Chinese New Year in Bali 2024

As Chinese New Year draws near, there is no better place to celebrate it than on the uniquely diverse island of Bali! Fly into the year of the Wood Dragon with style this Chinese New Year, or the Lunar New Year, a time for celebrating joy, prosperity, and good fortune. 

chinese new year in bali 2024

Although Bali is predominantly known for its rich Hindu culture, the island is also home to a vibrant Chinese community, one that can be traced back to the 7th century from when they first started the trading route. 

Today, Bali’s Chinese community continues to thrive, and Chinese New Year is embraced with open arms by both locals and visitors alike. The island transforms into a captivating blend of vibrant red lanterns, traditional Chinese decorations, and a palpable atmosphere of excitement.

How to celebrate Chinese New Year in Bali

As this auspicious occasion rolls around, there are a multitude of things you can do to join in on the festive celebrations in Bali! During the week leading up to Chinese New Year in Bali, you can expect a number of promotions and deals already running, giving you plenty of time to get ready for the new year.

And your Chinese New Year celebration won’t be complete without a Chinese New Year feast, complete with dumplings, longevity noodles (Changshou Mian), and the prosperity salad (Yee Sang)!

Here are some of our favourite ways to celebrate Chinese New Year in Bali

Shop til you drop

Celebrate the new year with new clothes, leaving the old and ushering in the new with some retail therapy. Find hot deals in malls and stores, and you might get lucky and discover a bargain.

Malls like Beachwalk Mall or Living World will often have flash sales and unmissable deals, along with special events, usually already happening a week before Chinese New Year, gearing up visitors for the festivities.

Find some red clothing for an extra boost of good fortune to usher in prosperity with a renewed sense of style and confidence.

Enjoy the show

You can expect a number of special performances and spectacles during Chinese New Year, usually happening all month long!

lion dance in bali

From Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, and even to martial arts displays, you can expect an extravagant celebration on the big day in malls like Beachwalk, Level 21, Living World, and Mall Bali Galeria. They will usually have curated events all month long to extend the festive season!

If you’re looking for a more authentic experience, you can see Bali’s oldest Chinatown come alive! This heritage town established in the early 1900s was once a vibrant hub for the Chinese community in Bali. Today, you can expect this road to be closed down for a Chinese New Year extravaganza! Make sure to stroll through to catch a glimpse of Bali from the past.

Visit a temple

Immerse yourself in the Chinese New Year Spirit by visiting one of the Chinese temples in Bali, or ‘klenteng’. You can expect an influx of visitors nearing the Chinese New Year, but you can still experience the unique and rich culture in these beautifully adorned temples.

the Caow Eng Bio temple in Tanjung Benoa

You can visit the oldest ‘klenteng’ in Bali is the Caow Eng Bio temple in Tanjung Benoa, built in 1876! Or head to the largest Buddhist temple in Bali, the Brahma Vihara Arama, located in the lush greeneries of Buleleng.

Rest and relax at Café del Mar Bali

After a day of exploring the island for Chinese New Year festivities, stop by the vibrant neighbourhood of Canggu and head to Café del Mar Bali.

Our Mediterranean-inspired beachfront paradise is the perfect place to unwind and relax with loved ones this Chinese New Year holiday, with your loved ones in tow, refreshing cocktails, and groovy island tunes for some dancing of your own!

chinese new year special menu, gyoza at cafe del mar

Plus, you can savour our delicious gyoza and even get lucky with our fortune cookie when you reserve a table at Café del Mar Bali. Secure your table here!

  • Awesome food & beverages, attention to detail given, impeccable service by our waiter/ess Sedana, Arta & Sri. Great views & a DJ on from 4. We will return today. Loved it!

    Colby Letizia Avatar Colby Letizia
    October 12, 2023
  • First time visited Cafe del Mar Bali on our summer break. Very nice place, great food (we had the fingers food and drinks) and friendly staffs. There was latin sunset on Tuesday.. nice music, great ambience. Will come again if we visit Bali again.

    Mida Hardo Avatar Mida Hardo
    October 16, 2023
  • Tempatnya asik, kesini waktu kemarin ada event. Untuk suasana tempat bagus, luas, dan instagramable terutama untuk spot poolnya. Untuk akses masuknya lumayan mudah. Dan untuk pelayanan saya sangat terbantu dikarenakan pelayan yang sigap dan siap untuk membantu registrasi. Parking: Tempat parkir yang luas

    Okta Angga Avatar Okta Angga
    October 5, 2023
  • Sunsetをみに伺いました。エントランスはフリーです。18:30-20:30 がHappy Hour で カクテル1つ頼むと同じものがfreeになります。 中央のソファや奥のボックス、プール内のソファはミニマムチャージが必要で、バー(スタンディング)と四角いテーブルはノーチャージです。 フレンチフライやタコの唐揚げ、ピザなどの軽食も食べれます◎ バイブスも音楽もとても心地よく、そして何より夕日の時間に行くと素晴らしい景色なのでとてもおすすめです。 またチャングーに来たらこのバーには来たいと思います。素敵な時間をありがとうございました。

    hatsune “hacchan” toda Avatar hatsune “hacchan” toda
    October 12, 2023
  • I had an amazing experience at Cafe del Mar Bali! The location is stunning, with an incredible ocean view and a relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for unwinding. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was top-notch. I particularly enjoyed the seafood options, which were fresh and flavorful. The music at Cafe del Mar Bali was also a highlight for me. The DJs played a great mix of chill-out tunes and upbeat tracks that kept the vibe lively without being too overwhelming. I loved the relaxed beach club atmosphere and the beautiful sunset views - it was the perfect place to spend an evening in Bali. Overall, I highly recommend Cafe del Mar Bali to anyone looking for a great dining and entertainment experience in a beautiful beachfront location. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

    Satria Putra Avatar Satria Putra
    May 3, 2023
  • Great place to relax with fabulous views and fantastic vibes, food was good and the price is reasonable.

    Tariq A.raheem Avatar Tariq A.raheem
    October 18, 2023
  • First time best time. Food was really good and inventive. Seafood platter with grilled barramundi amazing. Service was excellent and the afternoon vibe hit the spot. Great top to chill, soak and people watch.

    Terence Khoo Avatar Terence Khoo
    July 2, 2023
  • A more chill beach club, especiallt compared to neighboring atlas and finns. Good to lie down and enjoy tbe subset without the loud party. Food and coctails are mediocre

    xdnlla Avatar xdnlla
    October 17, 2023
  • This beach front bar has beautiful views very relaxing. Plenty of seating you can choose and nice pool. The atmosphere so beautiful, however the food taste just average and no direct access to the beach. The service was pretty good and staff were friendly.

    Kimu Moren Avatar Kimu Moren
    October 12, 2023
  • Such an amazing place! The staff and facilities are fantastic. They were so polite and were very helpful without being in your face at all. We had cocktails and food, which was the first time I tried the pork with crackling although I forgot the Balinese name, it’s a must try. It’s similar to pork belly and the fat is rendered and flavoured very well. It just melts in your mouth when eaten with the pork. The pools are immaculate with some good music playing and the view is of some of the nicer side of beaches in Bali due to it being more north from the original tourist locations. I’d go back again and already personally recommended it to some friends who went recently and they also enjoyed it. Beautiful place!

    Alex SMP Avatar Alex SMP
    May 3, 2023