Wuhan Garden Expo Park 10th Lantern Festival
Time | January 28 - March 22, 2026
Location | Qiaokou District, Wuhan Garden Expo Park
Highlights: This year, a 3.2-kilometer dazzling river of lights leads visitors into a fantastical mythological world. New horse-themed lanterns showcase iconic scenes from classics like Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Journey to the West. During the Spring Festival holiday, enjoy dragon and lion parades, Intangible Cultural Heritage fire shows, drone performances, and a lively celebration.
2026 Wuhan New Spring Qingchuan Lantern Festival
Time | February 10 - March 8, 2026 (12:00-22:00)
Location | Hanyang Yangtze River Beach (from Chaozong Gate to Yuwang Reef)
Highlights: A 1-kilometer route features 1 immersive light and shadow show, 2 performance points, 2 light-and-shadow forests, 3 themed markets, and 5 supersized lantern groups. The most anticipated is the 12-meter-tall Phoenix of Fire lantern, standing by the Yangtze River and facing the Yellow Crane Tower. Experience Hanyang Gaolong Dragon non-material heritage performances, lantern-making craft demonstrations, and more.
The site offers views of Wuhan’s five iconic landmarks: Qingchuan Pavilion, Gui Mountain TV Tower, Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, and the distant Red Parrot洲 Yangtze River Bridge.
Jiangxia Li 2026 Dock Temple Fair
Time | January 24 - March 3, 2026
Location | Jiangxia District, Jiangxia Li Wuhan Old Dock Culture & Food Street
Highlights: The inaugural Dock Fun Temple Fair kicks off on January 24 with fish lantern parades, non-material heritage markets, "Fairy Scattering Flowers" performances, dragon and lion dances, and interactive games like cuju (ancient football) and "chasing the year beast."
Wuhan Happy Valley Sparkling Joy Festival · Family Celebrations
Time | From now until March 3, 2026
Location | East Lake Scenic Area, Wuhan Happy Valley
Highlights: Visit Wuhan Happy Valley during Spring Festival to see the "Flying Ao Fish," along with immersive traditional customs streets and four "Joyful Events" live scenes, creating a festive New Year atmosphere.
Wuhan Polar Ocean Resort Ocean Carnival
Time | From now until March 3, 2026
Location | Dongxihu District, Wuhan Polar Ocean Resort
Highlights: Nearly 100 lantern groups create a fantastical ocean world, featuring a 10-meter-tall silver-winged flying horse, tropical fish, polar bears, and more. During Spring Festival, enjoy non-material heritage underwater dragon dances and mermaid-themed traditional Chinese performances.
