Guangdong Spring Festival Travel Essentials

1. Guangdong Spring Festival Special Experiences **Flower Market Stroll (Spring Flower Market)** Time: 3-5 days before Lunar New Year's Eve until New Year's Eve night Recommended Cities: Guangzhou, Foshan, Shenzhen Highlights: The highlight of Guangdong's Spring Festival! At the flower market, you can buy New Year flowers (kumquats, peach blossoms, daffodils, etc.), as well as unique handicrafts and authentic snacks, experiencing the festive atmosphere of "strolling the flower street and turning good luck." Lion Dance Celebrations During the Spring Festival, lively lion dance performances can be seen on streets and alleys, especially traditional in Foshan, Guangzhou Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, and Zhaoqing, symbolizing driving away evil spirits and welcoming blessings. Guangfu Temple Fairs and Folk Activities Guangzhou Yuexiu Park Lantern Festival: Large-scale themed lantern exhibition, dazzling and magical at night. Foshan Ancestral Temple: Cantonese opera performances, martial arts displays, traditional sacrificial ceremonies. Chaoshan Area: Yingge Dance, deity parade festivals (such as Shantou Haojiang, Chaozhou Ancient City), with spectacular scenes. New Year Blessing Prayers Nanhua Temple in Shaoguan, Guangxiao Temple in Guangzhou, Hongfa Temple in Shenzhen, and other places have bustling incense offerings. Many locals rush to light the "first incense" on New Year's Day to pray for good luck in the new year. 2. Recommended Popular Travel Destinations 1. Guangzhou-Foshan Area: A Blend of Traditional New Year Flavor and Urban Atmosphere Guangzhou Visit Flower City Square, climb Canton Tower to overlook the city night view, and experience the Pearl River night cruise. Old Town (Xiguan, Yongqingfang) to feel Guangfu culture and taste New Year delicacies like Poon Choi and preserved meats. Foshan Watch lion dances at the Ancestral Temple, stroll through Lingnan Tiandi, and check out Nanfeng Ancient Kiln ceramic culture. Shunde Food Exploration: Many old brands remain open during the Spring Festival; don’t miss double-skin milk, roast goose, and yu sheng (raw fish salad). 2. Eastern Guangdong Chaoshan Area: Folk Feast + Food Paradise Chaozhou See the arcade ancient alleys on Paifang Street, enjoy the Guangji Bridge night light show, and experience traditional folk customs at Longhu Ancient Village. Shantou Feel the overseas Chinese hometown vibe in the Xiaogongyuan Historical and Cultural District, and drive around Nan'ao Island (the weather is mild during the Spring Festival, ideal for island tours). Special Activities: Chaoshan Yingge Dance (in Puning, Chaoyang, etc.), pig racing, and other intangible cultural heritage events like Yinglaoye. 3. Northern Guangdong Natural Scenery: A Secluded Leisure Choice Shaoguan Hike Danxia Mountain, pray at Nanhua Zen Temple, and experience ethnic minority New Year celebrations in Ruyuan Yao Village. Qingyuan Enjoy hot springs (such as Yingde Baojing Palace, Qingxin Warm Mineral Springs), and explore the millennium-old Yao villages in Liannan. 4. Coastal Cities in the Pearl River Delta: Warm Winter Vacation Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Spring Festival themed party, cycling along Lovers’ Road, island vacations (Wailingding Island, Dong'ao Island). Shenzhen Window of the World, Happy Valley Spring Festival temple fairs, and experience Ming and Qing coastal defense culture at Dapeng Fortress.