The Ultimate Feng Shui Travel Guide According To Your Chinese Horoscope
2018 is the Chinese Year of the Dog. While the Lunar New Year celebration starts on 15 February, according to Chinese Feng Shui theory, your good luck for the year starts from Lichun (beginning of spring in the traditional East Asian calendar), which this year, falls on 4th February.
So where should you aim to travel this year for some good luck? You may have already seen the first instalment of our Feng Shui guide, in which we revealed the compass directions and associated cities that hold good fortune this year. Now we’re back to give you some more tips, thanks to Hong Kong Feng Shui master Tong Wong, who gave us a few tips based on Flying Star Feng Shui.
Where to Travel for Good Luck according to your Chinese Zodiac
Do you know your sign? Are you a dog, or perhaps a rat? While Western zodiacs are calculated based on the month that you’re born, Chinese zodiacs are calculated based on the year, also on a cycle of twelve (if you were born late-January to mid-February, double-check which year your birthday lies with a Lunar Calendar converter).
Here are some fun and handy travelling tips for each Chinese zodiac sign!
Dog (2018, 2006, 1994, 1982, 1970, 1958):
Welcome to your year! Boost your luck further by travelling to the Northwest – perhaps you’ll find a bone or two in cities like
Lhasa (LXA), Kathmandu, Moscow, St Petersburg (LED), Stockholm, Oslo, or Reykjavik.
Rat (2008, 1996, 1984, 1972, 1960, 1948):
Winter is coming! Rats should avoid travelling North this year. Destinations that you may want to save for next year include Beijing, Mongolia and the Russian Far East. Instead, aim your compass Southwest or Northeast to one of these destinations for extraordinary experiences in 2018:
Southwest: Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Phuket, Siem Reap, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Malé, Cape Town
Northeast: Taipei, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, or Busan
Ox (2009, 1997, 1985, 1973, 1961, 1949):
This year, the mighty Ox will plow ahead and travel wherever it wants to! If you want an extra boost to your luck, travel somewhere to the Northeast, such as these hot spots:
Taipei, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Busan, Jeju, or Okinawa
Tiger (2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, 1962, 1950):
To make the most of 2018, tigers should head either Southwest or Northeast. Luckily this leaves them plenty of juicy destinations to sink their teeth into:
Southwest: Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Phuket, Siem Reap, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Malé, Cape Town, Hainan
Northeast: Taipei, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Busan, Jeju, or Okinawa
Rabbit (2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951):
The year of the Dog is a year of good luck for you! Apparently there are many carrots in your future, particularly in the Southwest and Northwest. Why not hop over to:
Southwest: Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Phuket, Siem Reap, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Penang, Colombo, Malé, Cape Town, Hainan
Northwest: Lhasa (LXA), Kathmandu, Moscow, St Petersburg (LED), Stockholm, Oslo, or Reykjavik.
One last tip for the bunnies – if you’re a rabbit-entrepreneur or are single and looking for some luck in love, go somewhere Southeast. A few ideas:
Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Auckland, Guam, Saipan, or Fiji
Dragon (2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952):
Evil hobbitses are teeming in the Northwest, so avoid destinations such as Tibet, Russia, and Scandinavia lest they steal your treasure. Instead, travel Southeast to find better fortune in lovely Australia and New Zealand (a well known favourite hangout of dragons!) Think places like Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Auckland, and Adelaide.
Snake (2013, 2001, 1989, 1977, 1965, 1953):
You’re in luck – nowhere is off-limits for serpents during the year of the Dog. Snakes should feel free to slither to anywhere they like this year, but for a boost of extra luck, the best directions for you are Northeast and Northwest.
Northeast: Taipei, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Busan, Jeju, or Okinawa
Northwest: Lhasa (LXA), Kathmandu, Moscow, St Petersburg (LED), Stockholm, Oslo, Istanbul, Berlin, Manchester, Dublin, or Reykjavik.
Horse (2014, 2002, 1990, 1978, 1966, 1954):
Lucky directions for you this year are Northwest or Northeast. Horses who travel with friends born in the year of the Tiger will enjoy extra hay this year. So, find a stripy friend and gallop along to these hotspots for a prosperous year!
Northwest: Istanbul, St Petersburg (LED), Prague, Berlin, Manchester, Dublin, Reykjavik
Northeast: Taipei, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Busan, Jeju, or Okinawa
Goat (2015, 2003, 1991, 1979, 1967, 1955):
Those born in the year of the Goat are kind, calm and less assertive. But this is your year to take a chance, as there are no baa-a-a-ad directions for goats to travel this year. Go wherever your heart takes you in 2018! For an extra lucky trip, your best chances lie Northeast and South.
Northeast Destinations: Taipei, Ho Chi Minh City, Kaohsiung, Taichung, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, Busan, Jeju, or Okinawa
South Destinations: Sabah, Kuching, Brunei, Bali, Perth
Monkey (2016, 2004, 1992, 1980, 1968, 1956):
Plenty of bananas lie in the Southwest this year. Time to plan your travel to destinations like:
Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney, Auckland, Guam, Saipan, or Fiji
South is also a great direction for monkeys to swing to if you want to boost fame or wealth. Possible destinations include:
Sabah, Kuching, Brunei, Bali, Perth
Rooster (2017, 2005, 1993, 1981, 1969, 1957):
Cocks normally crow when the sun rises in the East, but if you are an adventurous Rooster, 2018 is the year to try something different when you travel. This year, travel to the West would be your best option, so why not take advantage with a special trip to Europe?
Dublin, London, Rome, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, or Prague would all be good options for a trip to remember!
Pig (2019, 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959):
Too lazy to wallow your way around the world? Then make 2018 a year of short-haul travel. Favourable directions for you this year are Southeast, South and Southwest. Try planning a trip to:
Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Phuket, Siem Reap, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Penang, Sabah
Note: These rates are based on search queries made on kayak.com.hk on 30 January, 2017. The prices are quoted in hkd. Flight prices are based on results for a return economy flight search. Hotel prices are for double occupancy and include taxes and fees. Prices are subject to change, may vary, or no longer be available.
