As 2025 kicks off, Shanghai's iconic Yuyuan Garden is dazzling visitors with its annual Lantern Festival, transforming the historic site into a glowing wonderland. 🏮 This year's celebration honors the Year of the Snake, featuring serpent-shaped lanterns that twist and shimmer alongside mythical creatures from ancient Chinese lore.
Inspired by the 2,000-year-old Classic of Mountains and Seas—a text brimming with fantastical beasts and legends—the festival's lantern displays include surreal forests, towering mountainscapes, and creatures that seem to leap from storybooks. 🐉 The theme, 'Everything is beautiful, every life is marvelous,' underscores the harmony between nature and human creativity.
Running until February 12, 2025, the festival is a must-see for travelers and culture buffs. Pro tip: Nighttime visits offer the full magic, with lights reflecting off traditional pavilions and ponds. 🌙✨
