Explainer: Why Chinese People Give Red Envelopes

Why Chinese people give red envelopes, especially during Spring Festival.

by Catherine Lee, 30 January 2022

These Beijing Scenic Spots Saw The Most Visitors During CNY

Figures from 147 scenic spots in Beijing show the estimated number of visitors from February 11 until February 17.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 18 February 2021

Useful Mandarin Phrases for Spring Festival and the Year of the Ox

Handy phrases to help you survive Chinese New Year.

by That's GBA, 09 February 2021

9 Things to Expect During Spring Festival in China

Staying in China for CNY? Here's what to expect.

by That's, 09 February 2021

Find Out Beijing Residents' Plans For Spring Festival

That’s Beijing spoke to some of the city's residents about what they plan to do over Chinese New Year.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 05 February 2021

Traveling Over Spring Festival Might Not Be So Easy

Many areas have tightened rules regarding quarantine and testing depending on where you travel from within the Chinese mainland.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 15 January 2021

China Doesn't Want You To Travel During Spring Festival

There are fears that travel during the holidays will exacerbate the latest wave of infections.

by Alistair Baker-Brian, 11 January 2021

Spring Festival Travel Drops by 50% Due to Coronavirus Outbreak

Considered the largest human migration on the planet, the 40-day period was forecasted to see about three billion trips.

by That's GBA, 20 February 2020

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