Gexian Village in Jiangxi Province has become 2026's must-see Lunar New Year destination, drawing global wanderers with its sea of 1,000+ glowing lanterns! 🌟 Nestled against misty mountains, this historic village transformed into a real-life fairy tale during recent Year of the Horse celebrations, blending ancient traditions with Instagram-worthy moments.
Tourists wandered through lantern-lit alleyways while dragon dancers twisted through the crowds 🐉 and local artisans demonstrated century-old crafts. The highlight? A massive lantern parade featuring zodiac symbols and floating light installations – perfect for your TikTok feed! 🎥
"This isn't just tourism – it's cultural time travel," said Shanghai-based travel vlogger @WanderLin, whose reels of the event have already racked up 2M+ views. With night markets serving spicy Jiangxi noodles and handmade lunar-themed souvenirs, the village offers a full sensory immersion into China's spring festival traditions. 🥢🎆
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