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! 🌏✈️
