Houhai Lotus Market's super big dragon lantern, full of New Year's atmosphere and great for photos! Here's a guide
❤️As many people know, the upcoming New Year is the Year of the Dragon, and there are dragon-shaped lanterns everywhere in Beijing. But this one in the Houhai Lotus Market is a visual feast in terms of height, length, and shape, full of New Year's atmosphere.
🏡Houhai is originally a concentrated area of old Beijing's history and culture, with a strong humanistic atmosphere. This giant dragon lantern has stolen the show, attracting countless onlookers. Named 'Sea Dragon', the giant dragon lantern is 202 meters long, the longest in Beijing's Spring Festival dragon lanterns. It is said to use traditional lantern art + modern light effects, specially made for the upcoming Spring Festival.
🔥Witnessing this lantern at sunset, a touch of gold in the blue tone, the picture level is instantly full, the shape is very eye-catching whether it is the whole or the details. Its ups and downs are interesting, the color is strong, the dragon body composed of several sections of colored lights twists and turns for hundreds of meters, decorated with auspicious cloud patterns, full of deep meaning for the arrival of the New Year.
⏰When to go? It is said that this dragon lantern will be on display until the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, so there is no need to rush to check in.
🌈When to go? The lighting time seems to be different every day, basically around 17:00 in the afternoon, and if you catch the sunset weather, it's especially perfect.
🚻Recommended best route and photo location: The dragon head is at the entrance of the Lotus Market, extending south along the west bank of Houhai to the dock. The middle section can take details, the dragon head is suitable for taking the whole, both front and side angles are good choices.
⛰What views are worth seeing? With the dragon lantern and the surrounding spotlights, the festive flavor of the Houhai area is even stronger, suitable for a stroll in the evening.
🏠What facilities are worth noting? Mature scenic area, fully equipped, can eat, drink and have fun.
📷How to take beautiful photos: It is recommended to use a 16-35mm lens to take the whole, and a large aperture fixed focus lens to take details or portraits.
🚗How to get there? It's best to take the bus, it's hard to find a parking space, locate the Lotus Market.
☎How to buy tickets and make reservations? Just go directly, it's free.
🔥Must-see TIPS before checking in:
1. It is said that the lights are only turned off at night, so there's no need to rush.
2. It's better to take photos at the blue night time before it gets completely dark.
3. There are guardrails under the lights, pay attention to safety.
Specific location: South Gate of Houhai Lotus Market, Xicheng District
Opening hours: Open when the lights are on at night, before the 15th day of the first lunar month
Type of visit: National style photography, internet celebrity check-in
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The service is good and it is a special experience for children. It is also very interesting to turn around the small alley in Beijing. The master will also explain along the way, introducing the surrounding scenery and attractions.
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