Beijing theme park gears up for Spring Festival with lanterns, heritage arts

Editor's Note: Shijingshan Amusement Park in Beijing is gearing up for its 2026 Spring Festival Carnival, which will open on Feb. 17, the first day of the Chinese New Year, and run through March 8. This year's celebration coincides with the park's 40th anniversary. Featuring a wide range of intangible cultural heritage performances, light art installations, specialty foods and interactive experiences, the carnival will offer visitors of all ages an immersive holiday atmosphere.

Lanterns glow against the Ferris wheel and castle-themed architecture of Shijingshan Amusement Park in Beijing, creating a joyful New Year ambiance, Feb. 7, 2026. [Photo by Xu Xiaoxuan/China.org.cn]