6 Places to Celebrate the Chinese New Year! Feel the Festivity & Get the Promo~

Celebrate the Chinese New Year – T-mates, we’ll be celebrating Chinese New Year shortly. Have you planned any fun events to celebrate the Chinese New Year?

Of course, when you think about the Chinese New Year, plenty of tourist attractions pop up in your head. But finding out which destinations work best for you to pray and/or also have fun is the real question. Lucky for you, we have the answer!

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Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Your Loved Ones? Here are Some Places to Go to!

The most important thing about Chinese New Year is to celebrate it with the people you dearly loved. This year, how about you try celebrating with them at these places?

1. Visit the Majestic 9 Story Pagoda in Kemaro Island

Many people visit the Kemaro Island in Palembang as a holiday destination, but there are more than a few that use that opportunity to pilgrimage. Especially at the 9 Story Pagoda, that’s located at the heart of it. 

At a glance, you can see the architecture’s similarity to that of a Chinese pagoda. The tale of Kemaro Island, which is filled with love stories, is depicted on the sides of the walls of this 9 Story Pagoda.

The Buddhist sanctuary at the top of the pagoda is frequently attended by the ethnic Chinese community, so it’s not surprising that it’s busy around Chinese New Year and other Buddhist festivals.

2. Take Plenty of Pictures at the Instagrammable Pantjoran PIK

Jakarta never sleeps! It always comes up with new trendy places to visit. One of the latest ones is Pantjoran PIK. Located on Pantai Indah Kapuk, this Chinatown is packed with so many aesthetic spots that just can’t wait to be documented by you.

Other than being highly suitable for taking insta-worthy pictures, Pantjoran is also great as a place to celebrate the Chinese New Year with your family. The reason is, the place offers so many Chinese delicacies that you can try.

3. Explore the Legendary Petak Sembilan Jakarta

Next up, we have the iconic Petak Sembilan. We think that we can all agree that when it comes to celebrating the Chinese New Year in Jakarta, this place is a must-visit.

Not only that it has plenty of temples where you can pray, but there are also numerous legendary culinary spots that are worth visiting. So wear your stretchiest pants because you may really need one!

Petak Sembilan is essentially a market, so other than the delicious food you can also buy various supplies for Chinese New Year celebrations. From lampions, banners, even traditional clothes. If you can think of it, they have it!

4. Watch the Lion Dance Show at Sam Poo Kong Temple

The fourth place to visit to celebrate the Chinese New Year is the famous Sam Poo Kong Temple in Semarang! The temple complex is a form of cultural acculturation between Java and China, that’s why it has captivates the heart of many.

Sam Poo Kong temple is a very popular tourist destination, especially during the Chinese New Year and Cap Go Meh. 

Some Chinese customs will be easier to locate during the Lunar New Year. From Chinese specialties like Lontong Cap Go Meh, cultural customs like Wayang Potehi, Gambang Kromong performance, to the much-anticipated lion dance.

5. Study the Life of the Great Tjong A Fie at Tjong A Fie Mansion Museum

A historic building with high and strong walls painted in faded yellow with Chinese ornaments can be seen in the heart of Medan. This is the Tjong A Fie Mansion, the home of Majoor der Chinezen or the first Mayor for the Chinese community in Medan. 

On the Chinese New Year, Tjong A Fie’s family normally holds a little event by serving a variety of Indonesian cuisine and traditional music.

This residence was made into a museum after Tjong A Fie left, including a space of devotion in the center. This, however, should not be visited by the general public or photographed since the family considers it sacred.

6. Have a Fun Chinese New Year Celebration by Taking the Semarang City Tour

For those of you who stay a little bit longer in Semarang and want to see more than just the Sam Poo Kong temple, a day tour around the city might be for you. For the first stop, you can stop by the infamous Lawang Sewu and take pictures of the hundreds of door~

Next, of course, you will have to stop by at the Sam Poo Kong temple. Take pictures or give your prayer on of the temples in the complex. It can be quite hot so make sure you’re well-hydrated, okay?

Last but not least, you can explore the Old City of Semarang. Here, you can have a photoshoot session on the front of the aesthetically pleasing classic architecture. Or, you can go from cafe to cafe and have a taste of Semarang.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year will be Even Better with #DiskonTanggalMuda!

So, how was it, t-mates? Aren’t all of the suggested places to celebrate the Chinese New Year above cool? From pilgrimage and historical sites, festivals, even culinary destinations. Just pick the one you like the most and you’re good to go.

Don’t worry, since #DiskonTanggalMuda is now available on tiket.com, you can save up to 330,000 IDR* on all To Dos products! Well then, better to act quickly and get tickets to the locations listed above before the promo ends~

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