Chinese New Year's Eve

📣 Traveler notes

China possesses deep historical roots, evident in its culture, art, and architecture. Beyond major modern cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen, the country showcases diverse natural sites, including Guilin's karst landscapes and Huangshan's granite peaks.

• The Chinese New Year period involves a massive global migration of people.
• Major national holidays (like Chinese New Year) cause extreme crowding and scarcity of transportation tickets.
• If traveling during major holidays, plan well in advance and expect increased costs for all travel modes.
• China observes several long holidays, including the Spring Festival and National Day.
• Avoid major travel during significant holiday periods.
• Note that fortune cookies are a Western custom, not a traditional Chinese dining practice.
• Chinese dining emphasizes sharing family-style dishes. Use chopsticks for most foods and wait for the most senior person to start eating. When passing food, only one person should serve from a dish at a time; use communal chopsticks or transfer food to your own plate. Do not return food to the communal dish, and reserve spoons for soups and porridge.