Lunar New Year celebrations are officially in full swing, and the ATL has so many fantastic things to do to celebrate. This Lunar New Year cycle brings about The Year of the Dragon, which symbolizes a time of action, dynamism, and manifestation of one’s goals and dreams. So we hope you all have an incredible Lunar New Year, and even better Year of the Dragon!
Here are 5 amazing ways to celebrate Lunar New Year in Atlanta!
1. Visit Atlantic Station for their dazzling Lunar New Year Festival
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at Atlantic Station! Decked out in gorgeous decorations, Atlantic Station is definitely a great spot to start your Lunar New Year! They’ve got everything from a magnificent “fire” breathing red dragon to a mesmerizing lantern show that runs at the top of the hour each night for a limited time only. Don’t miss out! Check out our article for all the specifics!
2. Check out Stone Mountain Park’s stunning Lunar New Year Festival
The iconic Atlanta family-fun attraction is hosting their second-ever Lunar New Year festival, complete with incredible things to do throughout the Lunar New Year. From martial arts demonstrations to beautifully curated cultural decorations and performances, you don’t want to miss out on this masterpiece show. And of course, in classic Stone Mountain Park fashion, each night will conclude with an iconic light, drone, and firework spectacle!
Check out more information about Stone Mountain’s Lunar New Year Festival here!3. Visit Atlanta Chinatown
Although Atlanta doesn’t have an official Chinatown, we do have this incredible gem located in Chamblee. The oldest Asian shopping center in the southeast, Atlanta Chinatown Mall, has an incredible food court with an unbeatable selection authentic Chinese, Taiwanese, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Laotian and Korean cultural dishes, all in one small community. Food is essential to culture, so what better way to celebrate the Lunar New Year than with food from these incredibly beautiful cultures?
Address for your GPS: 5383 New Peachtree Rd Ste C, Chamblee, GA 30341
4. Eat out at Atlanta’s favorite Chinese restaurants
Speaking of great Chinese restaurants, check out our round-up of unbeatable Chinese restaurants in and around Atlanta for even more Lunar New Year celebrations. From those staple take-out dishes to more contemporary Chinese eateries, click here for the full round-up.
And if you’re looking for a 100% plant-based Chinese dining experience, you’ve gotta try PLANTA Queen, now open in Buckhead!
5. Treat yourself to a Lunar New Year dumpling feast!
Did you know that eating dumplings is supposed to bring you good luck throughout the next Lunar Year cycle? You don’t have to tell us twice! We’re always looking for more reasons to go grab the best dumplings in town!
Check out some recommendations below or click here for a full round-up of dumpling hotspots across the city.
- Gu’s Dumplings, Krog Street Market
- Fudo, Windsor Parkview
- Xiao’s Way, Johns Creek
5. Experience Chein Hong Chinese New Year Celebration
The Chein Hong School of Kung-Fu hosts epic events every year for the Lunar New Year. And with amazing Lion Dances and martial art demonstrations, you don’t want to miss this years offerings!
Follow them on Facebook to stay up-to-date with their events and things to do for Lunar New Year and throughout the year.
Happy Lunar New Year, Atlanta! Let’s make the Year of the Dragon the best ever!