While Celebrating Spring Festival in Jingzhou, Don't Miss This Newly Popular Check-In Spot!
As the saying goes, 'On the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, slaughter chickens and go to the big market.' In traditional folk customs, on this day every household slaughters their own poultry, goes to the market, and does shopping to prepare for the upcoming New Year. Although the 'big market' is no longer to be found these days, people still enjoy strolling around bustlingly on this day, soaking up the festive Spring Festival atmosphere. And the Yuanboyuan Lantern Festival provides the perfect venue for this.
This year's Yuanboyuan Spring Festival Lantern Festival is already the second edition. Last year's first edition likely amazed many, with the only pity being that it ended too early due to special circumstances. This year, the lantern festival builds on last year's achievements to bring everyone an even more ultimate visual experience. With 43 uniquely styled dreamlike lantern sets and thousands of colorful lanterns, Yuanboyuan is transformed into a dazzling spectacle, with a feast of lights as far as the eye can see. These lantern sets are not only beautiful but also imbued with various wonderful emotions and meanings. Below are a few selected 'auspicious lantern sets' to give you a taste.
The 'Drumming Jingzhou' lantern set can be seen as soon as you enter the North Gate. The festive big drums are exquisitely beautiful, brimming with the rich colors of the New Year. The overwhelming flavor of the New Year instantly ignites passion and elevates the joyous festive atmosphere to its peak. The 'Happy New Year' lantern set features a huge festive colorful ball suspended in the air, surrounded by flowers. The light of clusters of flowers creates a joyful space; stepping inside feels like entering a dreamy fairy-tale world, making it an absolute must-visit photo spot. The 'Harmony and Beauty' lantern set, with lotus flowers as the main element, is fantastically and beautifully shaped, and is one of the most worthwhile lantern sets to see at this festival. At the same time, it uses the homophone of 'lotus' to wish everyone family happiness and harmony in all things... Besides these lantern sets, there are many more dazzling lantern scenes waiting for you to discover.
After seeing this, aren't you tempted? The excitement goes far beyond this. Strolling through the Yuanboyuan Spring Festival Lantern Festival isn't just about a quick look and taking photos. There are more activities and plenty of excitement waiting for you to unlock! Watching performances, eating delicious food, fun interactive activities... The rich and varied activities reveal a strong flavor of the New Year. This Spring Festival cultural feast presented by Yuanboyuan is a must-visit choice for the whole family to enjoy together during the Spring Festival!
