2025 Qinhuai Lantern Festival: A Dreamy Nightscape of Light and Shadow Through the Ages

🏞️ I finally had the chance to visit Bailuzhou Park in Nanjing and experience the charm of the Qinhuai Lantern Festival. As soon as I stepped into the park, the dazzling lights and bustling crowds immediately made me feel the festive atmosphere. 🌉 Bailuzhou Park is located in Qinhuai District, Nanjing, and is a bright pearl on the banks of the Qinhuai River. Every winter, the grand Qinhuai Lantern Festival is held here, attracting countless tourists with its exquisite lantern displays and rich cultural activities. This year's lantern festival opened a month earlier, with the theme of "Ling Snake and Egret: 600 Years of Painting," and 46 themed lanterns will take you through time and space to experience the perfect combination of ancient charm and modernity. 🚗 Transportation Guide: 📍 Address: No. 258 Changle Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 🚘 Self-driving: Due to the limited parking spaces around the scenic area, it is recommended to choose public transportation as much as possible. 🚇 Subway: Take Line 3 to Wudingmen Station (South Gate) or Confucius Temple Station (West Gate), and walk for a few minutes to reach the park. 🚶‍♂️ Recommended Route: From the West Gate ➡️ Bailu Tower ➡️ Qiubo Bridge ➡️ Bailu Island ➡️ Yanbo Bridge ➡️ Xinyuan Building ➡️ Yinyue Bridge ➡️ Xiexiu Pavilion ➡️ Yuanjia Bridge ➡️ Return to the West Gate. This route not only avoids the peak crowds but also allows you to enjoy the most spectacular lanterns. 📸 Recommended Lanterns: 1. 🌸 Nuwa Welcomes Guests: Located above the West Gate, Nuwa holds a rotating stone, symbolizing beauty. 2. 🦋 Dream Butterfly Dance: A dreamy space combined with trees, perfect for taking photos. 3. 🐉 Ao Mountain: A huge lantern group displays ancient Chinese mythology, spectacular. 4. 🐲 Hongfu Qitian: A cute mythical beast dozing on a lotus throne, heartwarming. 5. 🌟 Source of the Dragon: The ultimate expression of Chinese aesthetics, giving the dragon a beautiful vision of ascension. 💰 Ticket Information and Opening Hours: 🎫 Tickets: CNY 50 during the day, CNY 100 at night ⏰ Opening Hours: December 1 to April 30 of the following year, 17:00-23:00 every night 🏨 Nearby Accommodation: 1. 🏰 Jinling Hotel Confucius Temple: Just a few steps away from the scenic area, with complete facilities and attentive service. 2. 🏡 Nanjing Bailu Hotel: Elegant environment, cost-effective, suitable for family travel. 🍜 Food Recommendations: 🥘 Duck Blood Vermicelli Soup: Fresh and fragrant, spicy and appetizing. 🍮 Osmanthus Sugar Taro: Sweet but not greasy, warm and comforting. 📝 Tips: 🧥 The temperature in Nanjing is low at night, so don't forget to bring a thick coat. 🍫 Not all shops in the park are open yet, so you can bring some snacks to replenish your energy. 🎇 There is a drone lantern show every night, comparable to the Lantern Festival, so don't miss it!