The 21-day First Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival in 2023 received overwhelming praise. If you missed it, don't worry! The 2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival is set to debut with a bright new perspective on October 18 and run till November 10, 2024. Let's take a quick look——

With"Amazing Chaoyang" as its permanent theme and "AI Gatherings in Chaoyang" as its annual theme,this year's light festivalwill havebrilliant light shows in areasincluding the Olympic Central District, Liangma River Cultural and Economic Zone, Wangjing, Chaowai Street, CBD, and Gaobeidian. To consistently strengthen each theme sector, it is anticipated that more than 40 lighting installation points, nine solicitation art projects, eighteen light and shadow performances, and surroundings with light and shadow will be set up in important building groups of Chaoyang District.

Showcasing the most beautiful "Dual Olympic City"

Beautiful light and shadow performances and a plethora of cultural and tourism-related activities can be found in the Olympic Central District at locations including the Bird's Nest, Water Cube, Olympic Tower, Central Axis expansion, and the Olympic Green's South Park Lawn. The city's first panoramic skylight food mobile bus will be unveiled during the Light Festival. Visitors can purchase tickets through the WeChat Mini Program, which will soon be available, to enjoy Western cuisine and breathtaking views of the Olympic Central District's landmarks.

Wandering around the dazzling international waterfront

In addition to illuminating the stunning buildings with shadows and light, the tranquil Chaoyang Park will beenhanced by the magnificent lights on both banks of the Liangma River. More than twenty light and shadow installations and performances will take place in the park, transforming Pop Mart City Fun Park into a surreal castle where light and shadow playfully create a world reminiscent of a lovely fairy tale.

Creating a unique light and shadow culture

Chaoyang District is organizing a series of events themed "2024 Light Festival · Trendy Chaoyang Consumption Season" to coincide with the International Light Festival. Integratingculture, business and tourism elements together, over thirty special consumption promotion activities will be held, including food, automobile, and creative co-branding.

From October 18 to November 10, please join us at the 2024 Beijing Chaoyang International Lighting Festival!

Note: photos via the 2023 Beijing Chaoyang International Light Festival

(Source: Digital Media Center of Chaoyang District)