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Chinese New Year 2027 in Kuala Lumpur: Tickets, Venue & Where to Stay

What is it? Lion dances, lanterns and open houses across KL. National public holiday for two days.

6–7 February 2027 (public holidays; 8 February also off) at Petaling Street and Thean Hou Temple. This guide covers the official ticket and information sources, how to get there from central Kuala Lumpur, and where to stay nearby.

About Chinese New Year 2027 in Kuala Lumpur

Lion dances, lanterns and open houses across KL.

• National public holiday for two days
• Year of the Goat begins 6 Feb 2027
• Many Chinese-run shops close for the first few days

Tickets & how to attend

This is a public festival with no ticket needed. Temples and public spaces get crowded, so dress modestly at religious sites and arrive early. Attendance: Free public festival; temple visits free.

Getting to Petaling Street, Thean Hou Temple and around KL from Cormar Suites

• Petaling Street: about 10 minutes by Grab, or take the LRT Kelana Jaya Line from KLCC station (about 10 minutes' walk) to Pasar Seni.
• Thean Hou Temple: about 15 minutes by Grab.

Why stay at Cormar Suites for Chinese New Year 2027 in Kuala Lumpur

• Central for every Chinese New Year spot, with your own kitchen and living space for family reunion meals.
• Spacious serviced apartments, from studios to two-bedroom suites, with a kitchen, living area and fast WiFi. Better than a hotel room for groups and longer stays.
• Parry Road Café is downstairs for coffee and breakfast before you head out.
• Rooftop infinity pool with views of the KL skyline.
• Central location: KL Tower, KLCC, KL City Walk and Bukit Bintang are all close by, and the Monorail is about a 10-minute walk.
• Book direct for our best available rate. Event dates sell out fast, so book early.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is Chinese New Year 2027 in Kuala Lumpur?

Chinese New Year 2027 in Kuala Lumpur takes place on 6–7 February 2027 (public holidays; 8 February also off) at Petaling Street and Thean Hou Temple.

How do I get tickets for Chinese New Year 2027 in Kuala Lumpur?

No ticket is needed; it is a public festival.

Where should I stay for Chinese New Year 2027 in Kuala Lumpur?

Cormar Suites at 10 Jalan Perak, central Kuala Lumpur, is about 10 minutes by Grab from Petaling Street and Thean Hou Temple. Its serviced apartments have kitchens and living space, and there is a rooftop infinity pool. Book direct for the best available rate.

How do I get to Petaling Street and Thean Hou Temple from central Kuala Lumpur?

From Cormar Suites it is about 10 minutes by Grab. See the 'Getting there' section on this page for step-by-step directions.

Official sources

• officeholidays.com/holidays/malaysia/chinese-new-year
• ecentral.my/cuti-2027
• chinatravel.com/chinese-new-year/date

Information checked on 11 October 2026 from the official sources above. Event details can change, so always confirm with the organiser. KL Visit is a guide by Cormar Suites and is not affiliated with the event organisers.