Hangzhou will become a festive and splendid ocean of Chinese spring lanterns in the three days starting from February 16th to 18th. Numerous theme shows, located in different districts of the city, are welcoming the local people to enjoy the grandeur. In particular, the Xixi Wetland Park will put on a romantic firework show.
The Westlake area is celebrating the Lantern Festival by paying a tribute to Su Dongpo, an eminent poet in Song Dynasty. In Wushan Square, people can see ancient city walls and gateways decorated in colorful and sparkling lights. In Binjiang Park, the river will be lighted up by the glow of the floating lanterns.
The Hushu Commercial Area will be sleepless due to the ever-bright lightings. The Westlake Culture Square will feature a wall of lanterns with the theme of Blessings and Longevity . Tourists to the Qingchun Square can put their smartness to test by challenging the lantern riddles. Qukou Square of Xiasha will offer the audience a feast of festivity with as many as fifty grand lantern sets.