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Festival · February
Chinese New Year in Bangkok
ตรุษจีน
- When
- Late January or February (lunar calendar)
- Where
- Yaowarat (Chinatown), Bangkok
- Region
- Central Thailand
Follows the lunar calendar, so the date changes every year. Check before you book.
What happens
Bangkok's Chinatown fills with red lanterns, lion and dragon dances, firecrackers and food stalls. Many Thai-Chinese families mark it, and towns with big Chinese communities, like Trang and Nakhon Sawan, celebrate too.
Tip
Take the river boat to Ratchawong Pier and walk in; roads around Yaowarat close.
Weather in February
Dry, getting hotter. Thailand in February
While you're in Bangkok
Also in February: Chiang Mai Flower Festival.
Common questions
When is Chinese New Year in Bangkok?
Late January or February (lunar calendar). The date follows the lunar calendar, so it changes every year. Check the dates for the year before you book.
Where is Chinese New Year in Bangkok held?
Yaowarat (Chinatown), Bangkok.
What is the weather like in Bangkok in February?
Dry, getting hotter.