Unit March 22
Chengdu Expo Park Lantern Festival
成都世博园「南北年味儿在世园」新春灯会
Running from February 10 to March 22, the World Expo Park lantern festival spans 41 days and features over 200 lantern installations across three themed zones. The experience goes beyond viewing, weaving together food, performances, shopping, and interactive light shows.
2026 年 2 月 10 日至 3 月 22 日，成都世界园艺博览园将展出 200 余组灯组，围绕三大主题灯区，融合“吃喝玩乐游购赏”七大体验。
Dates:
Feb. 10 – March 22, 2026
Venue:
Chengdu World Expo Park
成都世界园艺博览园
Scan QR for tickets 扫描二维码购票
Unit March 3
“Millennial Waterways, Blessings of Dujiangyan” Lantern Festival
「千年堰运·福满都江」主题灯会
Perfect for a day trip plus night view. Held in the historic Guanxian Old Town of Dujiangyan, this free lantern festival brings local legends to life, from Li Bing’s water control stories to folk tales rooted in Qingcheng Mountain.
Dates:
Until March 3, 2026
Venue:
Guanxian Old Town, Dujiangyan
都江堰灌县古城
Admission:
Free
Time:
18:30-23:00
Unit March 1
Oriental Fantasy Lantern Festival
东方幻境花灯节
Inside Haichang Ocean Park, giant lanterns inspired by the Monkey King, glowing mushroom forests, and interactive installations create a fully immersive night walk, uniquely blending ocean themes with Eastern legends.
Starting January 1, Chengdu Polar Ocean Park has launched the “Oriental Fantasy Lantern Festival,” using light and shadow to recreate mythological scenes and offering an immersive Chinese-style night experience. Families can explore the ocean wonders and meet adorable marine animals during the day, then stroll through a sea of myth-inspired lanterns at night. Most of the lantern displays are already lit—don’t wait, gather your friends and plan your visit now!
在海合安成都极地海洋公园内，齐天大圣、奶龙互动灯组与海洋精灵灯组共同构成沉浸式夜游体验。
Dates:
Until March 1, 2026
Venue:
Haichang Chengdu Polar Ocean Park
海合安成都极地海洋公园
Tickets:
Scan QR for tickets 扫描二维码购票
① Afternoon Discount Ticket: ¥99 (Valid for entry after 16:00, usable from January 23–25)
② Youth Discount Ticket: ¥88 / Single Adult Discount Ticket: ¥188 (Valid for use until January 31)
Unit March 8
Intangible Heritage Thousand Lantern Garden
非遗千灯游园会
Set inside the International Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park, this lantern event blends traditional techniques with modern light art. Insects, plants, mythology, and even outer space themes fill nearly 100,000 square meters of immersive night scenery.
Dates:
Until March 8, 2026
Venue:
Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park
成都国际非遗博览园
Reservation required
Unit March 3
Wuhou Temple Fair
武侯祠成都大庙会
This is technically a temple fair, not a Lantern festival – but the differences are minor. The fair is a window into the past and a great opportunity to experience local culture and traditions.
The Wuhou Temple Fair is one of the most iconic large-scale Spring Festival themed events in Chengdu, attracting large crowds. The fair includes many traditional elements including a lantern show, cultural performances, food fairs, and cultural exhibitions. Spiritualism and mysticism is trending in China – with many more young people being interesting in temple culture, so expect to see both the young and old showing up here. Be prepared for huge crowds at this prime tourist destination.
Don’t miss the main stage of the Wuhou Temple Fair – where they will show several award-winning cultural, featured exhibitions and delicious food.
Date/ Time:
February 13 – March 3
Daily, 9:00-22:00
Tickets:
40RMB/ person
Venue:
Wuhou Shrine Museum 武侯祠博物馆
Address:
No. 233, Wuhouci Street, Wuhou District
武侯区武侯祠大街231号
Metro:
Line 10 Wuhouci Station Exit B
Tel:
028-85535951
Unit February 15
Chengdu Jinsha Sun Festival 成都金沙太阳节
The lantern show at the famous Jinsha archaeological site is sure to be a story telling delight – as the lanterns here represent many of the precious findings such as the golden sun bird, from the sacrificial time of ancient Chinese sun worship and sun mythology.
If you are after a big dose of ancient Shu history, this is the lantern fair for you.
