Xi'an Grand Tang Mall: Lunar New Year Lantern Festival, the pinnacle of Chinese romance

Xi'an has many Lunar New Year lantern festivals, but in terms of scale and investment, the Grand Tang Mall is definitely the best! 🎉 On the second day of the Lunar New Year, I took my family to the park. The park was full of colorful lanterns of different shapes and sizes at the gate, on the roadside, on the bridge, and in the lake. It was a feast for the eyes. 🏮 ### 🕰️ Lantern Festival Dates - **January 22, 2025 (Lunar New Year's Eve) – March 16, 2025 (Lunar February 17)** ### 🎇 Highlights This year's lantern festival is themed "A Step into the Lantern Festival" and consists of 40 groups of lanterns in 5 themed areas: "Lantern Festival," "Flower Shadows," "Beautiful Women," "Lantern Festival Songs," and "Chang'an at Night." The festival fully and vividly depicts the atmosphere of the Lantern Festival in Chang'an. ### 📍 Location Inside the Tang Paradise Scenic Area ### 🎯 Must-visit Spots - **Main Gate Lantern "Brilliance"**: The main lantern is super impressive and not to be missed! ✨ - **Water Lantern "Lotus Flower Goddess"**: The lanterns on the water are like a dream. 🌸 - **Furong Bridge "Lion Dance"**: The lion dance is full of festive spirit. 🦁 - **"Lights of Thousands of Homes"**: Hundreds of narrow lanterns create a romantic atmosphere, as if you are in ancient Chang'an. 🏮 ### 🎫 Tickets - **Adult Ticket**: CNY 120 - **Student/Child Ticket**: CNY 50 - **Seniors over 65 and Military Personnel**: Free with valid ID ### 🚇 Transportation - **Subway**: Take Xi'an Metro Line 4 to Tang Paradise Station and walk to the park. - **Bus**: - **Tang Paradise South Gate**: Bus 22, 24, 146, 157, 161, 212, 307, Qujiang Tourist Bus Loop - **Tang Paradise**: Bus 21, 601, You 8/610 - **Tang Paradise West Gate**: Bus 22, 23, 24, 44, 146, 189, 212, 224, 224 Extended Route, 307, 526, 609, Qujiang Tourist Bus Loop, You 9/320 ### 🗺️ Lantern Festival Route - **Recommended Route**: Enter from the south gate of Tang Paradise, visit Phoenix Pool, and admire the lotus flowers. Then go to Ziyun Tower and wait for the sunset, which is very romantic. 🌇 - **Colorful Corridor**: Walk along the colorful corridor, the night view is beautiful. 🌈 - **Flag Pavilion**: A popular photo spot, wearing a Tang costume for photos is especially good. 📸 - **Exit from the West Gate**: Exit from the west gate, which is close to the subway and bus stations, making it easy to return. The lantern festival at the Grand Tang Mall is not only a visual feast but also a romantic journey through time and space. Take your family on a trip to Xi'an!