City-Discovery.com Presents Top Asian Destinations in the Year of the Tiger
City Discovery turns the spotlight on Asian Destinations, giving travelers the opportunity to participate in the various Chinese New Year activities happening all over Asia.
Manila, Philippines, February 03, 2010 --(PR.com)-- February 14 will usher in the Year of the Tiger. In honor of the Chinese New Year, City-Discovery.com announced its Top Asian Destinations where the occasion is marked by a host of festivities. The travel website also named activities in and around the destinations.
In China, the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) is celebrated as a three week-long public holiday. Beyond the New Year spread, however, the celebrations may also include a parade, fireworks displays, themed tours, flower markets and sporting events. This is especially true in Hong Kong, where the parade hits Tsim Sha Tsui East on the Kowloon peninsula on Chinese New Year’s Day, and spectacular fireworks can be seen over at Victoria Harbour. For activities to try during this holiday, City Discovery recommends the Essential Beijing Tour, Best of Shanghai Day Tour, Hangzhou, Heaven on Earth Day Tour, Hong Kong Island Tour, and Cultural Heritage Tour of Hong Kong.
Like Hong Kong, Macau also celebrates the Lunar New Year with aplomb. Events to look forward to are the long dragon and lion dances, performances held at the region’s most important squares, and the fireworks display that grandly set off Macau’s impressive skyline. To participate in the festivities try City Discovery’s Macau Full Day Tour.
In Taiwan, the temples welcome large numbers of people, who come with elevated incense sticks to pray for good luck. For other fun things to do in Taiwan, check out one of City Discovery’s bestsellers, the Taroko Gorge Day Tour.
Over in Thailand, the Chinese New Year is celebrated with great merriment. Aside from the dragon dances, burning of firecrackers and the consumption of copious amounts of food, the festivities also include demonstrations of martial arts, parades, exhibitions, floats, Chinese Opera performances and so much more. To participate in Thailand’s Chinese New Year events, travelers are advised to visit the following regions: Bangkok’s Yaowarat area, Nakhon Sawan, Songkhla (Hat Yai district), Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chon Buri’s Pattaya district and Phuket, which are known for their significant Thai-Chinese populations. City Discovery recommended activities are Grand Palace and Temples Tour, Ayuthaya (onward by coach, return by cruise) and 6 Days Around Thailand tour.
In Vietnam, City Discovery suggests activities such as Ho Chi Minh City – Half Day City Tour, Mekong Waterways – Private Tour and Bonsai Dinner Cruise on Saigon River.
In Malaysia, the biggest New Year celebrations happen in Penang, where visitors can expect fireworks displays, cultural performances and traditional lion and dragon dances. City Discovery advises traveler to see more of Malaysia during or after the New Year celebrations by checking out these activities: Kuala Lumpur City Highlights, Historical Malacca tour and Sunway Lagoon Theme Park activity.
The Chinese New Year is also celebrated in Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and the Philippines, territories where a sizable Chinese population resides. Overseas, Chinese New Year celebrations are also observed in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Wellington, Vancouver and London. With City Discovery now available in 13 languages including Korean, Japanese and Chinese, booking activities like participating in the Chinese New Year celebrations is made easier and more convenient. For more information, visit City-Discovery.com.
About City Discovery
City Discovery is a leading provider of sightseeing tours, activities, and ground transportation worldwide. Featuring over 5,000 travel activities in 300 destinations, it sells directly to consumers with a best price guarantee through www.city-discovery.com and through a network of over 7,000 travel agencies and affiliates. Established in 2004, City Discovery is managed by Tours and Co Inc, a leading e-travel service company based in the United States with offices in France, Greece, Italy, and the Philippines.
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In China, the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) is celebrated as a three week-long public holiday. Beyond the New Year spread, however, the celebrations may also include a parade, fireworks displays, themed tours, flower markets and sporting events. This is especially true in Hong Kong, where the parade hits Tsim Sha Tsui East on the Kowloon peninsula on Chinese New Year’s Day, and spectacular fireworks can be seen over at Victoria Harbour. For activities to try during this holiday, City Discovery recommends the Essential Beijing Tour, Best of Shanghai Day Tour, Hangzhou, Heaven on Earth Day Tour, Hong Kong Island Tour, and Cultural Heritage Tour of Hong Kong.
Like Hong Kong, Macau also celebrates the Lunar New Year with aplomb. Events to look forward to are the long dragon and lion dances, performances held at the region’s most important squares, and the fireworks display that grandly set off Macau’s impressive skyline. To participate in the festivities try City Discovery’s Macau Full Day Tour.
In Taiwan, the temples welcome large numbers of people, who come with elevated incense sticks to pray for good luck. For other fun things to do in Taiwan, check out one of City Discovery’s bestsellers, the Taroko Gorge Day Tour.
Over in Thailand, the Chinese New Year is celebrated with great merriment. Aside from the dragon dances, burning of firecrackers and the consumption of copious amounts of food, the festivities also include demonstrations of martial arts, parades, exhibitions, floats, Chinese Opera performances and so much more. To participate in Thailand’s Chinese New Year events, travelers are advised to visit the following regions: Bangkok’s Yaowarat area, Nakhon Sawan, Songkhla (Hat Yai district), Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chon Buri’s Pattaya district and Phuket, which are known for their significant Thai-Chinese populations. City Discovery recommended activities are Grand Palace and Temples Tour, Ayuthaya (onward by coach, return by cruise) and 6 Days Around Thailand tour.
In Vietnam, City Discovery suggests activities such as Ho Chi Minh City – Half Day City Tour, Mekong Waterways – Private Tour and Bonsai Dinner Cruise on Saigon River.
In Malaysia, the biggest New Year celebrations happen in Penang, where visitors can expect fireworks displays, cultural performances and traditional lion and dragon dances. City Discovery advises traveler to see more of Malaysia during or after the New Year celebrations by checking out these activities: Kuala Lumpur City Highlights, Historical Malacca tour and Sunway Lagoon Theme Park activity.
The Chinese New Year is also celebrated in Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia and the Philippines, territories where a sizable Chinese population resides. Overseas, Chinese New Year celebrations are also observed in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Wellington, Vancouver and London. With City Discovery now available in 13 languages including Korean, Japanese and Chinese, booking activities like participating in the Chinese New Year celebrations is made easier and more convenient. For more information, visit City-Discovery.com.
About City Discovery
City Discovery is a leading provider of sightseeing tours, activities, and ground transportation worldwide. Featuring over 5,000 travel activities in 300 destinations, it sells directly to consumers with a best price guarantee through www.city-discovery.com and through a network of over 7,000 travel agencies and affiliates. Established in 2004, City Discovery is managed by Tours and Co Inc, a leading e-travel service company based in the United States with offices in France, Greece, Italy, and the Philippines.
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