2026 is the Year of the Horse, and a fun-filled festival across many countries in Asia. Here is a compilation of hotel and resort options offering a little something special on Feb. 17 as they mark Chinese New Year and Tet in Vietnam.
Feast & Fire at Banyan Tree Samui
The luscious beachfront resort of Banyan Tree Samui is hosting a feast fit for a king – or at least a Khan, with a Mongolian -Chinese menu and an international barbecue on the evening of February 17. The delicious banquet will be complemented by a fire show and live music on the beach under the palm trees and the light of the full moon. The cost is 3,372 THB nett per person, from 7pm to 10pm. For more information and reservations, contact: [email protected] or tel: +66 077 915 333.
Welcoming the Year of the Horse in Cam Ranh and Mui Ne
The Anam Group’s beachfront resorts in Cam Ranh and Mui Ne will celebrate Tet with a week of dining, cultural, family-friendly and wellness activities. Festivities begin on 10 February 2026 with traditional “Cay Neu” bamboo pole ceremonies and dragon dancing, followed by special Tet family set menus and buffet dinners at Lang Viet Restaurant from 16–22 February. Guests can also enjoy calligraphy, Chung cake making, kite flying, coconut leaf weaving and pho pizza workshops, plus drinks at Saigon Bar and treatments at The Anam Spa.
For more information or bookings, visit theanam.com, email [email protected] (The Anam Mui Ne) or [email protected] (The Anam Cam Ranh), or call +(84) 252 628 4868 (Mui Ne) and +(84) 258 398 9499 (Cam Ranh).
The Lunar New Year is Better Together with Family in Hong Kong
The Hari Hong Kong is marking the Lunar New Year with its “Better Together Family Package” replete with children-friendly in room amenities and a host of special touches. Featuring a Corner Room with a king bed with an adjoining Twin Room with twin beds, and daily breakfast for two adults and two children under the age of 12, package also features a “DIY Confetti Madeleines Set” for children in the room, “The Hari Puzzle Set” with The Hari branded tram, Star Ferry or The Hari mascot to keep the kids entertained, as well as early check-in and late check-out subject to availability. For further information, call +85221290388, or email [email protected].
Fusion of Thai and Chinese Cuisine in Chiang Mai
Meliá Chiang Mai’s signature restaurant Mai Restaurant & Bar on the 21st floor will welcome the Lunar New Year with a special a la carte menu accompanied by a selection of Chinese teas and vistas of Chiang Mai. Served from Feb. 17-23, 2025, from 6-11pm and priced from THB 220++ per dish, the “A Thai-Chinese Celebration Week” menu offers 12 items. Dishes include double-boiled chicken broth with dried mushrooms and wolfberries, steamed whole seabass with ginger-soy sauce, slow-cooked pork belly in soy sauce, wine and spices, grilled scallop with Shanghai chilli jam, and mango pudding.
For more information or reservations, call +66 52 090 603 or email [email protected].
Family Celebrations on Cam Ranh Peninsula
Family-friendly resort Alma will celebrate Lunar New Year with a programme of cultural performances, hands-on workshops, wellness activities and festive dining across its 30-hectare beachfront property on Cam Ranh’s Long Beach. From 16–21 February 2026, daily Tet events will take place at the resort’s Tet Village, Kids Club, Food Court, Alma Lounge, cinema, Le Spa and outdoor spaces, designed to bring families together for the Year of the Horse.
For more information or bookings, visit alma-resort.com, call +84 258 399 1666 or email [email protected]
Reflection and Resolve at TIA Wellness Resort, Da Nang
TIA Wellness Resort will welcome the Lunar New Year with a three-day programme focused on reflection, wellness and cultural traditions. On 16 February, guests can join a “Reflection of the Year of the Snake” workshop followed by an Evening Wishing Lantern Ceremony in the resort’s tropical gardens. On 17 February, activities include Sunrise Beach Yoga and Gratitude Meditation and a traditional dragon dance, along with a visit to a local pagoda. On 18 February, the resort will host TET Wish Calligraphy and a Vietnamese New Year Culture Sharing session, alongside a series of festive dining experiences including tasting menus and a seafood BBQ buffet.
For information, contact (+84) 2363 967 999 or email [email protected]
Beach Barbecue Party at Banyan Tree Krabi
With a spectacular location on tranquil Tubkaek Beach, Banyan Tree Krabi provides an idyllic venue for an evening of barbecue, live music and a fire show on February 17 this year. Under the gentle sway of the palm trees and with majestic views across the Andaman Sea, the resort’s beachfront lawn plays host to a Chinese New Year BBQ Night, priced at 2,988 THB per person, including a complimentary welcome drink. Hotel guests also receive a 200THB voucher per booking. For more information or reservations, contact +66 075 811 888 or email [email protected].
Timeless Tet Celebrations in Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is celebrating Tet (Year of the Horse) from Feb. 6–8 with a programme of cultural activities, including lion dances, puppet shows, a traditional painting exhibition, and hands-on Chung cake and tea workshops. The hotel is also hosting the “Reawakening Lien” series, spotlighting the revival of Hue calligraphy with an opening talk, daily showcases, and interactive workshops with master artisans.
Wellness and Luxury Across Fusion Resorts and Hotels in Vietnam
To celebrate the Year of the Horse, Fusion Resorts and Hotels is offering Tet promotions across its Vietnam properties, including festive cuisine, live music, and family activities like lantern-making, coconut-leaf art, sack races, and monkey bridge challenges. Fusion Resort & Villas Da Nang also offers the “Fusion & Togetherness” package with 20% off rooms, dining, and spa stays (Feb. 15–21). Other participating resorts include Alba Wellness Valley, Maia Resort Quy Nhon, The Ocean Resort Quy Nhon, Fusion Resort Cam Ranh, and Fusion Suites Vung Tau. Members of Fusionlife, the hotel’s loyalty program, can enjoy additional discounts up to 25%.
Lunar New Year Stay Package in Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Raffles Hotel Le Royal in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, invites guests to celebrate the Lunar New Year in timeless Raffles style with a special stay package available from Feb. 14 to March 13. Guests can enjoy luxurious accommodation, indulgent dining and special privileges designed to make their stay unforgettable, with a 15% discount off the best available rate. The offer includes daily breakfast for two, a $100 credit to be used for food and beverage and spa per stay, early check-in and late check-out (subject to availability) and a second room at 50% off (room only).
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Celebrating the Year of the Horse in Style with Azerai Resorts
Azerai Resorts in Vietnam celebrate the Year of the Horse with festive Tet experiences combining tradition and elegance. Azerai Ke Ga Bay offers yoga at dawn, beach football, kids’ Tet-themed activities, bodyboarding, afternoon tea, and a traditional Tet dinner. Azerai La Residence, Hue, features excursions to local flower markets, Banh Chung-making workshops, special Tet dining, Tet-inspired cocktails, and vibrant lion dances.
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