with record-high cross-regional travel anticipated.
The UAE is lighting up in Chinese red to celebrate the upcoming Chinese New Year on February 10, 2024, marking the Year of the Dragon and 40 years of diplomatic relations with China.
Wuhan’s holiday markets are bringing festive cheer as the city prepares for the Year of the Dragon. Discover how these vibrant markets are offering a variety of goods and adding excitement to the Spring Festival.
China’s railway department has upgraded the official ticket-booking platform ahead of the Spring Festival travel rush, offering enhanced features and greater flexibility for millions of passengers.
Residents of Dongyang in east China's Zhejiang Province unite to craft traditional “bench loong” lanterns, showcasing intricate craftsmanship and community spirit ahead of the Spring Festival.
Layue, the twelfth month of the traditional Chinese calendar, ushers in a season rich with customs and traditions, marking the anticipation of China’s most significant holiday, the Spring Festival.
China is adding over 2,500 international flights during the Spring Festival holidays to meet soaring travel demand, expanding connections to Japan, Thailand, the ROK, and more.
Fishermen in Qingdao, Shandong Province, are sun-drying sea fish to make local fish jerky ahead of the Spring Festival, boosting incomes through online and offline sales.
Discover Guomenjian, the vibrant paper-cutting folk art from Shandong Province in China, symbolizing auspiciousness and good fortune during the Spring Festival.
Villagers in Zhoushan are producing over 1,500 kg of rice cakes daily for Spring Festival, preserving a cherished cultural tradition.