Caojing Shuike Scenic Area in Jinshan district will host a series of festive activities this Spring Festival holiday, offering visitors the chance to experience traditional customs and local culture in a vibrant seasonal setting.

1. Traditional folk activities

• New Year woodblock printing: Create your own folk art print
• Handmade lanterns: Craft a fish-shaped lantern symbolizing abundance
• Spring couplet writing: Convey your own poetic New Year wishes
• Gold-foil calendar art: Design a unique metallic calendar
• Lucky knot weaving: Braid traditional Chinese knots for good fortune
• DIY festival decor: Use grains and seeds to make festive ornaments

When & where:

• Feb 15-16: 1 pm to 4 pm at Shuiku village committee
• Feb 17: 1 pm to 4 pm at Orieco Club Hotel

Note: Some activities require a fee.

2. Festive market

Browse stalls along the Shuiku village committee corridor offering local Jinshan specialties, household goods, and farm products. Stock up on authentic Jinshan flavors and crafts, all in one place!

When: Feb 10-15

Where: Shuiku village committee corridor

3. Time capsule postbox

Visitors are invited to write a New Year greeting card and place it into the "time capsule" postbox. Those who return for next year's celebration will receive their message from the past, along with one complimentary scenic shuttle ride.

When: Feb 15-16, 2 pm to 4 pm

Where: Man Coffee

4. Interactive quest

Follow the "search for fortune" quest line by finding NPCs, collecting six different "福" (fú, meaning "fortune") characters, taking photos, and redeeming a prize!

When: Feb 15-16, 2 pm to 4 pm

Where: Around Orieco Club Hotel

5. Wall of good fortune

Add your own "福" character to a communal wall of wishes.

When: Feb 15-16, 2 pm to 4 pm

Where: Entrance of Orieco Club Hotel

6. Local food workshops

In Jinshan, fanggao (square rice cake) is a must-have New Year’s treat, symbolizing growth and prosperity. Participate in a hands-on workshop at Shi Yu Xiao Si Yuan restaurant to learn how to sift rice flour, fill molds, and steam these traditional cakes, then taste them fresh and warm.

You can also try making eight-treasure rice, a sweet dish representing reunion, sweetness, and good luck.

When: Feb 15-16, 2 pm to 4 pm

Where: Shi Yu Xiao Si Yuan restaurant

Source: Jinshan district Caojing town government