Lantern riddles, horse-themed lanterns and fairs with trendy toys... If you're still wondering what to do for the upcoming Lantern Festival, this guide will help you find the most authentic and fashionable ways to celebrate the festival!
Temple Fairs
"Trendy Chaoyang, Urban Culture Fair"
This fair offers themed lanterns, trendy spots for photo-taking, stalls of festive goods, and tech-powered parades, featuring representations of over 10 famous pandas. In collaboration with Douyin, the fair also has a "Heartbeat Zone" (心动街区). After dusk, the entire venue will be fantastically illuminated with support from game titles like "Eggy Party". Come here tomorrow for an incredible mix of traditional blessings and contemporary trends!
Time: Until March 8
POP LAND Tour Event
Inside the themed "ICH and Huafang Boat" zone (非遗画舫), you will find displays of Beijing-style paper cuts, cloisonné works, dough figurines and other exhibits integrating traditional techniques and famous characters. You can also try your hand at woodblock rubbing to make your own Chinese New Year paintings with the Chinese character "Fu" (福) and IP characters such as Twinkle Twinkle. Don't forget to say hi to LABUBU, Twinkle Twinkle, MOLLY and other characters up close. MOKOKO, a hit of the POP MART franchise, is now wearing her spring outfit and waiting for you at the dessert shop for a photo.
Time: Until March 8
798 Chinese New Year Art Walk
In collaboration with the China Fashion Association, a fashion show will be held here, featuring models dressed in Chinese-inspired couture and creatively integrating artwork based on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) themes. You can also see Beijing's largest lantern wall and the interactive installation "Ride until the Stars Rise" (骑到星星升起). In the evening, the "God of Wealth" will ride around the zone on horseback to bestow his blessings — you won't want to miss this chance for a festive fortune!
Time: March 3
Commercial Districts and Other Fairs
Joy City Chaoyang
Deli Super Stationery Festival (得力超级文具节) is underway here, with a special zone for spring gift boxes, over 1,000 popular stationery products, and the best-selling products of 12 famous franchises. You can also take photos with Joke Bear and get a sugar painting that carries good wishes. In collaboration with Maoyan, the mall also hosts Beijing's first spring flash mob event of "Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe", the latest film starring Jackie Chan, providing fans with a dazzling array of activities.
Time:
Deli Super Stationery Festival: Until March 8
Flash Mob Event of "Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe": Until March 5
China World Mall
Centered on the "Horse" motif, the mall is now hosting a Spring Festival exhibition series entitled "Auspicious Horses Galloping into Spring" (福马跃春). The Fish Lantern Art Parade (鱼灯艺术巡游) here showcases traditional cultural elements in a prosperous urban setting.
Time: Until March 8
TaiKoo Li Sanlitun
In collaboration with NEEDLESS, a popular cultural brand dedicated to lion dances, this commercial district is now hosting "Lion King in the Capital" (狮王入京), an event combining both traditional and trendy elements. A dedicated themed exhibition is also underway.
Time: Until March 3
INDIGO
The 8-meter-tall dynamic art installation titled "Fortune Steeds Arrive" (福马驾到) and another called "Fortune Steeds Carousel" (福马转转乐) are great places to snap some photos. Come and celebrate cultural heritage and trendy fun surrounded by hanging lanterns and installations inspired by galloping horses!
Time: Until March 8
SKP/SKP-S Beijing
Activities for this year's Spring Festival include tenfold shopping points, the Chinese New Year Fortune Campaign, and the Chinese New Year Dance Festival. In addition, the "GRAND HOLIDAY-S Sparkling Festival Season" is now underway, offering customers a dazzling array of festive experiences.
Time: Until March 3
(Source: Beijing Chaoyang)