Happy Chinese New Year! In 2026, China celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse - the zodiac sign stands for action, freedom, speed and breakthrough. Hotels around the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year with exciting promotions.
On February 17, 2026, China celebrates the New Year. The coming year will then be dominated by the fire horse. It should bring energy, movement and confidence. To welcome in the New Year and celebrate friendly gatherings, some hotels around the world are celebrating Chinese New Year with special events.
At the Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, the Lunar New Year is all about culinary traditions. The Michelin-starred restaurant "Cai Yi Xuan" focuses on the traditional "Poon Choi" - a traditional Chinese festive dish with a sharing character. Literally translated, the name means "dish from the bowl": poon choi is therefore served in a large, round bowl in which the ingredients are layered on top of each other. This special way of serving makes the dish a symbol of community and festive gatherings. Poon Choi" is available at "Cai Yi Xuan" from January 5 to March 3, 2026.
In its "Opus Lounge", the hotel also celebrates a limited edition New Year's afternoon tea. Flavors that can be found in the traditional districts of Beijing become nostalgic highlights: candied hawthorn fruits or a warm chocolate fondue start the Chinese New Year with sweet treats.
From February 3 to March 3, 2026, the Cantonese restaurant "Canton Blue" at "The Peninsula London" will be serving a menu that interprets the traditional symbols of good luck of the Chinese New Year: in addition to "Lunar New Year Dim Sum", steamed sea bass and chestnut cream with mandarin mousse are served - as symbols of good luck and prosperity. The "Little Blue Noodle Bar" has a cocktail menu with Chinese Baijiu cocktails specially curated for the New Year. Baijiu, an aromatic and powerful distillation classic, has always been enjoyed on festive occasions and stands for celebration, prosperity and communal drinking habits.
On Tuesday, February 17, "The Peninsula London" presents a traditional dragon dance in the hotel's elegant inner courtyard. The colorful dragon is said to drive away negative energies and bring good luck.
Like the Chinese New Year, Vietnam also celebrates the New Year under the sign of the fire horse with "Tết" on February 17, 2026.
From February 16 to 21, 2026, the "Alma Resort" on Long Beach in Cam Ranh will be offering yoga and meditation classes to get the Year of the Horse off to a grounded start. Holistic treatments, couple rituals and special Lunar New Year treatments in "Le Spa" promote well-being.
Guests can also immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Vietnam: Dragon and bamboo dances as well as lantern and origami classes bring traditions closer, while face painting in red and yellow symbolizes protection and prosperity. Artistic blessings are created in the Calligraphy Corner, and those who wish can wear the elegant traditional Vietnamese national dress "Áo Dài".
