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2026-02-02  |  

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From  February 10 to March 3, Yuanmingyuan Park, or Old Summer Palace, will  welcome the first "Prosperous Yuanmingyuan · Ten Thousand Gardens  Welcoming Spring" (盛世圆明·万园迎春) lantern night tour event.

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With  five major themed sections and over 40 sets of large-scale lanterns on  display, the event will recreate the grand scene of the royal lantern  festival during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, allowing  visitors to experience the royal charm of the Chinese New Year.  

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This  event seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technological elements,  including sound and light projection, interactive sensing, and digital  art. Tourists will be able to touch and interact with the "Stone Monkey"  lantern set, and watch fantasy scenes created by the light and shadow  special effects. There will also be some dance performances by humanoid  robots.

The theme market at the event site will gather cultural  and creative handicrafts, fun interactive stalls, as well as authentic  Chinese New Year flavors such as sugar-coated haws, hot drinks, and  snacks.

Time: February 10 - March 3

Location: Yuanmingyuan Park

Ticketing Channels: Official WeChat account of "Haidian Wenlv Jituan" (海淀文旅集团), Meituan (美团) App

Currently,  the early bird tickets for the event are sold only in limited  quantities! Come to Yuanmingyuan to experience the unique festive  atmosphere of the imperial gardens!

(Source: Beijing Haidian)