From Culinary Delights to Cultural Wonders: AYANA Bali Welcomes the Year of the Horse

From February 1 to March 3, 2026, guests are invited to harness the energy and spirit of Chinese New Year through a diverse program of celebrations across the resort.



BALI, INDONESIA (January 27, 2026) – AYANA Bali, the island’s largest integrated resort destination, welcomes Chinese New Year 2026 with an enticing program of festive menus, cultural performances, family activities, and wellness rituals from February 1 to March 3, 2026. Here, the Year of the Horse is celebrated amid breathtaking natural surroundings and moments of joyful connection.

Chinese New Year is a season of reunion, renewal, and shared optimism for the year ahead. In 2026, the Year of the Fire Horse, which only occurs every 60 years, symbolizes strength, freedom, and vitality. This dynamic spirit is reflected in AYANA Bali’s calendar of experiences, designed for families and multigenerational groups seeking meaningful moments in awe-inspiring settings.

Festive Feasts and Afternoon Indulgences

Authentic culinary celebrations unfold at Liu Li Palace Seafood Restaurant, the resort's home of decadent, refined Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine, where a Chinese New Year Hot Pot Special Edition and festive set menus are available for lunch and dinner from February 16 to March 3. Featuring a festive selection of à la carte dishes, handcrafted dim sum, curated set menus, and a special Chinese New Year hot pot, the dining experience invites families and friends to gather over dishes symbolizing abundance, prosperity, and good fortune. Individual set menus start at IDR 1,668,000++, alongside family-style set menus designed for groups of three to five guests.

From February 10 to 20, the celebrations extend to a Chinese New Year Afternoon Tea served at Damar Terrace, an open-air bar skirted by serene lotus ponds and flower gardens, and UNIQUE Rooftop Bar, a chic pool club with stunning Indian Ocean views. Priced at IDR 350,000++ per person, the Afternoon Tea features seasonal flavors and exquisite delicacies, with each venue offering a distinct and atmospheric experience.
Cultural Wonders, Countdown Celebrations, and Fireworks

Weaving Chinese New Year traditions with Balinese artistic expression, a series of cultural performances are showcased across AYANA Bali’s expansive 90-hectare resort. On February 16, Kampoeng Bali comes alive at sunset with a ceremonial procession, followed by dramatic Kecak, barong, and dragon dances. That evening, the iconic Rock Bar sets the stage for the Chinese New Year Countdown, where Barongsai and dragon performances lead into a fireworks display over Jimbaran Bay. The festivities continue on February 17 across Liu Li Palace Seafood Restaurant and RIMBA Lobby, with the exuberant Barongsai dance and traditional firecrackers will enliven both venues.

Family Fun and Children’s Activities

Families with young children will find morning and afternoon schedules of exciting festive activities on February 17, hosted at AYANA’s recently opened themed playgrounds, AYANA Ocean Adventure and RIMBA Jungle Adventure. Sessions include shadow puppet painting, cookie decoration, wooden horse craft, lantern making, scavenger hunts, and hands-on art sessions, with half-day and full-day programs available. Advance reservations are required, and children under four must be accompanied by a parent or babysitter.

Rejuvenating Spa Rituals for the New Year

From February 1 to 28, the award-winning AYANA Spa invites guests to glow, relax, and renew as they welcome the Chinese New Year. Designed to begin the year with balance and rejuvenation are three exclusive treatments: the 120-minute Orange Blossom Ritual (IDR 3,500,000++), the 130-minute Perfect Lunar Glow (IDR 3,600,000++), and the 150-minute Stone & Sea Radiance (IDR 4,500,000++), each formulated to restore body and mind for the year ahead.

Whether savoring Cantonese culinary delights, witnessing exuberant cultural performances, engaging in family activities, or reenergizing at AYANA Spa, guests can celebrate the Year of the Horse and embrace its strength and vitality in Bali’s most immersive resort destination.

Explore the full calendar of Chinese New Year festivities and dining experiences at AYANA Bali here.



About AYANA Bali

Just 12 km from Bali’s international airport, AYANA Bali enjoys a majestic 1.3 km stretch of cliff-front coastline above Jimbaran Bay. The 90-hectare resort is home to four award-winning hotels:


AYANA Resort Bali, whose 294 rooms and suites blend classic elegance with traditional Balinese aesthetics, with each featuring marble bathrooms, furnished balconies, and interconnecting doors


AYANA Segara Bali, whose 223 rooms and suites bring a contemporary indoor-outdoor twist to the legendary Balinese-inspired AYANA experience


AYANA Villas Bali, whose 73 luxurious villas feature private plunge pools and spectacular ocean backdrops


RIMBA by AYANA Bali, a 403-room family-friendly resort


For immersive and engaging educational experiences, AYANA Bali collaborates with Guidepost Montessori and Green Camp Bali, providing young learners with a unique opportunity to explore and discover through hands-on activities within AYANA’s vast natural surroundings. For children aged 7 to 12 seeking full-day outdoor adventures, Green Camp AYANA, in partnership with Green Camp Bali, delivers one of the world’s most sustainable and purpose-driven camp experiences.

AYANA Bali is also home to AYANA Residences, Bali’s first purely residential community integrated within a 5-star resort, and the award-winning AYANA Spa, featuring 53 treatment rooms, including one of the world’s largest hydrotherapy seawater pools, set on a cliff above the Indian Ocean, Spa on the Rocks. AYANA Bali offers 17 meeting, event and wedding venues; 14 freshwater swimming pools including a children’s pool and the saltwater infinity Ocean Beach Pool at the cliff’s base; a secluded beach; 30 dining venues; a business center; an 18-hole golf putting course; 2 tennis courts; a jogging track; 3 fitness centers; and 2 kids’ playgrounds.