The Shining Shanghai Light Up Jing'an festival is illuminating the night sky with its signature Spring Festival light shows across West Nanjing Road and Suhewan commercial areas.

West Nanjing Road

The light shows link key landmarks such as Jiuguang Pedestrian Street, Jing'an Park, and Jing'an Temple Square, transforming the bustling commercial area into a radiant spectacle.

Jiuguang Pedestrian Street

Traditional lanterns and avant-garde light installations blend to create a stunning fusion of old and new. Every snapshot is a masterpiece of modern Chinese New Year aesthetics.

Jing'an Temple Square

Accompanied by festive Chinese New Year tunes, the Spring Melody light show opens with a colorful and rhythmic display. The Serpentine Glow installation, featuring a neon-colored snake stretching in an arched form, exudes both fluidity and futuristic charm.

Jing'an Park

Jing'an Park is a dreamy winter wonderland where starlight and "snowflakes" intertwine, creating a romantic first-snow ambiance. Laser beams dance through the trees, casting an enchanting glow over every leaf.

Nearby, the Floating Lights Shadow Play represents iconic Jing'an landmarks, such as Jing'an Temple and the Shanghai Exhibition Center, through shadow puppetry. For a hands-on experience, visitors can participate in a printmaking activity to create their own lucky keepsakes.

Alternatively, people can explore Chinese communities across the globe and receive New Year greetings from afar by simply stepping through a virtual doorway.

Suhewan

The light show Spring Returns to Jing'an takes over the Suhewan waterfront, covering four chapters: Vibrant Nature, Flourishing Blooms, New Year's Blessings, and City Eat.

Vibrant Nature

The cityscape is a dynamic canvas, where radiant floral imagery recreates the elegance and depth of traditional Chinese paintings.

Flourishing Blooms

Brilliant floral projections dance across building facades, symbolizing the vitality of spring. Visitors can enjoy masterpieces by renowned artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Paul Gauguin at a breathtaking floral display.

New Year's Blessings

The spot is a must-visit interactive installation where shifting lights bring daily surprises and festive messages.

City Eat

Food is an essential part of the New Year celebration. Here, cutting-edge technology meets culinary artistry, crafting an imaginative feast for the senses, where every dish is both a visual and gustatory delight.

📅 Event duration: Now – Feb 12 (Lantern Festival)

⏰ Recommended visiting time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm (Optimal lighting effects)

📸 Photography tips:

Use wide-angle mode for the Snowy Spring installation at Jing'an Park and New Year's Blessings at Suhewan area.

Switch to night mode to capture the neon brilliance of the Serpentine Glow installation.

Source: WeChat account of Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism