We said goodbye to the Tiger and as we eat dumplings, noodles, visit temple fairs and engage in other fun and traditional practices to welcome the Rabbit, let’s check out some of the best Lunar New Year family-friendly events in Beijing:
Regent Beijing’s Lion Dancing, Kids’ Cooking Classes & Staycation
Regent Beijing is offering a limited time staycation deal, with room rates starting from RMB 1506 per night. The deal includes a pizza making or cookie baking class for the kiddos so the parents can have some time for themselves to enjoy the festive atmosphere. If you’d like to see the traditional lion dance, it will happen on Jan 26 at 9:08 am, so make sure not to miss it. Scan the code on the poster to purchase.
Where: Regent Beijing
When: now until Feb 5 (The lion dance ceremony will take place on Jan 26 at 9:08am)
Price: Starting from RMB1,506/night, kids’ cooking classes included 
National Museum of China’s New Year Exhibition
If you’d like to learn more about the Year of the Rabbit and the Chinese Zodiac, the National Museum of China has set up an exhibition to showcase China’s rich cultural heritage and history., particularly the rabbit culture. The exhibit features over 80 carefully selected artifacts made from different materials and ranging from the Shang dynasty (c.16th-11th centuries BCE) to the early 20th century. Tickets need to be booked at least one day in advance through their Wechat mini program or app.
Where: National Museum of China, GalleryN1
When: every day except Monday, 9am-5pm (last entry at 4pm)
Price: RMB150/person
Universal Studio’s CNY celebration
Since its opening, Universal Studios has been the go-to place for anything and everything holiday and fun related, and it never disappoints. The first event of the season, “Universal’s Chinese New Year” was launched on Jan 12 and will run until Feb 14, so if you’d like to see rabbit-themed decorations, lanterns, the lion dance, and even a blooming peach tree where you can write your wishes on a card and hang it on of its branches, head to Universal Studios.
Where: Universal Studios
When: Jan 12-Feb 14
Price: one day ticket starting from RMB 638/person, visit the official website or WeChat miniprogram for detailed pricing
“Bunnies United, Never Defeated” pop-up bazaar
Rumble in The Jumble and Georgia’s Feast have joined forces to bring us a fun experience this Saturday, Jan 28. The “Bunnies United, Never Defeated” pop-up bazaar is inspired by a cheerful chant that moves our hearts to overcome difficulties. Scan the code on the poster for more info.
Where: Georgia’s Feast
When: Jan 28, noon-6pm
Price: Free
Golden Mask Dynasty at OCT Theatre
If you’re a regular theatergoer, you don’t want to miss the family-friendly Golden Mask Dynasty show. It will be available until Feb 5 at OCT Theatre. For discounted tickets and deals, contact May: Showbeijing931
Where: OCT Theatre
When: Jan 22- Feb 5, 4pm-5pm
Price: Original price RMB280-RMB880, discounted RMB99-RMB490
Forbidden City’s Acrobatic Troupe Chinese New Year Carnival
Enjoy an afternoon of amazing acrobatic shows on Jan 27 at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Zhongshan park. There will be two sessions, at 2pm and 7:30pm with ticket prices starting at RMB100. To purchase a ticket, click the link https://www.247tickets.com/t/acrobatics-2023?utm_source=2f7.me&utm_medium=urlshortener.
Where: The Forbidden City Concert Hall inside Zhongshan park
When: Jan 27, 2pm and 7:30pm
Price: RMB100-RMB580
Images: Courtesy of the organizers, Pexels
