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China Spring Festival Events Guide 2026: Top Celebrations by City & What to Expect

Experience China's biggest holiday like a local in 2026. This guide covers Spring Festival celebrations across 10 major cities — from Beijing's temple fairs and Guangzhou's flower markets to Harbin's ice festival crossover and Xi'an's Tang Dynasty lantern show. Learn about dates, crowd levels, transport chaos, what closes, what stays open, and how to navigate the 40-day chunyun migration.