Lunar New Year Celebrations at Hotels and Resorts Across Asia
As 2026 approaches, marking the Year of the Horse, hotels and resorts throughout Asia are preparing a range of dining, cultural, wellness, and family-oriented events to celebrate Lunar New Year, including Chinese New Year and Tet in Vietnam. Below is a curated list of properties showcasing their programs around February 17.
Koh Samui, Thailand
Banyan Tree Samui
The beachfront resort will host a Lunar New Year evening barbecue on February 17, featuring a Mongolian–Chinese menu alongside international grill selections. The dinner will be complemented by a fire show and live music on the beach. The event runs from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Cam Ranh & Mui Ne, Vietnam
The Anam Cam Ranh and The Anam Mui Ne
Both resorts will mark Tet with traditional ceremonies, including the planting of Cay Neu bamboo poles and dragon dances. From February 16–22, guests can enjoy Tet set menus, buffet dinners, workshops, children’s activities, wellness experiences, and cultural programming reflecting Vietnamese traditions.
Hong Kong
The Hari Hong Kong
The hotel is offering a “Better Together Family Package” for Lunar New Year, featuring family-friendly room configurations, daily breakfast, children’s activity kits, and flexible check-in and check-out, subject to availability.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Meliá Chiang Mai
Mai Restaurant & Bar will present a Thai–Chinese à la carte menu from February 17–23, paired with Chinese teas and city views. The menu highlights traditional flavours interpreted through regional ingredients.
Cam Ranh Peninsula, Vietnam
Alma Resort Cam Ranh
From February 16–21, Alma will host Tet activities across its resort spaces, including cultural performances, workshops, festive dining, wellness sessions, and children’s programmes celebrating family connection and renewal.
Da Nang, Vietnam
TIA Wellness Resort
The resort will observe Tet with reflection workshops, lantern ceremonies, yoga and meditation sessions, dragon dances, calligraphy activities, and cultural discussions focused on Vietnamese New Year traditions.
Krabi, Thailand
Banyan Tree Krabi
On February 17, the resort will host a beachfront Chinese New Year barbecue featuring live music and a fire performance, set against views of the Andaman Sea.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
The hotel will present Tet activities from February 6–8, including lion dances, traditional art exhibitions, Chung cake workshops, puppet shows, and a calligraphy programme focused on Hue traditions.
Vietnam (Multiple Locations)
Fusion Hotels & Resorts
Fusion properties across Vietnam will offer Tet-themed dining, wellness activities, children’s programmes, and accommodation packages available for stays between February 15–21.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Raffles Hotel Le Royal
The hotel has introduced a Lunar New Year stay package available from February 14 to March 13, including accommodation, dining and spa credits, and flexible check-in and check-out options.
Vietnam (Ke Ga Bay & Hue)
Azerai Resorts
Azerai Ke Ga Bay and Azerai La Residence Hue will mark Tet with a mix of wellness sessions, family activities, cultural excursions, themed dining, and traditional performances reflecting regional customs.
Across Asia, these Lunar New Year programmes reflect a shared focus on cultural connection, seasonal dining, wellness, and family gatherings as destinations welcome the Year of the Horse.
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