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Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival is celebrated by many <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/health\/natural-healing\/alternative-medicine\/tui-na-traditional-chinese-massage-technique-know-135636.html\">Chinese<\/a> globally with a spectacular bang. We recommend planning a trip to Beijing where you will be able to enjoy the sight and sounds of the festival. From dragon dancers to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/beauty\/whats-new\/beauty-trends\/glitzy-nails-10-festive-nail-art-designs-try-holiday-season-143182.html\">festive <\/a>delicacies, the options are endless.<\/p> <p>Head over to the gallery up top for a roundup of 5 exciting places to consider for your family <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/dossier\/how-do-i-live-without-my-necessities-on-vacation\/holidays-how-to-survive-without-my-other-half-121683.html\">holidays<\/a> this Chinese New Year.<\/p> <p><em>Perin Sidhu<\/em><\/p> <h2> <span>READ MORE:<\/span> <\/h2> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/beauty\/whats-new\/beauty-trends\/would-you-dye-your-hair-in-2016-pantone-colours-146582.html\">Would you dye your hair in 2016 Pantone colours?<\/a><\/p> <p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/beauty\/beauty-buys\/skincare\/eau-thermale-jonzac-kickstart-brand-new-skincare-journey-rejuvenating-products-146515.html\">Eau Thermale Jonzac: Begin your skincare journey with these rejuvenating products<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you're not planning to stay in town for the holidays, soak up the CNY celebrations in these locales. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":496,"featured_media":174487,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Celebrate Chinese New Year this year by planning a holiday with your family. 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