Yuyuan Lantern Festival Must-See | 2025 Lantern Festival Guide

Hey guys, the 2025 Yuyuan Lantern Festival is here! This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Yuyuan Lantern Festival, and there are so many highlights waiting for you to check out. Grab your notebook and jot them down! 🎉 Lantern Festival Dates • Lantern lighting dates: January 1–February 12, 2025. Lanterns will not be lit on New Year's Eve (January 28). • Entry times: • Regular days (Monday–Thursday, January 26, February 7): 16:00–22:00. • Peak days (Friday–Sunday, New Year's Day, Spring Festival, Lantern Festival): 14:00–22:00. 🎫 Ticket Prices Tickets are required after 14:00 on peak days and after 16:00 on regular days. • Regular days: Adult tickets are CNY 50, child tickets are CNY 30. • Peak days: Adult tickets are CNY 80, child tickets are CNY 50. 🌈 Lantern Festival Highlights • Theme: This year's lantern festival is themed "All Things Beautiful, All Beings Wonderful," continuing the story of "The Wonderful Yuyuan of Mountains and Seas: Jungle Secret Realm." It's super creative! • Four portals: Leading to different wonderlands, symbolizing four beautiful wishes, and experiencing the vitality of all things. • Five themed scenes: • Golden Square: Tree of Life, showcasing the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature. • Ninghui Road: Butterfly Valley, creating the dream of "Zhuang Zhou dreaming of a butterfly." • Central Square: Golden Snake Brings Good Fortune, a lively jungle scene. • Zigzag Bridge: As if walking into a "jungle paradise," full of vitality. • Yuyuan Old Street: Reviewing 30 years of lantern history and experiencing the beauty of Chinese lantern art. 🎨 Special Exhibition Recommendations During the lantern festival, there will also be the "Beyond Lanterns: 30 Years of Yuyuan Lantern Festival and Chinese Lantern Art Exhibition," featuring 13 ancient lantern treasures and 10 Xiaoxiaochang New Year paintings. 🌟 Tips Family tickets and parent-child tickets are super cost-effective, cheaper than buying separately. • Buy tickets in advance to avoid queues. • Dress warmly for a more comfortable lantern festival experience.