This Chinese New Year, Guangzhou invites locals and travelers to celebrate the Year of the Horse with a rich lineup of Cantonese culinary experiences. From Michelin-star dim sum at Baiyun Airport to reunion dinners at luxury hotels in the city's heart, families and friends can savor festive flavors, traditional Poon Choi, and art-inspired gift sets—all crafted to honor Cantonese heritage while creating memorable holiday moments.
Michelin-star dim sum before your flight
This Chinese New Year, travelers departing from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport T2 domestic terminal can enjoy a festive feast at Hongtu Hall, a one-star Michelin dim sum favorite under the White Swan Hotel, now open at the airport.
Renowned since 2021, Hongtu Hall serves Cantonese breakfast classics including Fresh Shrimp Dumplings, Char Siu Buns, Flaky Egg Tarts, and Shrimp Siu Mai, alongside crowd-pleasers like Almond Sachima—all prepared fresh to order on-site, hand-folded, roasted, and baked in the airport kitchen by the hotel's expert dim sum team.
As a major international gateway, Baiyun Airport welcomes families, business travelers, and transit passengers daily. Hongtu Hall's airport branch brings high-end Cantonese cuisine directly to the domestic departure hall, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy a luxurious New Year's Eve meal before boarding.
The restaurant caters to all schedules: leisurely dining for families and business guests, or quick-service options for passengers short on time—ensuring travelers can start the Chinese New Year with authentic Michelin-star dim sum, even on the go.
Family banquets with festive flair
This Chinese New Year, Garden Hotel Guangzhou invites families and friends to welcome the Year of the Horse with thoughtfully curated reunion dinners, festive specialties, and art-inspired gift sets.
For a memorable family gathering, the hotel presents three signature banquet experiences: Fortune Reunion Feast, Auspicious Horse Banquet, and Imperial Horse Dinner, combining Cantonese culinary craftsmanship with traditional symbols of luck and prosperity. Dishes feature premium ingredients such as abalone, Canadian scallops, Arctic surf clams, Australian lobster, morel and chicken mushrooms, and Matsutake mushrooms, each crafted to convey wishes for rising fortunes, family harmony, and a flourishing year ahead.
Guests can also bring the New Year home with the hotel's exclusive collaborative gift boxes, created with inspiration from Lingnan culture and art in partnership with the Guangdong Museum. Highlights include the Koi Gift Box, symbolizing good luck and success, and the Chinese New Year Gift Box, representing elegance, sweetness, and progress. Traditional treats such as glutinous rice cakes, water chestnut cakes, Chinese sausages, and cured meats are artfully presented in designs featuring dragons, ingots, and auspicious motifs.
Luxury New Year dining in Zhujiang New Town
As the Year of the Horse approaches, Hotel Indigo Guangzhou Haixinsha, located in Zhujiang New Town, presents a specially curated Chinese New Year menu, featuring auspicious and celebratory dishes. Guests can choose from lavish family feast sets or a selection of delicate à la carte offerings, designed to welcome the new year and create memorable moments for family gatherings.
Family feast sets start at RMB 788 per set and are available for reservation from February 9 to 23, 2026. For more information or to make a reservation, please visit the hotel's official WeChat store or call +86 20 3861 1888.
Traditional Cantonese specialties & interactive experiences
Hotels under LN Hospitality invite guests to savor authentic Cantonese New Year specialties, including festive gift sets, traditional Poon Choi (layered prosperity dishes), and interactive culinary experiences.
LN Hospitality's "Spring Gift Sets" highlight Cantonese auspicious symbols: glutinous rice cakes for rising fortunes, flaky pastries for wealth, abalone puffs for prosperity, walnut treats for family harmony, and red melon seeds to enhance the festive spirit. Their Treasure Poon Choi, weighing 1.8kg, layers abalone, sea cucumber, fish maw, and dried oysters, stewed with a secret abalone sauce, symbolizing harmony and abundance. Guests can also join the "Little Cantonese Chef" class to learn traditional snacks under expert guidance, while the themed New Year market at Beijing Road immerses visitors in festive Lingnan culture.
At Dongfang Hotel, family feasts include signature gift sets such as "Five Blessings," "Golden Auspice," and "Oriental Treasures", featuring glutinous rice cakes, abalone puffs, walnut treats, and more. Signature Poon Choi dishes include Braised Chicken with Fish Maw, Sea Cucumber and Mushrooms, and Oriental Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, offering layered flavors that celebrate reunion and prosperity.
Reunion dinner with games and lucky draws
InterContinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center invites guests to a specially curated Chinese New Year reunion dinner at the Crystal Ballroom. Families and friends can come together for a warm and lively Chinese New Year's Eve celebration, complete with festive market stalls, traditional games, and a joyful holiday atmosphere.
During the evening, guests will enjoy authentic Cantonese delicacies and take part in exciting lucky draws, welcoming the new year with prosperity and good fortune. Priced at RMB 5,299 per table for ten persons. For inquiries and reservations, please call +86 020-89228888.
Author | Liu Lingzhi
Photo | White Swan Hotel, Garden Hotel Guangzhou, Hotel Indigo Guangzhou Haixinsha, LN Hospitality, Dongfang Hotel
