Preview of Shanghai's Mid-Autumn Festival events
Yuyuan Garden
Representing the city's historical traits, Yuyuan Garden is set to host a vibrant Mid-Autumn Festival celebration from Sept 6 to 26. Embracing various interpretations of the moon goddess, the garden will be adorned with intricate light installations and captivating light shows that will illuminate the architectural marvels within the premises. Feifei, the beloved mascot IP of Yuyuan Garden and a mystical creature from the Classics of Mountains and Rivers, will act as the tour guide leading visitors through the venue, offering a unique and enchanting experience.
Time: Sept 6-26
Location: No 265, Middle Fangbing Road, Huangpu district
The Inlet
The Inlet commercial area will enhance its Shanghai-style alleys by installing eight sets of light decorations that beautifully fuse Western and Eastern influences.
Time: Until Oct 20
Location: Exit 3 of Metro Line 10 North Sichuan Road Station (crossroad of North Sichuan Road and Wujin Road)
Panlong Tiandi
Dubbed the Full Moon Festival, Panlong Tiandi is poised to transform into a cultural epicenter for the Mid-Autumn season, featuring over 90 performances, a four-day light parade, and more than 50 workshops, where intangible cultural heritage inheritors will showcase their traditional techniques alongside the waterfront activities.
Time: Until Sept 17
Location: No 123 Panding Road, Qingpu district
Pujiang Country Park
The Shanghai Miracle Garden nestled within Pujiang Country Park is set to stage an expansive outdoor light show covering 430,000 square meters featuring interactive multimedia spaces and live performances.
Time: Until Oct 27
Location: No 8 Lane 2578, Puxing Road, Minhang district
Ancient Tang dynasty style Mid-Autumn Festival carnival
As a highlight of the annual Shanghai Tourism Festival, this year's carnival is set to unite various urban districts such as Xuhui West Bund, Longhua area, and other bustling locales. Together, they will host vibrant carnivals brimming with a delightful mix of tourism, shopping, and cultural events, promising a colorful and engaging experience for all attendees.
Time: Sept 15-17
Location: Guilin Park, Longhua, Xujiahui Origin, Xuhui West Bund
Jinshan City Beach
The Jinshan City Beach will showcase its Mid-Autumn Festival events named Moon Arises from the Sea with light decorations on the beach emulating the exploration of the moon, the performance of iron spark, and other stage shows.
Time: Sept 15-17
Location: No 7555, Huhang Road, Jinshan district
Sources: "shanghaitourism" WeChat account, the above-mentioned venues