Chinatown’s gate, dim sum halls and bakeries for the Year of the Goat.
Lunar New Year is Saturday, February 6, 2027. Boston Chinatown’s community lion dance parade usually follows a few weeks later, but its 2027 date is not out yet. These are the Chinatown stops to build a celebration around.
Our top picks for Boston Lunar New Year are Hei La Moon, Ho Yuen Bakery and Chinatown Gate. The full map covers 4 stops across Chinatown, with 2 routes you can follow in order.
A huge dim sum hall with carts on weekends.
See the stop →An old-school bakery for buns, egg tarts and festive cakes.
See the stop →The paifang gate at the entrance to Boston’s Chinatown.
See the stop →Map loading. The full list and location links work without it.
Approximate location pins. Follow current venue entrances and public-access rules. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
The paifang gate at the entrance to Boston’s Chinatown.
Check current hours before you go.
Free.
Beach St, Boston MA
Approximate venue, building or park location; follow the venue’s entrance directions.
Chinatown Main Street’s community lion dance celebration. 2027 date TBA.
2027 date not yet announced.
Free to watch.
Beach St & Harrison Ave, Boston MA
Pinned at the intersection; follow posted crowd and closure info.
A huge dim sum hall with carts on weekends.
Check current hours before you go.
Check the current menu and book ahead.
88 Beach St, Boston MA
Pinned at the street address; follow the venue’s entrance directions.
An old-school bakery for buns, egg tarts and festive cakes.
Check current hours before you go.
Cheap. Cash is easiest.
54 Beach St, Boston MA
Pinned at the street address; follow the venue’s entrance directions.
These stops are close enough to walk between.
Stop order is editorial, not turn-by-turn navigation. Check current access, weather and transit.
These stops are close enough to walk between.
Stop order is editorial, not turn-by-turn navigation. Check current access, weather and transit.
Researched November 9, 2026. Dates, menus, prices, access and availability can change. We have not checked tables or submitted any bookings.
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