Life Advice: Spend a Lunar New Year in Chaoshan + New Year Events

Everyone should spend a Lunar New Year in Chaoshan at least once! 6 must-dos for a Lunar New Year in Chaoshan: . 1⃣ Experience the intangible cultural heritage of the Yingge Dance. Watch the heroic dancers dance to the exciting drumbeats, as if taking you back to the ancient battlefield. Donglizhai, Longtian, Chaonan District 🕘Jan 31 (the 3rd day of the Lunar New Year) afternoon Wenguang Pagoda Square, Chaoyang District 🕘Feb 2 (the 5th day of the Lunar New Year) morning . 🏮About｜Yingge Dance 🔸Included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists, it is a must-see performance in Chaoshan during holidays. 🔸Based on the story of the heroes of Liangshan in Water Margin, it is an art form that combines dance, southern boxing, and opera. . 2⃣ Dance with the dragon and lion parade. Watch the golden dragon and lion dance through the ancient streets and alleys, bringing a strong New Year atmosphere. . 3⃣ Go to Nan'ao Island to watch the sunrise and welcome the first ray of sunshine of the New Year. ①Witness the sunrise with the lighthouse (Changshanwei/Qian'ao Bay/Sanchongya) ②Choose to stay in a sea-view homestay, and wait for the newborn sun with your lover/partner in bed. 4⃣ Celebrate the fireworks feast with the city and welcome the New Year with a "bang". ①Go to the beach to set off fireworks and experience the New Year atmosphere. ②Watch the beautiful scenery of "fireworks all over the city". In the 23.3 km inner bay area, nearly 100,000 fireworks are set off at more than 20 locations at the same time, and you can watch them from both sides of the bay. 🕘Jan 30 20:00 (the 2nd day of the Lunar New Year) . 5⃣ Taste Chaoshan New Year's Eve dinner and experience the traditional New Year flavor on the tip of your tongue. 🔸Chaoshan cuisine is the best Chinese cuisine and a famous "cultural tourism IP" in Shantou. 🔸The New Year's Eve dinner is a collection of classic dishes, seafood feasts, beef hot pot, authentic snacks... an irresistible temptation for your taste buds. . 6⃣ Take a nap in a seaside homestay and listen to the gentle goodnight song of the waves. 🏡Recommended｜Shuyejia·Chenxi Seaview Homestay No. 25, Xiapian, Dong'ao Village, Yun'ao Town ▫All 18 guest rooms face the sea, offering a view of the sea and sunset. ▫The infinity heated pool allows you to enjoy the romance of playing in the water and watching the sea all year round. Order your favorite drink at the pool bar and wait for the ambiguous blue moment to come. ▫New Year Special｜Unlock Chaoshan New Year's Eve dinner and taste authentic Chaoshan beef hot pot. . ⭐Other New Year Events on Nan'ao Island 🏮Nan'ao County Spring Fish Lantern Festival 🕘Jan 29 (the 1st day of the Lunar New Year) morning Cultural Square, Zhongxing Road, Houzhai Town, Nan'ao County . 🏮Chinese Woodblock New Year Painting Art Exhibition 🕘Until Feb 20 Exhibition Hall on the 1st Floor, Coastal Defense History Museum, Zhongxing Road, Houzhai Town, Nan'ao County .