Dalian City, Liaoning Province, northeast China - February 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of lantern show
2. Fish-shaped lantern parade in progress
3. People holding lantern
4. Molten iron firework show in progress

Qingdao City, Shandong Province, east China - February 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
5. Various of lanterns amid buildings, visitors

Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, northwest China - February 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
6. Various of giant gourd-shaped lantern, other lanterns, visitors

Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, east China - February 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
7. Various of ancient building amid lantern show, visitors

By integrating traditional folk customs with modern sci-techs, lantern shows across China are creating strong festive vibes as the Year of the Horse is just around the corner.

The upcoming Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 17, marks the first day of the Chinese New Year of the Horse.

In Dalian City of northeast China's Liaoning Province, more than 10 large light groups are well set to illuminate the night sky, enabling residents and tourists alike to enjoy themselves in activities including fish-shaped lantern parades and watching molten iron firework shows.

Qingdao City of east China's Shandong Province, Lanzhou City in northwest China's Gansu Province, and Taizhou City of the eastern Province of Jiangsu are staging lantern shows featuring lanterns with horse images to greet the Year of the Horse.