China’s consumers are back on the move. Lunar New Year data shows travel demand just hit record levels, and spending is ticking higher. But beneath the surge, there is a signal policymakers and investors cannot ignore. Is stimulus finally working, or is something still holding shoppers back?


China Holiday Spending Signals Recovery After Lunar New Year | World Business Watch

A shift in Lunar New Year travel timing has impacted tourist flows across Asia, with Japan witnessing a dip in visitor numbers while Thailand sees a surge in arrivals. Analysts say holiday scheduling and travel patterns redirected regional tourism demand, benefiting Thailand’s hospitality and retail sectors. The trend highlights how seasonal festivals and travel timing can significantly influence tourism economies and visitor distribution across major Asian destinations.

Lunar New Year Timing Dents Japan Visitor Count | Thailand Gains as Japan Loses Visitors

New York City kicks off Lunar New Year festivities, marking the transition from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse. Parades, cultural performances, and traditional celebrations fill the city with color and excitement. Join the festivities and experience the vibrant Lunar New Year spirit in NYC!

Lunar New Year Celebrations in NYC: Transitioning from the Year of the Snake to the Horse

Bursting firecrackers at midnight on the Lunar New Year is a part of traditional celebrations in China. However, many places have banned fireworks in recent years, at least in part because of air pollution.

Fireworks store explosion in China kills 8 ahead of Lunar New Year, prompts nationwide safety checks

The Chinese box office saw record-breaking revenue during this year's Lunar New Year holiday. Sequels played a key role in driving ticket sales, helping the industry thrive despite broader economic challenges.

China: Cinemagoers flock to theatres during Lunar Year holidays

China’s start to the Lunar New Year is marked by a tourism boom, defying the country’s broader economic slowdown. China has recorded a 203% surge in inbound travel bookings for the 2025 Lunar New Year, compared to 2024. This spike is largely attributed to China’s expanded visa-waiver scheme, offering 30-day visa-free entry to citizens of 38 countries.

China sees 203% surge in Lunar New Year travel

While China leads the celebrations, several other countries also join in the festivities of the Chinese New Year, embracing the traditions and cultural significance of the Spring Festival.

Chinese New Year 2025: Celebrating the spring festival beyond China

Lunar New Year festivities kick off globally, marking the start of the Year of the Snake, as people from different cultures come together to celebrate traditions, family, and the promise of a new year.

The year of the snake begins with Lunar New Year celebrations worldwide

World: During the traditional 40-day period that runs before, during and after the Lunar New Year holidays in mainland China, about nine billion interprovincial passenger trips on all forms of transport are expected to be made.

Prayer and dance: Hundreds of millions in Asia celebrate Year of the Snake

Chinese interest in Thailand as a vacation destination has taken a hit during the annual Lunar New Year holiday. Bookings have declined by 15.6 percent from January 13 to 20, compared to the previous week.

Thailand sees drop in Chinese tourists amid safety concerns

Preparations for the Chinese Lunar New Year are coming to a close as China and several communities prepare to celebrate the Year of the Snake.

China gears up for prosperous Year of the Snake

China begins vibrant celebrations for the Lunar New Year, marking the start of a festive season filled with traditions, parades, and family reunions. This year, the country embraces cultural events and joyful festivities to welcome the new year.

Celebrations kick off in China for Lunar New Year

Millions of Chinese travellers are making their way home for the Lunar New Year celebrations and starting the spring festival with travel. Watch this report for more details!

Lunar new year travellers in China face economic uncertainty

Pork-flavoured coffee emerges as China’s new love amid Lunar New Year celebrations

One of Bangkok's biggest and most upscale shopping destination ushers in Lunar New Year with Dragon dance and appearance of Chinese actor Lin Yi.

Bangkok Lunar New Year: Dragon Dance at celebrations, Chinese actor Lin Yi greets Thai fans

As millions of Chinese travel home for the spring festival holidays heavy snow and ice has disrupted their Journeys. In several parts of the country, highways have been shut down. Hundreds of trains and flights have been suspended extreme weather conditions have taken a toll on the New Year celebrations.

Snow disrupts China's Lunar New Year travel

Thousands of people filled Chinese traditional temple garden to see lanterns with the Lunar New Year celebrations. The Lunar year is the most important festival in China. Watch to know more!

China: Lunar New Year celebrations begin in Yuyuan

Thousands of people fill the Chinese traditional Temple Garden to see lanterns with the Lunar New Year celebrations. The Lunar New Year is the most important Festival in China as it is the only holiday in the year that most people travel back home to spend time with family and relatives.

Lunar New Year celebrations in China

To burst or not to burst: China's ban on fireworks sparks debate ahead of Lunar New Year

China reported a sharp drop in new Covid-19 related deaths during the Lunar New Year holiday, even as a spike in travel increased the likelihood of more infections across the country. WION tells you more in this report.

Lunar New Year holidays see decrease in China's Covid-19 deaths

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Chances of Covid-19 rebound unlikely, 80% of population in China already infected: Scientist

In pics | See how different countries celebrated the Lunar New Year of the Rabbit

Lunar New Year celebrations are around the corner, and millions of Chinese are heading home for the holidays after three years of suffocating anti-virus controls even as experts warn of big danger.

China: Massive rush at stations, airports as thousands head home for Lunar New Year

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