TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Singapore is inhabited by a 75 percent Chinese population, creating a vibrant scene of Lunar New Year festivities all throughout the city state. Many exciting events, celebrations, and holiday-themed activities will be held in honor of the CNY.

If you are on the lookout for a Chinese New Year itinerary in Singapore, look no further! Below is the list of famous hotspots to visit during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Top Places to Celebrate Chinese New Year in Singapore

Traveloka and Time Out highlighted River Hongbao and Jewel Changi Airport as some of the most popular places to welcome Chinese New Year in Singapore. See the other famed landmarks below:

1. River Hongbao

When it comes to the ultimate attraction to ring in the Chinese New Year in Singapore, River Hongbao remains one of the first events that come to mind. As the country’s largest annual Lunar New Year festival, this year's edition of River Hongbao 2025 at Gardens by the Bay will include giant lantern installations, carnival rides, lively stage performances, and delectable food scenes.

2. Jewel Changi Airport

Jewel Changi Airport is one of the best places to welcome the Chinese New Year in Singapore, where numerous special events are held. The nature-inspired destination boasts popular tourist attractions like HSBC Rain Vortex, Changi Experience Studio, and Shiseido Forest Valley.

In anticipation of the Lunar New Year festivities, this airport teems with vibrant red hue, featuring an animated display of a dragon family on the Source Pool in Canopy Park. There will also be a pop-up store offering adorable blind box characters like Labubu, Skullpanda, Hacipupu, and many more.

3. Chinatown

There is nothing more authentic than spending the Lunar New Year within the enclave of Chinatown, where beautiful streets are coming alive with decorations, night markets, and performances. Savor the unique taste of pineapple tarts and enjoy the engulfing shows of lion dances. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Chinatown is the perfect place to appreciate the traditional Chinese culture and traditions.

4. Gardens by the Bay

The Flower Dome of Gardens by the Bay presents a Dahlia splendor festival for this year’s Chinese New Year celebration in Singapore. Showcasing the dragon centerpiece tower and more than 2,000 dahlias in varieties surrounding the tower, this even sure brings colors to your holiday palates. Get lost in the beauty of eight intricate dragon displays and marvelous scents filling the space.

5. Universal Studio Singapore

To make your Chinese New Year in Singapore livelier, head to Universal Studio with loved ones. Ringing in the Year of the Snake, the theme park will be adorned with festive Chinese decorations and lanterns. Additionally, lovely cartoon characters from Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon, and Madagascar are ready to welcome visitors with photo opportunities and exciting performances.

Wherever you choose to go, the Chinese New Year in Singapore is sure to be an experience filled with color, tradition, and excitement, leaving you with cherished memories to carry into the year ahead. Before heading to one of the attractions, let’s choose the best Chinese restaurants in Singapore for your family dinner here.

TRAVELOKA | TIMEOUT

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