Embrace 2013 and celebrate Chinese New Year at the Peninsula Bangkok (Photos)

The Peninsula Bangkok invites you to celebrate the 2013 Chinese New Year with a range of food and beverage offerings at its restaurants, as well as enticing hotel packages. Chinese New Year is one of the most important Chinese holidays and on Chinese New Year’s Eve, families gather for their traditional reunion dinner. Within China, regional customs concerning the celebration of the New Year vary widely. People buy presents, decorations, food and clothing. It is also common for families to thoroughly clean their homes in order to sweep away any ill-fortune and make way for incoming good luck. Children often greet their parents by wishing them a healthy and happy New Year and receive money in red paper envelopes. At this time of year people are encouraged to forget all grudges and sincerely wish for peace and happiness for everyone.

Make your way this Chinese New Year to the Peninsula Bangkok where two special set menus are on offer at Mei Jiang Chinese restaurant between 2 and 12 February 2013. The Fortune Menu is priced at $76.56USD (2,280Baht)* per person and the Wealth Menu is priced at THB $89.99USD (2,680Baht)* per person.

The Fortune Menu includes such delights as:

  • Yu Shang Salmon Sashimi w/ Shredded Mixed Vegetables
  • Stewed Sun-Dried Oyster w/ Sea Moss & Shiitake Mushrooms
  • Deep-Fried Fillet of Garoupa w/ Sweet and Sour Hawthorn Sauce &Pine Nuts
  • Sweetened Red Bean Cream w/ Sesame Dumplings

The Wealth Menu includes:

  • Double-Boiled Matsutake Mushrooms w/ Deluxe Fish Maw
  • Capon Chicken, Braised Sliced Abalone w/ Sun-Dried Oyster & Sea Moss
  • Pan Seared Australian Pork Tenderloin in Red Wine Sauce
  • Stir Fried Twin Rice Noodles w/ Roasted Duck & Mushrooms

Enjoy a wonderful afternoon on Sunday, 10 February 2013 at the Chinese New Year Brunch at the River Cafe and Terrace from 12:30 to 15:00 hours priced at $50.36USD (1,500Baht)* per person.

Available from 1 to 28 February is the Peninsula Chinese Afternoon Tea, priced at $29.81USD (888Baht)* per person. It features a delightful selection of sweets including mango pudding, lotus and sesame dumplings, traditional egg tarts, Chinese Mandarin scones, BBQ-pork pastries, "Peking-style" wok-fried boneless chicken on Szechuan pepper bread, and seared Chinese turnip pudding with XO Sauce.

The Peninsula Bangkok is also offering hotel packages for Chinese New Year, valid from 1 to 28 February 2013. Priced at $298.45USD (8,888Baht)* per room per night, the Joyful Holiday Package includes:

  • Accommodations in a Deluxe Room (minimum two-night stay required)
  • Daily buffet breakfast at River Cafe and Terrace for two
  • One buffet dinner at River Cafe and Terrace for two
  • $16.78USD (500Baht) spa voucher per stay

Priced at $634.25USD (18,888Baht)* per room per night, the Prosperous Holiday Package includes:

  • Accommodations in a Deluxe Suite (minimum two-night stay required)
  • Daily buffet breakfast at River Cafe and Terrace for two
  • One round-trip airport transfer by hotel limousine
  • One Peninsula Afternoon Tea for two in The Lobby
  • One set dinner for two at Mei Jiang Chinese restaurant
  • One 80-minute Thai massage for two at The Peninsula Spa

For more information, or to make a booking, please contact the Food and Beverage Department at +66 2626 1841 or e-mail diningpbk@peninsula.com, or the Reservations Department at +66 2861 2388 or e-mail reservationpbk@peninsula.com.

Terms and Conditions:

  • Room rates are eligible for individual reservations only
  • Room rates are subject to a 10% service charge and 7% local government tax
  • This package is subject to availability and advanced reservations are required
  • A minimum stay of two consecutive nights is required
  • The room rate includes buffet breakfast and is based on single or double occupancy
  • This package cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer(s)
  • In case of any dispute, the hotel reserves the right to make the final decision

*Prices are subject to prevailing taxes and service charges.

Location:

The hotel is easily accessible, with The Peninsula Bangkok's two shuttle boats across the Chao Phraya River, departing from either the Peninsula Pier at the River Garden lounge or the BTS Skytrain Saphan Thaksin Station. The trip takes five minutes and boats depart every 10 minutes from 6:00 a.m. to midnight.

The Peninsula Bangkok

333 Charoennakorn Road

Klongsan, Bangkok 10600

Tel:+662 861 2888/+662 652 1700

Fax:+662 861 2361

Email: pk@peninsula.com

Website: peninsula.com/bangkok

Facebook: facebook.com/ThePeninsulaBangkok

MRT: Silom

BTS: Saphan Thaksin

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Melissa Richter is a “die hard foodie” who has turned her passion for cuisine into a satisfying career. She is an American who has lived in Bangkok since 2004. Melissa is also a MSW social worker with a background in the travel industry as a flight attendant and travel consultant. Currently she...

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