Visiting Sydney
It’s always a good time to visit Sydney, especially during Chinese New Year when you can experience one of the city’s biggest and brightest cultural events.
As well as all the festival happenings in and around Chinatown, the area is a great shopping spot with Paddy’s Markets for knick-knacks, clothes and all sorts of weird and wonderful items or head to World Square for on-trend fashion. You’re just a hop, skip and a jump from Queen Victoria Building, The Galeries, Mid-City, Strand Arcade and Pitt Street Mall where you’ll find the best of Sydney’s shopping.
You’ll be spoilt for choice for food in Chinatown and beyond – from small bites to big banquets, street food to five-star dining. Find the perfect food spot for you at Sydney.com.
The Villages
When you’ve taken in the sights and sounds of Chinatown make sure you step out and sample the rest of Sydney. The city’s many iconic buildings and views will no doubt be high on your list, but for a taste of Sydney the way locals live visit the city’s villages, from designer-led Surry Hills, to hip and happening Newtown; elegant cafés in Potts Point to the theatre district in Walsh Bay, there’s something to suit all tastes. Learn more about Sydney and its 10 villages in our pocket guide, Slices of Sydney.
The City of Sydney welcomes the many international and Australian visitors who will be visiting Sydney to welcome in the New Year. Start planning your visit now!
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Getting around Sydney
The best way to get around is by public transport. Visit 131500.com.au/events or call 13 15 00 for information for Sydney’s bus, ferry and train networks.
There’s no better way to explore Sydney Harbour than by ferry, so make sure you use one of the regular services or take a water taxi. You can also take advantage of Sydney’s cycleways and ride your bike to the event. Visit the Sydney Cycleways website to find out the best route from your place.