Date/ Time:
Jan. 25 – Feb. 15
Tickets:
From 66RMB
Venue:
Jinsha Site Museum 金沙博物馆
Address:
Qingyang District, Jinsha Yizhi Road (Qing Yang Avenue) No. 2
金沙遗址博物馆, 金沙遗址路2号 (青羊大道227号)
Metro:
Jinsha Site Museum, Metro Line 7
Tel.:
028-87303522
Until March 9
Tianfu Paradise International Panda Lantern Festival
第55届成都国际熊猫灯会
- A New Chapter for Sichuan Lanterns
- Bustling Chengdu Nights
- Galloping Horses on Shu Roads
- Peach Blossoms of the Ancient Post Town
- Prosperous and Joyful New Year
- Summit of Xifeng Island
Daily limit free admission of 5000 people
Book online in advance https://xmdh.028wlkj.com/lanternH5/#/home
(Most days already seem fully booked)
Venue:
龙泉驿区东安湖溪峰岛
(behind Century City Exhibition Center)
Address:
No. 777 Shijicheng Road, Gaoxin District
高新区世纪城路777号
Until March 3
TaiKoo Li Chengdu
“骐骥织光福马迎春Wishing You A Great Year of the Horse”
In the Lunar Year of the Horse (Bing Wu), Taikoo Li Chengdu draws inspiration from the spirit of the steed, blending the aesthetic of rotating lanterns with the intricate art of Chinese knot weaving to create an art installation that embodies warmth, blessings, vitality, and energy. We warmly invite you to gather with family and friends here, and amidst the flowing light and shadow and interwoven threads, weave warmth together and celebrate the festive season.
Location:
Taikoo Li Chengdu, Temple Square
成都太古里, 慢广场
Address:
DongDa Street No. 9, Jinjiang District
锦江区东大街9号
Metro:
Chunxi Road, Metro Line 2/3
Time:
Until March 3
Admission:
Free
Until After the Lantern Festival
Dongmen Lantern Festival
成都东门市井2026年“龙马精神·市井民俗灯会节”
This lantern exhibition features six themed displays, with over 1,000 handcrafted lanterns suspended among the traditional grey-tiled roofs and brick walls. The designs include galloping horses alongside local cultural elements such as bamboo weaving and Shu embroidery, vividly recreating the warm, nostalgic glow of old Chengdu’s street markets.
Address:
Dongmen Shijing
（No. 9 Lingke West Road, Shizishan Subdistrict, Jinjiang District）
东门市井（成都市锦江区狮子山街道菱窠西路9号）
Metro:
Shizishan Station, Metro Line 7
7号线, 狮子山地铁站
Time:
Jan.15- after the Lantern Festival in 2026
Admission:
Free
Out of Town:
Until March 3
Zigong Lantern Show 自贡灯会
The original (32st!), the biggest and the most famous, it is one of the largest folk cultural activities in China. Zigong’s festival ranks among the top events celebrating heritage in modern times. The most famous and lavish lantern festival near Chengdu, combines classical Chinese art, with state of the art lighting technology. This year a special section is also dedicated to cosplay.
Time:
Jan.23 – March 3
Daily, 18:00 – 22:30
17:00 – 22:30
Tickets:
Normal 118RMB, oldest &kids 80RMB
Venue:
Zigong Lantern Park 中华彩灯大世界
How to get there:
-High speed railway, click here
-2.5 hr buses run from Beimen, Chadianzi Station every half hour (78RMB)
-Around 500RMB by Didi
Address:
Dongyandu Avenue, Da’an District, Zigong
自贡市大安区东盐都大道北侧
Until March 3
Linqiong Ancient City Lantern Festival:Ancient Charm,Eternal Lights
古城新韵，灯映千年
As one of the first batch of historic and cultural cities in Sichuan Province, Linqiong boasts a history of more than 2,300 years.To this day, several ancient streets and alleys from the Ming and Qing dynasties (A.D. 1368-1911) such as Dabei Street and Xingxian Street still retain their original appearance. Traditional courtyards in western Sichuan stand alongside modern boutiques along the cobblestone paths, exuding the unique market vitality in Sichuan.
During the Spring Festival, Linqiong is bathed in festive light. During the holiday in 2026, over80 sets of lanterns that incorporate local history and cultural customs will guide visitors through a journey across time. Visitors can take photos at various interactive art installations and themed exhibitions,enjoy song and dance performances inspired by the lifestyle in Qionglai, wander through characteristic markets,and experience intangible cultural heritage crafts,discovering the distinctive charm of ancient traditions meeting modern life.
Address:
100 meters west of the intersection of Dabei Street and the Pedestrian Street,Qionglai,Chengdu
成都市邛崃市大北街与步行街交叉口西100米
Date/Time:
February 14 – March 3, 2026
Until March 3
Fire Dragon Dance at Huanglongxi Ancient Town
黄龙溪火龙灯舞——龙吟古镇 火耀千年
The ancient town will stage a new version of the traditional fire dragon dance every evening at 7pm during the Spring Festival holidays. This year’s show will include local cultural elements and highlight local farming activities.
Location:
Huanglongxi Ancient Town 黄龙溪古镇
Address:
70 Huangjin Rd,. Huanglongxi County, Shuangliu District
双流区黄龙溪镇皇金路70号
Date/ Time:
Feb. 17 – 23, March 3
daily from 19:00-19:50
Admission:
Free
