Watch this space for more information on the biggest celebration of Chinese New Year outside of Asia, in the West End of London. Discover all the best ways to celebrate the Year of the Snake, from parades and performances across Chinatown to traditional Chinese food and limited edition Lunar New Year products from your favourite brands.
Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year, as countries including Vietnam and North and South Korea also celebrate) is celebrated by over 20% of the global population and is the most significant holiday in the Chinese calendar.
In partnership with The London Chinatown Chinese Association (LCCA)
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Chinatown London. On Sunday 2nd February, London will take to the streets of the West End to celebrate the Year of the Snake.
Visit Chinatown this Lunar New Year for the lively parade, stunning performances and displays, immersive activities for the whole family and plenty of authentic Eastern Asian restaurants to choose from.
RedFarm, brings playful contemporary Chinese cuisine and supercharged dim-sum to Covent Garden. With dim-sum extraordinaire Chef Joe Ng and Chinese culinary expert and highly respected restaurateur Ed Schoenfeld at the helm, this is one of London's best Chinese dining experiences.
Serving up authentic Taiwanese food, Din Tai Fung Covent Garden is the restaurant's internationally-acclaimed London flagship. Named one of the world’s Top Ten Best Restaurants in The New York Times by renowned food critic, Ken Hom, Din Tai Fung is famous for their Xiao Long Bao—steamed pork soup dumplings.
Head to Seven Dials Market for a taste of Taiwan's sweet treats. Serving up wheelcakes, a soft, moist and fluffy pancake with creamy fillings, try a range of flavours and watch them being made in Seven Dials Market.
Bringing the taste of Bangkok to London, Yaay Yaay serves a variety of delicious Thai dishes including rich Penang curries, Pad Kaprow and more.