Qingdao is so ahead of the times, the Lunar New Year lantern festival is amazing!

You must come to Qingdao to see the lantern festival every year during the Lunar New Year!! The atmosphere is amazing, the festive spirit is at 100000% - 🏮 Huiquan Square Lantern Festival 🌟 Highlights: Huiquan Square is a popular location for the Qingdao Lunar New Year Lantern Festival, with thousands of lanterns, a New Year temple fair, and a folk market. It's a great place to bring your family and kids to experience the lively New Year atmosphere. ⏰ Dates: February 10 - March 11 📍 Address: Huiquan Square, Shinan District, Qingdao - 🏮 Jimo Ancient City Lantern Festival 🌟 Highlights: The Jimo Ancient City Lantern Festival is set against the backdrop of the ancient city walls, creating a wonderful scene at every step, incorporating traditional cultural elements such as the Chinese zodiac and the Lunar New Year. There are also intangible cultural heritage performances and local snacks 🍖, allowing you to fully experience the traditional New Year atmosphere. ⏰ Dates: February 2 - February 25 📍 Address: Jimo Ancient City, Jimo District, Qingdao - 🏮 Mingyue Shanhaijian Lantern Festival 🌟 Highlights: With mysterious beasts as the lantern elements, combined with Chinese New Year culture, the theme of the lantern festival is "Lanterns Shine on China." There are also New Year activities such as iron flower throwing ✨ and ancient costume parades, full of festive spirit. ⏰ Dates: Starting January 18 📍 Address: Mingyue Shanhaijian, Chengyang District, Qingdao - 🏮 Fushan Bay Light Show 🌟 Highlights: The exterior walls of high-rise buildings along the coast are lit up with colorful lights, displaying beautiful animations that showcase the characteristics of Qingdao. It's a visual feast not to be missed during the Lunar New Year. ⏰ Dates: January 22 - February 12 (see details for specific lighting times) 📍 Address: Fushan Bay, Qingdao (the view is better near May Fourth Square) - 🏮 Qingdao New Year Art Lantern Festival 🌟 Highlights: During the lantern festival, there will be three main themes: "Enjoy Lanterns, Watch Performances, and Have Fun in the Park." ⏰ Dates: Daily from 10:00 to 22:00, admission ends one hour before closing. 📍 Location: China Railway Qingdao World Expo City