There is nothing like taking a China holiday to enjoy many views of landscapes, waterfronts, buildings, and ancient artifacts. China has so much to offer us, yet no one can expect to enjoy all the adventures on China holidays. One of the popular China holidays adventures celebrated in China is the Chinese New Year’s event. During the China holiday the Chinese celebrate traditions during the Lunar New Year. This is one of East Asia’s most important times to celebrate. During the holiday the people enjoy festivities and other joyful occasions. The holiday has a strong influence of geographic neighbors, including cultures from Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Bhutanese, Nepalese, and Mongolians.
Legend has it that the China holidays began with the battle against the mythical beast known as Year or Nian. According to the history the mythical beast would come and devour the village people. The villagers assumingly asked for help from the Great Lion Spirit. According to its history this lion drove Nian away. The Emperor Palace and its people were protected by the lion, which the defenseless people resorted to creating a statue that resembled the dragon by using cloth and bamboo. This supposedly drove Nian away from the village. Nian is considered the charm of Nian-nu. In some countries it is a form of meditation where the people focus on the “Past of the Red Cliff.” According to legends and a poet named Su Dongpo, the “Eastwards” extend up to “the great river” and the waves sweep “awaya” 1000s “of years of gallant men.” Su Dongpo (1036 - 1101)

Chinese show their appreciation and celebrate the traditions on this day by wearing a lion spirit costume as a symbol of their celebration. Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan all celebrate this event.

While the New Year’s event is one of the most popular holidays in China, other holidays are enjoyed as well. Recently, the government (Beijing Municipal) declared a new holiday, which is now practiced August 8 on Friday. The new holiday is known as the “One-Off Municipal Public Holiday,” according to The Times-London. On this day workers cutback work hours to reduce “traffic” gridlocks and “pollution” and to prepare for the Olympic Games; during the games the staff can enjoy a short vacation or work from home. Another recent holiday added to the China calendar is the “Dragon Boat Festival.” During this event, the Chinese enjoy 3 relaxing days of rest to enjoy the festivities.
The governments are always adding new China holidays to the calendar and with each event Chinese and visitors always enjoy something new. If you are planning a visit to China to enjoy one of the China holidays go online now to find updates and news on the newest events that has been added to the Chinese calendar. The updates can help you make good plans to travel to one of the most beautiful countries in the world.