2026 Guangzhou Spring Festival Guide | Generated by AI
To visit Lingnan Park (also referred to in the context of Guangzhou Cultural Park and University City area activities) during this year’s Spring Festival (2026), here’s what you need to know:
Key Events and Locations
- Guangzhou Cultural Park (Lingnan Cultural Park) is hosting the 2026 “Spring Flower and Lantern Festival” from February 16th (Chinese New Year’s Eve) to March 3rd (the 15th day of the first lunar month). The event features nearly 40 cultural activities, including traditional folk performances, calligraphy and painting exhibitions, dragon and lion dance parades, and song and dance galas. There will also be a special lantern festival from February 25th to March 3rd, offering a blend of flower appreciation, lantern viewing, and folk customs.
- Yuexiu Park is the main venue for the 2026 Guangzhou Spring Festival Lantern Festival, running from January 30th to March 8th. This festival highlights Lingnan culture through immersive trails, physical lanterns, virtual projections, and live performances, guiding visitors through key cultural epochs.
- Eight major parks, including Yuexiu Park, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Guangzhou Orchid Garden, Liuhua Lake Park, Guangzhou Zoo, Yunluo Botanical Garden, Haizhu Square, and Guangzhou Cultural Park, are collaborating to present the 2026 Spring Festival Lantern Fair. The theme is “Cantonese Rhymes Through Millennia, Global Unity in Heart,” offering a dazzling feast of light and shadow showcasing Lingnan culture.
Special Features
- Lingnan Culture Immersion Trail: This trail integrates physical lanterns, virtual projections, and live performances, guiding visitors through key cultural epochs from the Nanyue Kingdom to the prosperous trading era.
- Traditional and Modern Fusion: The festival combines intangible cultural heritage lantern crafts with digital technology, creating immersive environments and diverse consumption experiences.
Practical Tips
- Dates: Most events run from late January to early March, with the main lantern festival at Yuexiu Park starting January 30th and the flower and lantern festival at Guangzhou Cultural Park starting February 16th.
- Locations: Focus on Yuexiu Park and Guangzhou Cultural Park for the most comprehensive Lingnan cultural experience.
- Activities: Expect flower markets, lantern displays, folk performances, and interactive cultural activities.
How to Participate
- Transport: Both Yuexiu Park and Guangzhou Cultural Park are accessible via Guangzhou’s metro system. Yuexiu Park is near Yuexiu Park Station (Line 2), and Guangzhou Cultural Park is near Xiti 2nd Road in Liwan District.
- Tickets: Most events are free, but some special exhibitions or performances may require tickets. Check official park websites for updates.
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