Lantern shaped like an ancient Chinese beauty at the Langshan Mountain Spring Festival Lantern Show. [Photo/WeChat account: ntjoy2012]

Nantong in Jiangsu province remains lively and bustling during the upcoming Lantern Festival, which falls on March 3 this year.

The Langshan Mountain Spring Festival Lantern Show still shines brightly. As night falls, the lights in the mountains gradually illuminate, weaving a romantic galaxy of light and shadow. Strolling through it, every step offers an immersive Lantern Festival experience.

Nantong Botanical Garden has arranged a half-day parent-child event themed around the Year of the Horse, offering an immersive Lantern Festival experience at the Lotus Restaurant in the park to ensure children enjoy the festive fun.

Nantong Art Museum has prepared art exhibitions and parent-child activities, adding an artistic touch to the festive atmosphere. The fish lantern-making activity allows children to experience the charm of traditional Lantern Festival crafts and culture through hands-on practice.

The Chinese New Year Folk Culture Exhibition at the 1895 Cultural and Creative Park continues to run. It draws on the unique heritage of century-old industrial relics to create a festive celebration of folk customs, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in the charm of traditional Chinese New Year culture in a setting that blends nostalgia with modernity.

During the Lantern Festival, there is not only lively excitement but also the tranquility of Xisi Temple to be found. Brew a pot of tea, enjoy the ancient temple scenery, listen to the gentle chimes of wind bells, and find a place of peace in the bustling world.