Gorgeous lantern show brightens Yantai
More Lantern Festival activities in Yantai counties:
1. Longkou Nanshan Scenic Area
Longkou Nanshan Scenic Area will launch a grand firework show on the eve of Lantern Festival. It will also hold two assemblies for New Year blessings at 9:30 and 18:30 on March 2.
Location: Nanshan Tourist Resort, Longkou, Yantai
Tel: 0535-8615090
2. Qixia Moushi Park
A series of celebration activities such as festive lanterns, folk performances, solving lantern riddles and enjoying yuanxiao, sweet dumplings made of glutinous rice flour, have been prepared for Lantern Festival.
Location: No 6, Zhuangyuan Lu, Xiguang Lu, Qixia city, Yantai.
Tel: 0535-5228372/5211694
3. Penglai Qijiguang Former Residence
The 2018 Penglai Folk Lantern Show will be held from Feb 19 to March 4 to greet the upcoming Lantern Festival. Traditional celebrations such as lantern-riddle guessing, folk custom exhibition, a traditional folk dance show and tasting of local delicacies will be on offer. Tickets are 20 yuan ($2.98) per person.
Location: No 12 Huahe Lu Penglai, Yantai.
Tel: 0535-3736656
4. Qixiataixugong temple fair
A grand temple fair is to be held on Feb 20 to March 6 featuring a series of celebrating activities including lantern-riddle guessing, intangible culture heritage performances, amusing games for children and yangko dances.
Location: No 33 Yingbin Lu Qixia city, Yantai.
Tel: 0535-5200799
5. Changdao Temple Fair
Mazu Temple in Changdao county, Yantai, welcomes Lantern Festival with a series of blessing activities to present historical Mazu culture.
Location Mazu Temple in Changao county, Yantai.
Tel : 0535-3212907