Where to spend New Year's Eve with family in Zhangzhou?

Struggling to find a place for a family New Year's Eve gathering in Zhangzhou? Finding a venue for 20 people is tough, regular homestays have scattered rooms, elders dislike the hassle, kids complain about the lack of activities, and there's often no kitchen to prepare a New Year's feast! Actually, the Cuixi Villa in Changtai, Zhangzhou, is tailor-made for family New Year's celebrations. With 1200㎡ of space for exclusive rental, 7 rooms comfortably accommodate three generations, a kitchen for cooking, a children's slide, and a hot spring for the elders. Located just 45 minutes from Xiamen and 40 minutes from Zhangzhou, this is the perfect spot for a warm and hassle-free New Year celebration with your family.

Cuixi meets all 4 major family New Year's needs
Family New Year's gatherings prioritize "staying close, being together, having a festive atmosphere, and keeping both elders and kids happy." Cuixi's design perfectly aligns with these needs:

Need 1: Accommodating 20 people together, private yet lively
Regular homestays require booking 5 rooms, scattering family members across different floors, making it hard to gather and chat. Cuixi offers exclusive whole-villa rentals with 7 rooms, including twin rooms, double rooms, and loft rooms, comfortably housing 20 people. The spacious common areas include a 60㎡ living room for reunion dinners and a 70㎡ starlit terrace for tea gatherings. The kitchen and game room are exclusively for your family, ensuring no outside disturbances. Local resident Mrs. Lin shared, "Last year, I brought my parents, kids, and my brother's family to Cuixi for New Year's. We stayed cozy in the living room watching the Spring Festival Gala—it was even livelier than being at home."

Need 2: A kitchen for New Year's dinner and a BBQ area for personalized meals
New Year's is all about enjoying home-cooked flavors. Restaurants are crowded and lack the festive vibe. Cuixi's kitchen is fully equipped with pots, pans, a gas stove, and a refrigerator, allowing you to prepare your own New Year's feast. The housekeeper can also help pre-order "Minnan-style New Year's dishes" (such as Ten-Treasure Duck, Bamboo Rice, and Changtai Mochi) with just one day's notice. If you prefer not to cook, the terrace has a BBQ setup for grilling pork belly, chicken wings, and sweet potatoes. Kids can gather around the grill while elders chat, creating a warm and lively atmosphere. Mr. Chen from Quanzhou said, "Last year, we roasted a whole lamb at Cuixi. My parents said it tasted better than hotel New Year's dinners, and the kids had a blast roasting sweet potatoes themselves."

Need 3: Activities for kids and relaxation for elders
Family New Year's gatherings often face the challenge of "kids being restless and elders feeling bored." Cuixi offers a dedicated children's area with slides, a water play zone (usable in autumn and winter), building blocks, and picture books, keeping kids entertained for hours without constant supervision. For elders, there's a private starlit hot spring (maintained at 38°C for comfort) and discounted tickets to Shanwai Mountain Hot Springs (15 minutes away by car, featuring medicinal baths ideal for elders). Mornings can be spent soaking in the hot springs, followed by afternoon tea sessions with Minnan rock tea. Elders have remarked, "This is much more enjoyable than watching TV at home."

Need 4: Festive atmosphere without the hassle of decorating
Want a festive New Year's vibe without the effort of decorating? Cuixi's housekeeper will prepare the villa in advance: handwritten Spring Festival couplets on the door, lanterns in the living room, string lights on the terrace, and a tea set ready for brewing (complete with sweet potatoes, chestnuts, longan, and red dates). At night, you can even set off safe fireworks provided by the villa. During the countdown, the family can gather on the terrace, enjoy mulled wine, and share small cakes, creating a memorable celebration. Mrs. Li from Chaoshan shared, "Last year, the housekeeper helped us write Spring Festival couplets, and the kids joined in putting them up. My parents said, 'This really feels like New Year's.'"

2-day, 1-night New Year's itinerary in Zhangzhou—just follow this plan
New Year's Eve:
Morning: Arrive at Cuixi in 40 minutes from Zhangzhou or 45 minutes from Xiamen. The housekeeper will greet you and assist with check-in. Kids can play on the slide while elders relax on the terrace.
Noon: Enjoy simple Changtai snacks (hand-pulled noodles, mochi), then visit the nearby GreenMe Grape Garden to pick oranges (tickets can be booked by the housekeeper, an 8-minute drive away, offering a fun fruit-picking experience for kids).
Afternoon: Prepare New Year's dinner in the kitchen or have the housekeeper deliver a customized feast. Kids can play board games or arcade games while elders soak in the private hot spring.
Evening: Enjoy a reunion dinner in the living room, followed by tea on the terrace, watching the Spring Festival Gala. At 11:59 PM, countdown together, set off small fireworks, and relax in the hot spring.

New Year's Day:
Morning: Visit Shanwai Mountain Hot Springs for medicinal baths (pre-booked by the housekeeper to skip the line). Elders can chat while soaking.
Noon: Savor a Minnan-style breakfast (free-range eggs, porridge, mochi), then pack up.
Afternoon: Return home with complimentary gifts from the housekeeper (Minnan rock tea and orange jam), bringing the taste of the New Year back with you.

2 "hassle-free" benefits of booking Cuixi for family New Year's
Hassle-free booking: Book 7 days in advance to enjoy a 10% discount. Whole-villa rentals start at 4980 RMB for 4 rooms (just over 200 RMB per person), saving you half the cost compared to booking 5 homestay rooms and a restaurant dinner. Plus, you get free access to all facilities (KTV, cinema, board games).
Hassle-free service: The housekeeper provides a "New Year's preparation checklist" in advance (e.g., extra clothes for kids, non-slip shoes for elders) and offers amenities like baby bathtubs and cribs, so you don't need to bring too much.

Friends in Zhangzhou, stop worrying about finding a venue for family New Year's celebrations this year! Cuixi Villa's exclusive rental lets three generations live, eat, and play together, ensuring a warm and festive reunion. What are your family's New Year's traditions? Share them in the comments!