Chinese New Year celebration begins February 19 and ends on March 5. Expect significant travel congestion during this time.

Trade unions of nationalized banks are threatening a 4-day strike from February 25 – 28. It is recommended to have cash on hand in advance of this time period in case bank services are unavailable.

The Transportation Ministry has banned the sale of flight tickets at airports throughout the country effective February 15th. Travelers must obtain tickets before heading to the airport.