Places to Hang out during the Lantern Festival

2010-02-26 09:07:35 CRIENGLISH.com Web Editor: Zhao Lixia

The coming weekend will be China's annual lantern festival, so what are the celebrations across the country? We here introduce some of them in major cities.

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1. Qianmen Shang Yuan Lantern Party, Beijing

Highlight: Lion dancing performances

Time: February 23 to 28
Location: Qianmen Street, Beijing

Organizers plan to restore and expand the original Shang Yuan Lantern Party which used to be held in Beijing's central Qianmen area in the Ming (1368 – 1644) and Qing (1644 – 1911) Dynasties. Featuring an exhibition of elegant handmade lanterns by craftsmen from across the nation, the party will provide a festive gathering where visitors can appreciate the art of traditional lanterns with modern technology while enjoying riddles and fun games.

Free entry

How to get there: Many bus routes would take you there but the most convenient way is to take the subway line 2 and get off at Qianmen station.

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