| The Chinese Lunar New Year which is usually | | | | quadruped to animal shaped lanterns. Visitors will also |
| celebrated during the latter part of January up until mid | | | | come across special lanterns crafted dexterously |
| February is the most significant festival of the Chinese | | | | according to different human shapes symbolizing gods |
| calendar. This vibrant and exciting festival which is also | | | | and goddesses. Most of these lanterns come in |
| known as the Spring Festival takes place for 15 days. | | | | colours like yellow, blue and red signifying festivity and |
| The end of the festival happens in grand style with the | | | | happiness. There are also an impressive and |
| enchanting Lantern Festival. It is held spectacularly in | | | | expensive collection of lanterns that reveal stories |
| the evening of the final day of the Chinese Lunar New | | | | from history. These lanterns are usually covered in |
| Year celebrations. | | | | white silk or gauze. |
| The fascinating Lantern Festival according to long lived | | | | Apart from the captivating collection of lanterns, the |
| Chinese tradition is held under a breathtaking full moon | | | | lantern festival in Beijing holds a special place for |
| and therefore it is also popular as the ‘Feast of the | | | | delectable feasting, decorating homes and prayer. |
| First Full Moon’. This magical fun filled event is one | | | | Dance also takes a vital place in this vibrant local |
| of Beijing’s most loved, visited and sought after | | | | festival. Dance forms such as the lion dance and the |
| festivals. | | | | dragon dance are immensely popular during the |
| Beijing’s Lantern Festival is an age old celebration | | | | festival. |
| held since ancient times and it is considered a festival | | | | Travelers from all across the world who visit Beijing in |
| that brings the sun’s warmth and light following the | | | | order to enjoy and explore the extraordinary Chinese |
| chilly winter season. Locals bring praise and worship to | | | | Lunar New Year celebrations wouldn’t want to |
| God during this festival in order to be blessed with rain | | | | miss out on the Lantern Festival. The best way to |
| for better cultivation in spring. | | | | discover the beauty of this exceptional fiesta is to stay |
| As the name implies, this intriguingly unique festival is | | | | at a hotel in Beijing. For instance, Raffles Beijing Hotel, |
| abundant with colorful lanterns made of paper. The | | | | China which is an outstanding luxury hotel Beijing is a |
| lanterns at the festival are both for display purposes | | | | great place to enjoy comfortable accommodation and |
| and for sale. Visitors will find lanterns of different | | | | luxurious facilities during the festive season. |
| shapes and sizes from square, cubical, oblong, round, | | | | |