Chinese New Year
ตรุษจีน
Thailand's large Thai-Chinese population celebrates Chinese New Year with gusto. Bangkok's Yaowarat (Chinatown) explodes with red decorations, dragon dances, fireworks, and special foods. Phuket and other cities with Chinese heritage also celebrate extensively.
When: January/February
Where: Bangkok Chinatown, Phuket
Highlights
Dragon dancesFireworksRed decorationsSpecial Chinese foods
Travel Tips
- • Yaowarat gets very crowded
- • Try special New Year dishes
- • Great photo opportunities