Chinese New Year 2026 Feast At Mandai Rainforest Resort

As Chinese New Year 2026 approaches, Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree invites you and your loved ones to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse in a setting where traditions take root amid lush greenery. From 2 February to 3 March 2026, Singapore’s only rainforest resort presents a thoughtfully curated festive programme that blends reunion dining, immersive in-resort activities and moments of quiet reflection, all unfolding in harmony with the surrounding rainforest.

Festive Design Shaped by Sustainability and Craft

Staying true to Banyan Tree’s sustainability ethos, the festive centrepiece at the resort takes the form of a striking upcycled cardboard horse installation displayed in the lobby. Handcrafted by in-house crafter Don Lim, the sculpture symbolises strength, vitality and forward momentum, setting a meaningful tone for the Fire Horse celebrations while highlighting conscious creativity.

Flavours of Fortune at Planter’s Shed

At Planter’s Shed, Chinese New Year dining unfolds as a celebration of abundance and seasonality. A Lunar New Year Reunion Dinner takes place on 16 February 2026, followed by Flavours of Fortune Lunar New Year Dinner Buffets on 17 and 18 February 2026. The buffet experience opens with premium seafood including Poached Boston Lobster, Snow Crab Legs and the signature Planter’s Shed Laksa with sliced abalone, complemented by hands-on stations, extensive salads, Asian noodle favourites and charcoal grilled specialities.

Exclusive to the reunion dinner are celebratory highlights such as Crispy Fried Whole Barramundi dressed in Chef Alex’s tangy chilli plum sauce with green mango and coriander, cabbage rolled with superior abalone sauce and goji berries, chilli crab pau and a comforting prawns noodle soup. The evening concludes with festive desserts including Mandarin Orange Cheesecake, Eight Treasure Cake and a selection of traditional Chinese New Year cookies.

For gatherings throughout the season, a rotating Lunar New Year Dinner Buffet Menu is available from 9 February to 3 March 2026. Priced at SGD88++ per adult from Monday to Thursday and SGD98++ from Friday to Sunday, the buffet offers chilled seafood, Asian inspired salads, hot local dishes, rotisserie specialities, a live noodle station and indulgent local desserts.

To begin each celebration on an auspicious note, the Prosperity Yu Sheng serves as a festive centrepiece for four to five diners and is available with smoked salmon at SGD58++ or baby abalone at SGD78++.

Banquet Reunions in a Rainforest Setting

For larger family gatherings and corporate celebrations, Mandai Rainforest Resort presents Chinese New Year Banquet Reunion Packages from 2 February to 3 March 2026. Each banquet begins with a Prosperity Smoked Salmon Lo Hei, followed by an eight course Lunar New Year set menu available for lunch and dinner.

Lunch menus feature dishes such as locally caught Imperial Red Grouper topped with Nonya chilli sauce and roasted crispy duck glazed with hoisin and golden garlic flakes. Dinner menus elevate the experience with Four Treasure Soup served in a young coconut husk, featuring abalone, fish maw, scallops and crabmeat, followed by suckling pig served with homemade hoisin sauce. All banquet guests enjoy free flow soft drinks and Chinese tea, along with a festive gift.

Banquet pricing starts from SGD1,288++ per table of ten for lunch and SGD1,388++ for dinner. Additional privileges include a complimentary one night stay in a Rainforest Room with breakfast for two for bookings of 18 tables, and added beverage benefits for larger celebrations. An early bird saving of 15% applies for banquet bookings confirmed before 1 February 2026.

Rainforest Blessings for Gifting and Home Celebrations

Extending the festive spirit beyond the resort, the Rainforest Blessings takeaway collection offers elegant options for gifting and home celebrations. Highlights include Prosperity Yu Sheng, curated gift sets featuring Love Letter cookies, pineapple ball cookies, spicy shrimp rolls and kueh bangkit, as well as artisanal confectionery such as zodiac themed chocolates, pralines and Chinese New Year macarons.

Takeaway items are priced between SGD18+ and SGD55+, with gift sets available from SGD118+ to SGD138+. Orders may be placed now until 3 March 2026, with a 25% early bird discount applicable for orders made before 16 February using the designated promo code.

Stay, Celebrate and Reconnect with Nature

For those seeking a deeper festive escape, Lunar New Year staycations at Mandai Rainforest Resort offer a nature led way to welcome the new year. On 17 and 28 February 2026, in-resort activities include calligraphy sessions, clay lantern making and an Ang Pow quest across the property. Children can enjoy zodiac inspired storytelling at the Rangers Club, while a vibrant Lion Dance performance takes place at the lobby on 17 February 2026 at 10am.

A Season of Serenity at Banyan Tree Spa

Amid the festivities, Banyan Tree Spa provides a serene interlude for renewal and connection. Designed for two to four guests, the Tailored to Your Senses packages offer a calming way to begin the new year. A 90 minute experience includes complimentary afternoon tea at Forage, while a 120-minute session offers a choice between afternoon tea or a two course set lunch per person.

Welcoming the New Year in Harmony with the Rainforest

Chinese New Year 2026 at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree is a celebration shaped by nature, intention and togetherness. Surrounded by greenery, thoughtfully prepared cuisine and moments of calm, the festivities offer you and your loved ones a meaningful way to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse with abundance, renewal and quiet joy.