Chinese New Year 2027 — Top 18 Destinations

Spring Festival 2027 falls on Wednesday 17 February (Year of the Goat). Here's where Chinese travelers are flying for the 9-day holiday — ranked by Trip.com booking volume, with live flight and hotel pricing from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou.

Feb 17
CNY 2027 date
9 days
Official holiday
85+
Visa-free countries
Nov 2026
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The economics of CNY 2027 travel

Chinese New Year is the largest single annual travel surge on earth — 300 million plus domestic plus outbound trips in 9 days, with peak inbound traffic to Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou (the Chunyun rush) on Feb 15 and outbound on Feb 16-17. International outbound has overtaken domestic for the first time in 2026, driven by the new mutual visa-free agreements with Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UAE, and 17 European states.

The booking-curve economics: flights from PEK, PVG, CAN to Bangkok, Singapore, KL, and Maldives climb 30-50% in the final 4 weeks before departure. Hotels in Maldives and Phuket inflate even harder (4-7x). The savings window closes around mid-November 2026 — that is the latest moment to book for best fare and to lock in seat selection together.

We have ranked the top 18 destinations by 2026 Q1 Trip.com booking volume, then flagged the flight pricing trend (up/flat/down) for each. Use the trend to decide where to book first — destinations marked "up" are the ones where waiting will cost you the most.

#1

Bangkok, Thailand

BKK↑ Prices climbing

Mutual visa-free since March 2024 plus warm 32°C in February plus temple festivals around CNY. Most-booked CN outbound destination 5 years running.

From Beijing

¥2,100

6.5h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥1,800

5.5h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥1,450

3.5h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Families, couples, first-time outbound CN travelers

Weather: 28-33°C dry season — peak weather of the year

Visa: Mutual visa-free, 30 days. Just stamp on arrival.

CNY 2027 tip: Book by Nov 2026. Avoid Chao Phraya river cruise dinner Feb 17 (locked in by CN tour groups). Phuket plus Krabi 30% cheaper than Bangkok hotels.

Trip.com hotels Bangkok →
#2

Tokyo, Japan

NRT↑ Prices climbing

2026 yen weakness plus plum blossoms in mid-Feb plus Hokkaido winter sports. 90-day single-entry visa easy via Trip.com partners.

From Beijing

¥2,400

4h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥1,900

3h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥2,200

4.5h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Couples, foodies, ski enthusiasts (to Hokkaido)

Weather: 5-10°C Tokyo / -8°C Hokkaido — wear layers

Visa: 90-day single-entry visa USD 35 via JP embassy. 5-day processing.

CNY 2027 tip: Hokkaido plus Niseko skiing bookings spike 4x for CNY week. Tokyo Disney advance tickets a must — same-day entry not available CNY week.

Trip.com hotels Tokyo →
#3

Seoul, South Korea

ICN→ Prices flat

K-pop concerts CNY weekend plus Lotte World CNY parade plus cheapest CN outbound option from north China.

From Beijing

¥1,500

2h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥1,200

2h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥1,700

3.5h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Young travelers, families, K-pop fans

Weather: -3 to 4°C — cold but dry; pack warm

Visa: C-3-9 short-term visa USD 60 plus 7-day processing. Group tour visa cheaper.

CNY 2027 tip: Lotte World Adventure CNY parade is the trip highlight. Myeongdong shopping street is rammed CNY week — go early morning.

Trip.com hotels Seoul →
#4

Singapore, Singapore

SIN↑ Prices climbing

Mutual visa-free since February 2024 plus 70% ethnic Chinese population means Mandarin everywhere plus CNY parade in Chinatown.

From Beijing

¥2,600

7h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥2,300

6.5h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥1,900

4.5h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Families, food lovers, multi-gen travel groups

Weather: 27-32°C humid; pack light cotton

Visa: Mutual visa-free, 30 days. Stamp on arrival.

