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!

  • Tera est un serveur au top, il s’est bien occupé de nous, est disponible pour toute demande, Thanks Tera

    Ayoub AARABI Avatar Ayoub AARABI
    June 26, 2023
  • one of our waitress name Fadila and Radha gived excellent service. makanannya enak, servicenya BAGUS BGT! ramah2 juga staff lainnya

    nalita grace4 Avatar nalita grace4
    June 19, 2023
  • Sympa plus chill pour couple que le finns

    paul Vaudagne Avatar paul Vaudagne
    June 26, 2023
  • This place is absolutely gorgeous, especially at sunset. It is such a nice crowd, not over the top with exceptional service! Special mention to thd service attendant that looked after me - Selviana who made sure that someone like me, who was attending the venue on their own was looked after and was having a good time, she made my time so much more enjoyable 😊

    Kym Huynh Avatar Kym Huynh
    June 3, 2023
  • My recent visit to this place was an absolute delight, from the warm and inviting ambience to the genuinely friendly and welcoming staff who made me feel right at home. Even the security staff, Dika, went out of his way to offer his assistance and create a welcoming atmosphere. One of the highlights of my stay was my first experience joining the bachata class, which was expertly led and thoroughly enjoyable. And, to top it all off, the sirloin steak I ordered was nothing short of delicious. Needless to say, I will definitely be returning to this wonderful establishment in the future.

    Pamela Cardinale Avatar Pamela Cardinale
    May 3, 2023
  • One of our favourite beach clubs with the chillest vibes. Excellent place to spend the afternoon and evening relaxing.. highly recommended

    Collin Avatar Collin
    April 3, 2023
  • Absolutely amazing and a must try! The service was incredible, the atmosphere was incredible and the food was lovely. BE AWARE THOUGH.. the security don’t allow legitimate bluebird taxi services and you may find yourself getting ripped off by barter taxi services so make prior arrangements for travel. Aside from that it was magic

    andrew shields Avatar andrew shields
    October 13, 2023
  • Amazing Place✨ 🏻

    Puty Meriliandi Avatar Puty Meriliandi
    September 28, 2023
  • Food is fantastic Service is awesome Atmosphere is very good Very clean The minus point is can’t access to the beach

    Val Tan Avatar Val Tan
    June 26, 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