Chinese New Year in Bali 2024

As Chinese New Year draws near, there is no better place to celebrate it than on the uniquely diverse island of Bali! Fly into the year of the Wood Dragon with style this Chinese New Year, or the Lunar New Year, a time for celebrating joy, prosperity, and good fortune. 

chinese new year in bali 2024

Although Bali is predominantly known for its rich Hindu culture, the island is also home to a vibrant Chinese community, one that can be traced back to the 7th century from when they first started the trading route. 

Today, Bali’s Chinese community continues to thrive, and Chinese New Year is embraced with open arms by both locals and visitors alike. The island transforms into a captivating blend of vibrant red lanterns, traditional Chinese decorations, and a palpable atmosphere of excitement.

How to celebrate Chinese New Year in Bali

As this auspicious occasion rolls around, there are a multitude of things you can do to join in on the festive celebrations in Bali! During the week leading up to Chinese New Year in Bali, you can expect a number of promotions and deals already running, giving you plenty of time to get ready for the new year.

And your Chinese New Year celebration won’t be complete without a Chinese New Year feast, complete with dumplings, longevity noodles (Changshou Mian), and the prosperity salad (Yee Sang)!

Here are some of our favourite ways to celebrate Chinese New Year in Bali

Shop til you drop

Celebrate the new year with new clothes, leaving the old and ushering in the new with some retail therapy. Find hot deals in malls and stores, and you might get lucky and discover a bargain.

Malls like Beachwalk Mall or Living World will often have flash sales and unmissable deals, along with special events, usually already happening a week before Chinese New Year, gearing up visitors for the festivities.

Find some red clothing for an extra boost of good fortune to usher in prosperity with a renewed sense of style and confidence.

Enjoy the show

You can expect a number of special performances and spectacles during Chinese New Year, usually happening all month long!

lion dance in bali

From Lion Dance, Dragon Dance, and even to martial arts displays, you can expect an extravagant celebration on the big day in malls like Beachwalk, Level 21, Living World, and Mall Bali Galeria. They will usually have curated events all month long to extend the festive season!

If you’re looking for a more authentic experience, you can see Bali’s oldest Chinatown come alive! This heritage town established in the early 1900s was once a vibrant hub for the Chinese community in Bali. Today, you can expect this road to be closed down for a Chinese New Year extravaganza! Make sure to stroll through to catch a glimpse of Bali from the past.

Visit a temple

Immerse yourself in the Chinese New Year Spirit by visiting one of the Chinese temples in Bali, or ‘klenteng’. You can expect an influx of visitors nearing the Chinese New Year, but you can still experience the unique and rich culture in these beautifully adorned temples.

the Caow Eng Bio temple in Tanjung Benoa

You can visit the oldest ‘klenteng’ in Bali is the Caow Eng Bio temple in Tanjung Benoa, built in 1876! Or head to the largest Buddhist temple in Bali, the Brahma Vihara Arama, located in the lush greeneries of Buleleng.

Rest and relax at Café del Mar Bali

After a day of exploring the island for Chinese New Year festivities, stop by the vibrant neighbourhood of Canggu and head to Café del Mar Bali.

Our Mediterranean-inspired beachfront paradise is the perfect place to unwind and relax with loved ones this Chinese New Year holiday, with your loved ones in tow, refreshing cocktails, and groovy island tunes for some dancing of your own!

chinese new year special menu, gyoza at cafe del mar

Plus, you can savour our delicious gyoza and even get lucky with our fortune cookie when you reserve a table at Café del Mar Bali. Secure your table here!

  • This place is absolutely gorgeous, especially at sunset. It is such a nice crowd, not over the top with exceptional service! Special mention to thd service attendant that looked after me - Selviana who made sure that someone like me, who was attending the venue on their own was looked after and was having a good time, she made my time so much more enjoyable 😊

    Kym Huynh Avatar Kym Huynh
    June 3, 2023
  • Nice beach club with good music and great atmosphere

    Willy Hajdarevic Avatar Willy Hajdarevic
    October 14, 2023
  • First time here and the ambience didn’t disappoint. Our service staff - Cynthia, was really helpful. Helped take a bunch of pictures around the area to capture the best sunsets. We had some snacks (wings & calamari) and churros. All were pretty good. The dipping sauce for the calamari was alittle salty but it was better with the sauce from the wings. :) Happy hour starts at 7pm and it’s really good value. We were there from 430pm - 8pm.

    William Tay Avatar William Tay
    June 26, 2023
  • Skip Finns and head on over here instead! The setting was beautiful, food was delicious, music- just the right vibe… but above all else, the service (especially Selvia) was outstanding ♥️ Selvia went above and beyond with food and drink recommendations (must try the bebek and Jimbaran fish) and the staff surprised us with bday cake! Will definitely be back the next time we’re in Bali 😘

    Karthini Avatar Karthini
    May 3, 2023
  • Had a lovely evening here. Happy hour cocktails, tasty pizza and lovely music and atmosphere. The staff were super friendly and attentive. They got chatting to us and asked why we were there and brought out a surprise cake and banners for our honeymoon so thoughtful

    Alexandra Mitchell Avatar Alexandra Mitchell
    June 12, 2023
  • Tera est un serveur au top, il s’est bien occupé de nous, est disponible pour toute demande, Thanks Tera

    Ayoub AARABI Avatar Ayoub AARABI
    June 26, 2023
  • Turns out to be a really cool beach club, better than expected. Great vibe, good food, service does not disappoint. I think for me, probably best to arrive early and just spend a day there when it's not peak hour. I'm over the whole sunset experience and super crowded space anyway😆

    Lina Napitupulu Avatar Lina Napitupulu
    June 5, 2023
  • Super beach club (plutot vue sur la mer que en direct sur la mer) Les lits sont bien espacés de sorte à ce que l’on ne soit pas collés à son voisin. Prix vraiment pas exorbitant pour le lieu et les boissons/plats. Serveurs ultra sympa. La piscine est assez grande. Coucher de soleil merveilleux.

    Mathilde pierre Avatar Mathilde pierre
    October 15, 2023
  • Awesome! Great venue for relaxing and entertaining! Service was fantastic!

    Oliver Iva-moemai Avatar Oliver Iva-moemai
    October 12, 2023
  • This beach front bar has beautiful views very relaxing. Plenty of seating you can choose and nice pool. The atmosphere so beautiful, however the food taste just average and no direct access to the beach. The service was pretty good and staff were friendly.

    Kimu Moren Avatar Kimu Moren
    October 12, 2023