CNY 2027 tip: Chingay Parade is the CNY highlight (Feb 21-22 2027). Gardens by the Bay Mid-Autumn lights extend into CNY in 2027. Book hawker reservations in advance for CNY week.

Trip.com hotels Singapore →
#5

Malé, Maldives

MLE↑ Prices climbing

#1 CN honeymoon destination plus free 30-day visa-on-arrival plus Mandarin-speaking resorts (Solunar, COMO Cocoa Island, Conrad Rangali). Trip.com top-converting CN destination by GMV.

From Beijing

¥4,200

9.5h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥3,900

8.5h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥3,600

7.5h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Honeymoon couples, anniversary trips, luxury travelers

Weather: 28-31°C dry plus sunny CNY week

Visa: Free 30-day VOA. Just confirmed onward ticket plus hotel.

CNY 2027 tip: Resort transfers (seaplane) book up 3 months out for CNY week. Trip.com's "Solunar" hotel was the top single CN booking by USD value in May 2026 (USD 10.42 commission per night).

Trip.com hotels Malé →
#6

Dubai, UAE

DXB↑ Prices climbing

Mutual visa-free plus Dubai Shopping Festival mid-Jan to mid-Feb plus 2026 expo events ongoing through CNY week.

From Beijing

¥2,900

8h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥2,700

9h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥2,500

7.5h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Shoppers, luxury travelers, business plus leisure mix

Weather: 18-25°C — perfect weather

Visa: Mutual visa-free, 30 days. Stamp on arrival.

CNY 2027 tip: Burj Khalifa observation deck books out for CNY peak. Atlantis The Royal is the top CN family resort. Book desert safari for the Feb 18 sunset (Day 2 CNY).

Trip.com hotels Dubai →
#7

Phuket, Thailand

HKT↑ Prices climbing

Same Thailand mutual visa-free plus Phi Phi islands plus cheaper than Bangkok hotels plus zero language barrier (Mandarin in tourist zones).

From Beijing

¥2,500

6.5h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥2,200

5.5h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥1,900

4h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Beach holidays, families, couples

Weather: 28-32°C dry plus sunny

Visa: Mutual visa-free, 30 days.

CNY 2027 tip: Phi Phi day-trips fully booked CNY week (book Nov-Dec 2026). Patong Beach is rowdy; Kata plus Karon beaches better for families.

Trip.com hotels Phuket →
#8

Bali, Indonesia

DPS→ Prices flat

#2 CN beach destination plus USD 35 VOA easy on arrival plus monsoon ending in mid-February.

From Beijing

¥2,900

7.5h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥2,500

7h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥2,100

5.5h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Couples, surfers, yoga retreats, photo trips

Weather: 28-30°C; monsoon tail through early Feb

Visa: VOA USD 35 (IDR 500,000). E-VOA via molina.imigrasi.go.id recommended.

CNY 2027 tip: Ubud villas plus Seminyak beach clubs are CN-popular. Bali airport queues are 90 mins on CNY peak days — apply for e-VOA in advance.

Trip.com hotels Bali →
#9

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

SGN↑ Prices climbing

E-visa 90 days easy plus Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) coincides with CNY equals double festival energy plus cheap luxury.

From Beijing

¥2,300

5.5h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥1,900

5h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥1,500

3h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Foodies, history travelers, budget luxury

Weather: 24-32°C dry

Visa: E-visa USD 25 (90-day multi-entry from 2026).

CNY 2027 tip: Tet is January 28 in 2027 — most local shops/restaurants closed Jan 26-Feb 1. CNY mid-Feb is the BEST time for Vietnam travel (post-Tet, full operations).

Trip.com hotels Ho Chi Minh City →
#10

Osaka, Japan

KIX→ Prices flat

Universal Studios Japan plus Osaka Castle plum blossoms plus Kyoto access. Cheaper Japan entry than Tokyo for short trips.

From Beijing

¥2,200

3.5h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥1,700

2.5h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥2,000

4h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Foodies, USJ visitors, Kansai region exploration

Weather: 5-12°C; cherry blossoms still 6 weeks away

Visa: Same Japan 90-day single-entry visa.

