The Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival in China, was described as "The Biggest Celebration on Earth" by a BBC documentary, a widely-watched three-part footage which records the experiences of five British presenters as they get involved in the Lunar New Year festivities.

As China's most important festival, Spring Festival is also the most important celebration for families during a week of official public holiday. In 2018,

the period of the festival is from February 15 to February 21.

Here in Chengdu, a plethora of activities related to the Spring Festival, covering art, culture, film etc., will be held during the whole Spring Festival season from late January to early March.

Exhibition

The Echo of Civilization: Ancient Treasures from Afghanistan

Feb.1- May.6

Chengdu Museum

Links: http://www.gochengdu.cn/events/arts/the-echo-of-civilization-ancient-treasures-from-afghanistan-a6821.html

Leisure Activities

Tourist Attractions in Downtown Chengdu

Links: http://www.gochengdu.cn/travel/tour-guid/must-visit-attractions-in-chengdu-a1716.html

Art Activities

9th Du Fu Culture Festival

Feb.11- Mar.4

Du Fu's Thatched Cottage Museum

Links: http://www.gochengdu.cn/events/festivals/9th-du-fu-culture-festival-a6917.html

Celebrations

2018 Chengdu Jinsha Sun Festival

Feb.13-Mar.4

Jinsha Site Museum

Traditional Culture

2018 Chengdu Temple Fair

Feb.13-Mar.4

Wuhou Shrine Museum

Links: http://www.gochengdu.cn/events/festivals/2018-chengdu-temple-fair-a6916.html

Lantern Show

50^th Chengdu International Panda Lanterns Show

Feb.10- Mar.10

Qicai Tianye Scenic Spot

Links: http://www.gochengdu.cn/events/festivals/2018-chengdu-international-panda-lantern-festival-a6877.html

Have a look of the tips on travel, shopping, dining and taste the real Chinese flavors of Spring Festival in Chengdu.

Links: Tips for Spring Festival Fun in Chengdu