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It might seem like an odd idea at first to head in the opposite direction to China to celebrate the start of the Chinese new year - but it makes sense when you consider just how spectacular New York's festivities are. While China is probably the best place to begin the new year, New York's Chinatown puts on a fiery spectacle that could rival similar celebrations in the far east. Chinatown is a fascinating place to be at any time of the year, what with its wide array of shops, markets, restaurants and quirky little stores selling all kinds of items. But come the start of the new year, it becomes even more enjoyable. A fiery display The proceedings in New York kick off with a huge fireworks display - around 600,000 rounds of firecrackers are let off in total. Fireworks are traditionally used by the Chinese to scare away any evil spirits hanging around the celebrations and make for a spectacular sight. The display is normally attended by all manner of officials and famous people - as well as thousands of locals and tourists keen to catch a glimpse of the festivities. It is followed by performances from a variety of troupes specialising in Chinese dance, making for a lively day. Come nightfall, you can either head to a restaurant in Chinatown and sample some delicious cuisine, or travel out to other parts of New York to enjoy its many bars, eating establishments and live music venues. In New York If you're reluctant to go back to your New York hostel early, the Big Apple has much to divert your attention. Numerous casual and upscale bars and clubs are dotted around the city, as are restaurants serving up food from around the world. For those looking for things to see and do the next day, you'll find there is too much to fit into one holiday! Popular tourist attractions include the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty and Brooklyn Bridge, along with New York's many art galleries, museums, cosy bookshops, sprawling department stores and chic designer boutiques. And there are plenty of opportunities to head out of the city on excursions to other destinations in New York state and beyond. HostelBookers.com is a leading UK-based budget accommodation website and is the place to book an affordable comfortable youth hostel. It offers a range of hostels and budget accommodation including hotels, B&Bs and apartments in over 2,500 destinations worldwide. To book a hostel in New York head over to HostelBookers.com.
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