A Splendid Moment | Lanterns Illuminate the Charm of Jiangnan, Festivities Enliven the Lantern Festival
Release date:
2024-02-21 10:00
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As the saying goes, “It’s still the New Year until the fifteenth day.”
Luzhi Ancient Town on the Fifteenth Day of the First Lunar Month
The festive atmosphere remains strong.
Under the glow of lanterns on the Lantern Festival, tonight we share a joyful reunion.
Solving lantern riddles and eating yuanxiao
Admiring lanterns under the full moon
The Lantern Festival in Luzhi is in full swing.
Solving lantern riddles, with one delightful surprise after another.
Watching the lantern festival and solving lantern riddles keep the traditions of the Lantern Festival alive. Under the covered walkways of the Luzhi Visitor Center, beneath rows of festive, auspicious lanterns, you’ll find carefully crafted riddles—many of which are inspired by Luzhi’s unique cultural elements. Put your mind to work and give it a try; if you solve one, head over to the Luzhi Visitor Center’s cultural‑creative shop for a delightful surprise! These little riddles hold not only the blessings of this water‑town but also its rich cultural heritage.
Event Details:
Visitors can select a riddle, take a photo of it, and present the photo at the visitor center’s cultural‑creative shop. Simply state the answer, and if correct, you’ll receive a prize. (Prizes are limited—first come, first served!)
Event Time:
February 24, 2024 (the fifteenth day of the first lunar month)
Event Location:
Luzhi Tourist Center Corridor (No. 21 Xiaoshi Road, Luzhi Town)
Eat tangyuan, and may the New Year bring family togetherness.
Yuanxiao, also known as tangyuan or “ingots,” is a traditional treat for the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, symbolizing family unity and prosperity throughout the year. In the ancient town of Luzhi, eating tangyuan on Yuanxiao Festival is an indispensable custom. With its snow-white, glistening glutinous rice dough as the outer shell, filled with sweet sesame or red bean paste, or savory minced meat, this simple yet meaningful dish captures the very essence of the festival.
As a Qing‑dynasty poem goes: “Osmanthus‑scented filling encases walnuts, and glutinous rice, like pearls, is rinsed in well water.” Here, the “jiangmi” refers to glutinous rice. With one bite, you first savor the soft, slightly sticky, and sweetly fragrant outer layer; its tender, chewy texture dances between your lips and teeth, followed by the warm, home‑cooked flavors of the filling. Savoring a single tangyuan is to taste the mellow, lingering essence of the New Year.
Admire the full moon, as countless homes glow with romantic lights.
Beginning with the “yuan,” which signifies the first, and “xiao” meaning night, the Lantern Festival marks the first full-moon night of the New Year. The moonlight above flows like water, illuminating the bustling lights below; hand in hand, couples stroll together to admire the lanterns, savoring the romance of reunion under tonight’s radiant glow.
As night falls, the ancient town of Luzhi glows with dazzling lights, their warm glow reflecting on the water alongside the romantic lanterns. On Lantern Festival evening, climb onto bridges like Jinli Bridge, Sanyuan Bridge, Xianghua Bridge, and Xinglong Bridge; strolling across these three‑spanned structures, you can catch fleeting glimpses of the enchanting beauty of Jiangnan at dusk. Stop to snap a photo beneath the newly adorned stone bridges, capturing the essence of this luminous riverside landscape.
#Spring Festival Discounted Travel Offers Ongoing
① Visitors wearing traditional women’s attire from Luzhi Water Town or Hanfu can enjoy free admission to the scenic spots of Luzhi Ancient Town.
② Visitors whose zodiac sign is the Dragon, or whose names include the character “Dragon,” are admitted free of charge. They also receive a 20% discount on boat tickets and on DuanDuan cultural‑creative products.
Event period: Until February 24, 2024
Incorporate reunion into the riddle.
Wrap reunion in the tangyuan.
We weave togetherness into the glow of the lights.
Children aged six years or younger (inclusive) or measuring 1.4 meters or less in height (inclusive), seniors aged 70 years or older (inclusive), persons with disabilities, and one accompanying caregiver of a person with a severe disability are exempt from admission fees upon presentation of valid identification.
