Aside from eating mooncakes and admiring the moon, visiting lantern shows is also a major traditional activity for Suzhou people. Scroll down and check out the lantern shows being held across the city.
The 6th "A String of Moons" Gusu Folk Custom Culture Activity
Time: Till October 6
Place: Shihu Scenic Area
The activity covers Shihu Lake and attractions along the Grand Canal and offers a special route for admiring the moon. A fish-shaped lantern parade will be held at Xinguo Old Street, as well as a handicraft festival and a fair.
Xietang Old Street Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Show
Time: Till October 6
Place: Xietang Old Street, SIP
Three large lanterns, seven landscape lanterns and six lanterns for decoration have been set up. A fair with traditional Chinese features is being held, and parades will be staged.
Panmen Gate Traditional Lantern Show
Time: Till October 31
Place: Panmen Gate Scenic Area
A myriad of gorgeous lanterns are hanging up around the area. There are also various activities such as Han-style clothing parades and guessing lantern riddles, and a busy market.
2023 Cross-Strait (Kunshan) Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Show
Huiju Square: Till October 23
Zhouzhuang: Till January 1, 2024
The lantern show at Huiju Square features digital light shows and traditional lanterns with AR technology applied.
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The lanterns at Zhouzhuang are located at Fugui Garden, Zhouzhuang Ancient Town and Yunhai Pagoda.
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Fengmenglong Village Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Show
Time: Till October 31
Place: Fengmenglong Village, Huangdai Town, Xiangcheng District
There are not only lanterns, but food, film screenings, operas, lantern riddles and amusement facilities. River tours, night tours and cultural tours will also be carried out.
