Nothing says Spring Festival more than lanterns! Here is a list of lantern events you won't want to miss!
The Megalights Wonderland
The Megalights Wonderland covers an area of 26.67 hectares and features over a thousand colorful lantern sets dedicated to six themes: "Auspicious Dragon's Blessings", "Wenyu's Myths", "Magic Zone", "Vast Interstellar Space", "Enchanted Jungle", and "New Year Blessings", with special lantern shows and performances also planned for visitors.
Opening Hours
From February 2 to July 30
16:30 - 22:00 (last entry at 21:00)
Location
Beijing Wenyuhe Park
Beijing International Flower Port
2024 Folk Lantern Carnival - An Age of Prosperity
This carnival kicked off on February 2 and will last until February 24. During this period, Beijing International Flower Port's walkways are lit up with 32 exquisite lantern sets. Visitors can expect a wide range of traditional folk parades with dragon and lion dances, stilt walking, land boats, Yangge (Yangko) dance, diabolo, and revolving lanterns. Unique regional gastronomical treats from all over China are also offered, providing visitors with an immersive food, entertainment, and shopping experience.
Opening Hours
From February 2 to 24
09:00 - 21:00
Location
Beijing International Flower Port
2nd Lantern Art Festival at Beijing Expo Park
For this lantern art festival, Beijing Expo Park has set up a technology-powered lantern area to tell the tale of Emperor Shun, a legendary Chinese ruler so closely tied to Yanqing District, through seven interconnected sections: namely "Soaring Dragon", "Into the Mystery", "Totem", "Flower Rain", "Realm of Promise", "Agriculture", and "Age of Prosperity". The immersive experience will take visitors back in time on a journey to ancient Guirui, the hometown of Emperor Shun.
Opening Hours
From December 21, 2023 to March 15, 2024
17:30 - 21:00
Location
Beijing Expo Park
(Source: The Beijing News)