The Chinese consider red and gold auspicious colours. So, it would just be great if you could get any gift of golden colour and wrap it with red paper. There are golden colour chocolates available in the market. Get them and wrap them in a red paper and this could be one of the best Chinese New Year hostess gifts.

You can also get the hostess books on cookery which will be appreciated much. This will show you concern for her work in the kitchen. Luxurious handsoaps and lotions are other Chinese New Year hostess gifts that will show your concern for her work.

A small pot of herb from a nursery or some fresh flowers or house plant makes great Chinese New Year hostess gifts too. You could also even hit on a bottle of good wine as the Chinese people love good wine.

However, while getting the Chinese New Year hostess gifts keep in mind the tradition of the party and then get the gifts. A gift of something red and gold will make one of the perfect Chinese New Year hostess gifts. These are auspicious colours which are believed to bring in good luck and fortune. As the simplest of all gifts, you could gift the hostess a red envelope with some cash in it. The hostess will appreciate the meaning and value behind the gift that its cost or price.