The Qinhuai Lantern Festival is a must-see! The Chinese aesthetic is on full display.

🌆 As night falls, take a stroll through a world of bright lights and ancient charm. The Qinhuai Lantern Festival at Bailuzhou Park in Nanjing will take you into a dreamlike world! 📅 This year's Bailuzhou Qinhuai Lantern Festival will be held from December 1, with the theme of "Ling Snake and Egret: 600 Years of Painting." 46 themed lanterns will light up the entire park. 🌟 Recommended reasons: 🔍 Early experience: Compared with previous years, the lantern festival opens one month earlier, providing more choices for tourists. 🎨 Rich lanterns: Several new ground lanterns have been added, making it easier to take photos up close. 🛤️ Unique route: Carefully planned tour routes ensure you don't miss any exciting moments. 🚗 Transportation guide: 🅿️ Self-driving: Parking spaces in the scenic area are limited, so self-driving is not recommended. 🚆 Public transportation: Take Metro Line 3 to Wudingmen Station or Confucius Temple Station, and walk to the south gate or west gate. 📸 Check-in spots: 🚪 Nuwa Lantern at the West Gate: Be amazed as soon as you enter, as if traveling through time and space. 🌉 Wanyue Bridge: The right side is a great check-in spot with a great atmosphere. 🌉 Yinyue Bridge: The fairy and the painting blend together, creating a beautiful scene. 🌉 Huanhua Bridge: Boats shuttle back and forth, like a street market in the sky. 🏮 Corridor in front of Egret Tower: Well-lit, suitable for portraits. 🗺️ Tour route planning: Enter from the west gate, pass through Egret Tower, Qiubo Bridge, Egret Island, Yanbo Bridge, Xinyuan Building, and Yinyue Bridge, and finally return from the west gate. Enter the park after 9:00 pm, when there are fewer people and beautiful scenery, perfect for taking photos. 🎫 Tickets and opening hours: 💰 Tickets: CNY 50 during the day, CNY 100 at night (discounts available on online platforms). ⏰ Opening hours: December 1 to April 30, 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm daily, lights on at 5:00 pm. 🏨 Accommodation guide: 🏢 Jinling Hotel: Located in the city center, convenient transportation, and attentive service. 🏠 Homestays near Confucius Temple: Moderate prices, within walking distance of the scenic area. 🍽️ What to eat: 🍢 Confucius Temple Snack Street: Don't miss classic delicacies such as duck blood vermicelli soup and osmanthus sugar taro seedlings. 🍜 Simple meals in Bailuzhou: Prepare some snacks, as not all shops in the park are open yet. 📝 Tips: 👩‍💼 Visit on weekdays, when there are fewer people than on weekends; enter the park after 8:00 pm for better photo effects. 👘 Hanfu has a high photo rate, but remember to bring a thick coat to keep warm. 📸 Bring your own fill light if possible to improve photo quality. 🎉 There is a drone lantern show every night, so don't forget to enjoy this visual feast.