CNY 2027 tip: USJ plus Kyoto 5-day combo is the most-booked CN itinerary. Dotonbori is rammed CNY week.

Trip.com hotels Osaka →
#11

Paris, France

CDG↑ Prices climbing

15-day mutual visa-free pilot programme works for CNY trips plus Paris CNY parade in 13th arrondissement plus Louvre extended hours.

From Beijing

¥4,500

10.5h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥4,200

11.5h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥4,000

13h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Luxury shoppers, romantic couples, first-time Europe

Weather: 3-8°C; pack warm plus waterproof

Visa: 15-day mutual visa-free. Confirmed return plus hotel plus funds proof needed at border.

CNY 2027 tip: CNY in Paris is becoming a Chinese diaspora event — 13th arr. parade Feb 21-22. Louvre Saturday night extended hours.

Trip.com hotels Paris →
#12

Rome, Italy

FCO↑ Prices climbing

15-day mutual visa-free plus Rome plus Milan plus Venice triangle works in 15 days plus post-Christmas / pre-Easter quiet season for Vatican.

From Beijing

¥4,400

11h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥4,100

12h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥3,900

13.5h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Culture travelers, foodies, family multi-gen trips

Weather: 6-13°C; mild for Europe

Visa: 15-day mutual visa-free pilot.

CNY 2027 tip: Vatican Museums book online weeks ahead. Florence is 90-min train from Rome — perfect day-trip in the 15-day window.

Trip.com hotels Rome →
#13

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

KUL↑ Prices climbing

Mutual visa-free plus CNY is a Malaysian public holiday (so culture is amplified) plus cheapest hotels in the region for 4-star+.

From Beijing

¥2,400

6.5h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥2,000

5.5h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥1,600

4h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Budget-luxury travelers, families, multi-stop with Penang

Weather: 24-32°C humid

Visa: Mutual visa-free, 30 days.

CNY 2027 tip: Chinatown (Petaling Street) CNY market is the highlight. Genting Highlands cool-air retreat (1500m altitude) 60 min from KL.

Trip.com hotels Kuala Lumpur →
#14

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

HKG→ Prices flat

CNY fireworks over Victoria Harbour are the iconic CN family memory plus Disneyland CNY parade plus Ocean Park CNY.

From Beijing

¥1,500

3h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥1,200

2.5h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥400

0.5h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Families with kids, multi-gen trips, shopping

Weather: 14-19°C; jacket weather

Visa: Mainland CN passport: 7-day endorsement valid; or HK e-visa.

CNY 2027 tip: Victoria Harbour fireworks Feb 18 (Day 2 CNY). Disneyland night parade has CNY-specific lanterns.

Trip.com hotels Hong Kong →
#15

Macau, Macau

MFM→ Prices flat

CNY casino bonanza plus Cotai Strip resorts (Venetian, Galaxy, Wynn Palace) at peak plus Portuguese culture overlap.

From Beijing

¥1,700

3.5h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥1,400

3h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥500

0.5h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Adult travelers, casino plus dining, dual-culture trips

Weather: 14-19°C

Visa: Same as HK — 7-day endorsement.

CNY 2027 tip: Galaxy hotel suites at 4x normal rate CNY week. The Venetian indoor canal parade is CNY-themed Feb 17-22.

Trip.com hotels Macau →
#16

Da Nang, Vietnam

DAD↑ Prices climbing

Bana Hills Golden Bridge is #1 CN photo destination of 2026 plus Hoi An lanterns plus warm beach plus e-visa.

From Beijing

¥2,200

5h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥1,800

4.5h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥1,500

3h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Couples, Instagram travelers, Hoi An UNESCO seekers

Weather: 21-25°C, dry

Visa: E-visa USD 25.

CNY 2027 tip: Bana Hills plus Golden Bridge book ahead. Hoi An lantern festival Feb 18-19 lines up perfectly with CNY day 2-3.

