2021-02-26 12:00:00

[In Focus]: 2021 Lantern Festival at Yu Garden

A massive light show to mark the final day of CNY.

A picture-driven look at what's new, cool, special and weird about Shanghai. This is the view from the ground, through the lens of our photographers.

Note: This article covers the Yu Garden Lantern Festival in a previous year. For the latest edition, see: Yu Garden Lantern Festival 2026 – All About Horses

Yu Garden is celebrating the end of Chinese New Year by hosting their annual Lantern Festival. The festival runs from February 25 to March 1 (4-10pm). Admission for adults is 50rmb, and for children it's 30rmb.

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