Move over, Times Square ball drop—Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden just dropped a showstopping loong (dragon)-themed lantern to kick off Lunar New Year celebrations! The 12-meter-tall masterpiece, illuminated on January 20, is part of the garden’s annual lantern fair, which officially opens this weekend. Visitors are already flooding in to snap selfies and soak up the vibrant red-and-gold ambiance ahead of Spring Festival.
Artistic installations inspired by Chinese mythology now light up every corner of the 400-year-old garden, blending tradition with Instagram-worthy flair. Think glowing dragons coiled around pavilions, lantern-lit archways, and immersive displays that’ll make you feel like you’ve stepped into a Crazy Rich Asians set.
This year’s loong theme celebrates the Year of the Dragon, a symbol of power and luck in Chinese culture. Pro tip for travelers: The fair runs nightly until February 24—perfect timing for those planning a post-New Year’s adventure!
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The 12-meter-tall masterpiece, illuminated on January 20, is part of the garden’s annual lantern fair, which officially opens this weekend. Visitors are already flooding in to snap selfies 
and soak up the vibrant red-and-gold ambiance ahead of Spring Festival.
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