Friday, 25 January 2019

5 travel ideas for Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia

5 travel ideas for Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia
Chinese New Year is around the corner, and if you want a change from the usual hustle and bustle of the festive season, why not take the weekend off?

Up Your Instagram Game in Khao Yai, Thailand

5 travel ideas for Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia
Khao Yai is home to many unique attractions such as the Hobbit Resort (Baan Suan Noi), PB Valley Winery and Primo Piazza. Expect to up your Instagram game at these picturesque locations and capture many wonderful memories with the whole family.

While you are there, check out Khao Yai’s Tuscan-themed Palio Village, a shopping paradise where tourists can expect an array of shopping choices, from eclectic clothes labels, local independent brands to gourmet food and so much more.

Foodie Haven in Penang

5 travel ideas for Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia
Chinese New year festivities are taken seriously in Penang, so don’t miss out on the light display at Kek Lok Si Temple, Malaysia’s largest Buddhist temple. Keep your eyes peeled for lion dances, cheery decorations and firecrackers.

After all the sightseeing, take a stroll around Georgetown, Penang and you will see why this place is known as a foodie paradise. From cendol to Penang laksa, ork luak, char kway teow and more, you can expect to be eating the entire long weekend.

Read more: Top 8 street foods you should try in Penang

Embrace Yourself on Beaches in Bali

5 travel ideas for Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia

Get ready for lots of sun and sea when in Bali, be it relaxing on the beach or gearing up to catch some waves.

Chinese New Year is indeed a colourful one in Bali. Drop by Vihara Dharmayana temple in Kuta to check out the lunar new year festivities and be enthralled by the lively celebrations. While you’re at it, bring home some of that good fortune with you too!

Shop Till You Drop in Bangkok

5 travel ideas for Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia
Bangkok is the hub for great shopping and eating, so get ready to shop till you drop while you stuff your face silly with all that delicious street food.

Visit night markets such as the Rot Fai 2, haggle for the best prices at JJ Market and cafe hop to explore the unique cafe culture that Bangkok has to offer.

Head on down to Yaowarat

5 travel ideas for Lunar New Year in Southeast Asia
Head on down to Yaowarat (Chinatown) to soak in all the Chinese New Year festivities such as Dragon Parades, and visit the temples such as Wat Arun and Mang Nguan Ha Shrine to check out their decorations and take in all that festive spirit.

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