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China: Tourists Flock to Scenic Spots as Lunar New Year Festivities Begin

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Devotion, colour and celebration fill Beijing as Lunar New Year festivities begin ahead of Spring Festival 2026.
China: Tourists Flock to Scenic Spots as Lunar New Year Festivities Begin
A man walks past a painting of a deity during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China.
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A man walks past a painting of a deity during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China. Credits: Getty images
People sit outside a café enjoying the sunshine during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China.
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People sit outside a café enjoying the sunshine during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China. Credits: Getty images
Tourists visit a scenic spot during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China.
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Tourists visit a scenic spot during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China. Credits: Getty images
An elderly person waits for the bus during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China.
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An elderly person waits for the bus during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China. Credits: Getty images
A lady puts up a Chinese New Year "Fu" character (blessing) on her door during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China.
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A lady puts up a Chinese New Year "Fu" character (blessing) on her door during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China. Credits: Getty images
An elderly person organizes Chinese New Year 'Fu' characters during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China.
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An elderly person organizes Chinese New Year 'Fu' characters during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China. Credits: Getty images
Tourists visit a scenic spot during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China.
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Tourists visit a scenic spot during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China. Credits: Getty images
Tourists visit a scenic spot during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China.
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Tourists visit a scenic spot during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 16, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China. Credits: Getty images
A young visitor interacts with a colorful sculpture of the God of Wealth, touching it for good luck during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 13, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China.
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A young visitor interacts with a colorful sculpture of the God of Wealth, touching it for good luck during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 13, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China.  Credits: Getty images
A girl walks past a giant 'Fortune' character during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 15, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China.
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A girl walks past a giant 'Fortune' character during Lunar New Year celebrations ahead of Spring Festival on February 15, 2026 in Beijing, China. The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Horse, was celebrated with temple fairs, family reunions, and traditional performances across cities and rural towns throughout China. Credits: Getty images
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