Year of the Horse Festival Guide

January 26, 2026

Check out the city-wide celebrations for Spring Festival and Lantern Festival.

Shanghai's must-see Chinese New Year lantern fairs

January 23, 2026

Here's your guide to the most enchanting lantern fairs for the Chinese New Year celebration, where timeless heritage meets contemporary magic.

Temporary traffic controls announced for Yuyuan Lantern Festival

January 23, 2026

To ensure safe and orderly movement, traffic police will implement temporary control measures based on real-time crowd conditions.

Legoland Shanghai Resort to host its first Spring Festival celebration

January 22, 2026

Legoland Shanghai Resort will host its first-ever Spring Festival event, running from Jan 28 to March 3.

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Caojing Shuike Scenic Area

January 21, 2026

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

Celebrate the Year of the Horse in festive Fengjing water town

January 20, 2026

This Spring Festival holiday, the historic Fengjing town in Shanghai's Jinshan district will stage a series of festive activities from Feb 17 to 23.

Get your tickets: Yuyuan Lantern Festival opens on Jan 26

January 16, 2026

Tickets fro Yuyuan Garden folk art lantern zone are available from Jan 19 to March 3.

Cast, catch & celebrate: Xisha Mingzhu Lake winter fishing festival

January 14, 2026

The Xisha Mingzhu Lake scenic area in Chongming district is hosting a winter fishing festival, offering a lively lineup of fishing activities, cultural experiences, and fresh local flavors until March 3.

Shanghai launches season of ice and snow activities

January 06, 2026

Over the course of the 12th National Public Ice and Snow Season, Shanghai will host 40 ice- and snow-themed events and competitions.

Celebrate New Year in Shanghai: Shows, fireworks and more

December 26, 2025

As the new year approaches, Shanghai is rolling out a rich lineup of cultural and tourism events, inviting visitors to experience the city's unique urban charm and usher in a joyful 2026.