Trip.com hotels Da Nang →
#17

Mauritius, Mauritius

MRU↑ Prices climbing

60-day visa-free plus Indian Ocean alternative to Maldives at 30% cheaper plus multilingual CN-friendly resorts.

From Beijing

¥5,800

11.5h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥5,400

12h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥5,000

11h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Honeymoon couples, family beach holidays, multi-week trips

Weather: 23-29°C; cyclone season tailing off

Visa: 60-day visa-free.

CNY 2027 tip: Air Mauritius PEK direct plus Air China CAN direct routes operate. Trou aux Biches public beach is free; Le Morne hotels are private plus premium.

Trip.com hotels Mauritius →
#18

Tbilisi, Georgia

TBS↑ Prices climbing

30-day visa-on-arrival plus rising CN destination plus cheap Europe alternative plus Caucasus mountain skiing options.

From Beijing

¥3,200

7h direct · Trip.com

From Shanghai

¥2,900

8.5h direct · Trip.com

From Guangzhou

¥2,700

8h direct · Trip.com

Best for: Adventure travelers, wine plus food tourists, Caucasus explorers

Weather: -1 to 6°C cold but dry

Visa: Free 30-day VOA.

CNY 2027 tip: Gudauri ski resort 2hr from Tbilisi. Old Town plus Sulphur Baths plus Khinkali tasting is the Tbilisi 2-day combo.

Trip.com hotels Tbilisi →

CNY 2027 travel FAQs

Updated May 2026

When is Chinese New Year 2027?+

Chinese New Year 2027 falls on Wednesday, 17 February 2027 — the Year of the Goat. The official Chinese public holiday runs from Feb 16 (eve) through Feb 22, with most workers off Feb 14-22 (9 days including the weekends either side). Spring Festival travel rush (Chunyun) starts around Jan 28 and peaks Feb 14-15 outbound.

When should I book CNY 2027 flights?+

For best prices, book by mid-November 2026. Trip.com data shows price climbs of 30-50% in the final 30 days before CNY departure. Domestic CN flights to Hainan, Shanghai, Beijing inflate 4-7x — international destinations like Bangkok, Singapore, Maldives "only" inflate 2-3x and represent better value during CNY. Use a fare alert from late October.

Which CNY 2027 destinations are visa-free?+

Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, UAE, Maldives, Mauritius, Vietnam (e-visa), Indonesia (VOA), Cambodia (VOA), and Hong Kong/Macau (mainland endorsement) are all visa-free or easy-VOA for Chinese passport holders. The new 15-day mutual visa-free pilot also allows France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, and 12 other EU states.

Are there places to avoid for CNY 2027?+

Two categories to avoid: (1) destinations celebrating Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Jan 28 2027) — most shops plus restaurants close Jan 26-Feb 1, hurting service for late-January travelers; (2) destinations with low CN tourist infrastructure where CNY price-gouging is unchecked (some smaller Indonesian and Filipino islands). Stick to the top-15 destinations in the list above for predictable pricing.

Where do Chinese honeymooners go for CNY?+

In order by Trip.com booking volume: (1) Maldives — overwater villas plus Mandarin-speaking resorts (Solunar, COMO Cocoa Island), (2) Bali — Ubud villas plus Seminyak beach clubs, (3) Phuket — Phi Phi day trips plus private pool villas, (4) Mauritius — alternative to Maldives at 30% less, (5) Dubai — Atlantis The Royal plus Burj Al Arab. All five are visa-free or simple-VOA.

How much does a CNY 2027 trip cost?+

Per couple, return flights from Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou for 7-10 days: Bangkok USD 1,200-1,800, Singapore USD 1,400-2,200, Maldives USD 3,500-6,000, Tokyo USD 1,700-2,800, Paris USD 4,500-6,500. Hotels: Bangkok or KL 4-star from USD 80 per night, Maldives overwater USD 1,000+ per night. Total trip budget: USD 2,500-12,000 depending on destination plus style.

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