Unforgettable experiences await at Jinshan tourism festival

english.shanghai.gov.cn| September 27, 2024

The 2024 Jinshan tourism festival opened with a dazzling ceremony on Sept 22, with more than 30 cultural and tourism activities awaiting visitors from near and far.

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Jinshanzui Fishing Village is set to hold a sea fishing culture festival from Sept 30 to Oct 7. [Photo/jinshan.gov.cn]

Visitors are invited to enjoy a firework show at the Jinshan City Beach on Oct 4 and Oct 6. Festivalgoers can also immerse themselves in sea fishing culture at Jinshanzui Fishing Village from Sept 30 to Oct 7.

Known for its millennial history and as a living relic of Jinshan's folk culture, the Zhujing lantern festival began on Sept 14 and runs until Oct 7.

This year's Jinshan tourism festival kicked off with a float parade, captivating the night's audience with a vibrant display of cultural and artistic elements.

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The float parade, a tradition of the annual Shanghai Tourism Festival since 1993, wound its way through Jinshan district. This year, 25 floats paraded through the city's 12 districts. [Photo/WeChat account: jinshantour]

The Legoland Shanghai Resort float was the first to meet the audience, giving visitors a sneak peek at the Legoland resort that will open in Jinshan's Fengjing town next year.

The Jinshan tourism festival will run through Oct 6. 

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A larger-than-life float constructed from LEGO bricks showcases a LEGO rendition of the legendary character Sun Wukong, the Monkey King in Journey to the West. [Photo/jinshan.gov.cn]

Sources: jinshan.gov.cn, WeChat account of Jinshan District Administration of Culture and Tourism at "jinshantour"