Where & When To Travel In The Year Of The Rat, According To Your Chinese Zodiac

There are a few ways to figure out your travel plans for the year. Some folks prefer to maximise long weekends, others may scroll for wanderlust inspo on social media. And now that Chinese New Year is just around the corner, there are those who want to do things a little differently. In fact, Emirates has teamed up with Way Fengshui’s Grand Master Tan Khoon Yong to come up with a fun fengshui travel guide for you to plan your year of vacays.

Before we dive into the individual zodiac predictions, you’ll want to circle April, September and November on your calendars. According to Grand Master Tan, these are the most auspicious months for travel for all 12 Chinese zodiacs. But those born in the year of the Rat and Horse should take more precautions for smooth travels.

If you’re travelling over CNY but still want to get into the huat mood, Emirates is serving up a range of festive sweet treats across all classes on flights to Singapore from Dubai between Jan 23 and 31 — red velvet and lychee mousse on Economy, and red velvet and lychee cake on Business and First Class. In addition, Business Class travellers flying between Singapore and Dubai will receive a custom Emirates red packet with two chocolate gold coins, while First Class travellers will also receive a festive goodie basket.

Herewith, travel predictions from a fengshui master for the Year of the Rat. And unlike the inflight desserts, you may or may not want to take this with a pinch of salt.

Lucky destinations: Japan, Korea, New York, Ukraine
Lucky number: 2. Your lucky row number on the plane is Row 2, or any row number that ends with 2 (i.e. Rows 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, etc)
Best travel companion: Ox
Travel notes: When travelling, don’t forget to take extra precaution to ensure a risk-free and smooth journey. It is also recommended to make good use of your free time to improve yourself – for instance, you can consider reading a book about finance and wealth management to increase your knowledge in this area. When overseas, don’t forget to keep a lookout for a great business opportunity as well.

Lucky destinations: Australia, Hong Kong, Turkey, USA, India
Lucky numbers: 6 and 10, so when you're flying, choose seats in Row 6 or 10, or any number that ends with either 6 or 0 (i.e. Rows 16, 26, 36, 46, 56, 66, and 20, 30, 40 etc)
Lucky travel companions: Snake and Rooster
Travel notes: When travelling, make sure to interact with the people around you if they are chatty and interested in a conversation as you might benefit from these interactions. It is also important to ensure that your travel itinerary isn’t jam-packed so you have some breathing room.

Lucky destinations: Taiwan, Philippines, Brunei, Canada
Lucky numbers: 2 and 4, so your lucky row numbers are 2, 4, or anything that ends with either 2 or 4 (i.e. Rows 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, and 14, 24, 34, etc)
Lucky travel companions: Ox and Rabbit
Travel notes: Be it for work or leisure, make sure you do your finances properly when you are overseas as well – it might just save you from an awkward situation where you’ve left your extra cash at home.

Lucky destinations: Indonesia, Spain, Chile, USA
Lucky number: 8. Perch yourself at Row 8, or any row number that ends with 8 (i.e. Rows 18, 28, 38, 48, 58, etc)
Lucky travel companion: Goat
Travel notes: This year, love and opportunity are in the stars for you. When travelling, make sure to keep updating your social media handles and take as many photos as possible to improve your travel luck. Furthermore, be friendly and open to making friends when travelling as your potential life partner might even be waiting for you on foreign soil.

Lucky destinations: China, Indonesia, France, Peru
Lucky number: 10. Your lucky row number could be Row 10, or any one that ends with 0.
Lucky travel companion: Rooster
Travel notes: When you travel, don’t forget to do the necessary homework and read up on your holiday destination to make every day count. It is also advised to keep your loved ones updated on your location and status every now and then, so they aren’t unnecessarily worried about your whereabouts.

Lucky destinations: USA, China, Russia, Australia
Lucky numbers: 2 and 10, so choose row numbers 2, 10 or anything that ends with 2 or 0.
Lucky travel companions: Ox and Rooster
Travel notes: 2020 is a year of smooth tidings in all aspects of life for you. When you travel, make sure you kick back and relax so you can give your mind some time to rest and enjoy the ambience! When wandering around new cities, go easy on the food and drinks as well and be careful not to over indulge.

Lucky destinations: China, Greece, Portugal, USA
Lucky numbers: 6 and 8. On the plane, opt to sit at Rows 6, 8, or one that ends with 6 or 8.
Lucky travel companion: Snake and Goat
Travel notes: Watch light-hearted or comedic movies en route to your destination to improve your mood. When you’re overseas, it would also be prudent to pay extra attention to your valuables, as losing your wallet could be extremely troublesome.

Lucky destinations: Brunei, China, Italy, Malaysia
Lucky numbers: 4 and 8. Lucky row numbers on the plane are 4, 8 and rows that end with 4 or 8.
Lucky travel companions: Rabbit and Goat
Travel notes: When overseas, be kind as your friendly demeanour will help attract benefactors. So don’t be shy about saying hi!

Lucky destinations: Indonesia, China, Japan, Romania
Lucky number: 6. Sit at Row 6 on the plane, or any row number that ends with 6.
Lucky travel companion: Snake
Travel notes: Bring along a fiction novel and immerse yourself in a world of your own creation during your travels. As a stranger in a new country, it is also important to remain alert and aware so you aren’t duped by any overseas sellers. To better prepare yourself, it would be good to understand the general price of items beforehand to help you identify and avoid being overcharged.

Lucky destinations: Poland, China, USA, Australia, Philippines
Lucky numbers: 2 and 6. On the plane, zero in on rows 2, 6, and those that end with either number.
Lucky travel companions: Ox and Snake
Travel notes: When travelling via air, make use of the inflight entertainment system and play some video games to keep yourself in a jovial mood for your holiday. If you’re buying souvenirs from your travels, do your best to account for all the benefactors in your life too.

​​​​​​​Lucky destinations: Indonesia, India, Hungary, Brazil
Lucky number: 4. Go for seats on the plane at Row 4 or any row that ends with 4.
Lucky travel companion: Rabbit
Travel notes: 2020 is a fruitful year for those born in the year of the Dog. It is also important to stop worrying too much about the things that are yet to come. When exploring a city, always remember traffic rules and pay special attention to oncoming traffic when crossing the road.

​​​​​​​Lucky destinations: Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Switzerland
Lucky numbers: 4 and 8. Your lucky row numbers are Rows 4, 8 and those that end with either digit.
Lucky travel companions: Rabbit and Goat
Travel notes: This year presents both challenges and opportunities for those born in the year of the Pig. When you’re travelling, keep yourself warm and take a nap during your flight. Keep yourself hydrated and come prepared with some general meds and vitamins to keep up good health and immunity during your vacation.

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