Step into spring: Chinese New Year vibes in Yangliuqing Ancient Town

Rita ora 2026-06-12 07:43:30

Looking for a festive and 天津津南区东沽镇新闻网immersive way to celebrate Chinese New Year? Head to Yangliuqing Ancient Town (杨柳青古镇) in Xiqing district, Tianjin. During the Spring Festival, this canal-side town comes alive with its “Auspicious Year” theme, offering a perfect mix of culture, storytelling and festive cheer.

With a history of more than 1,000 years, Yangliuqing flourished during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties (1271-1911) as a major land-and-water trading hub linking northern and southern China. Today, its well-preserved historical district featuring elegant canal-side architecture, grand merchant courtyards and celebrated Yangliuqing woodblock New Year prints (nianhua, 年画).

Immerse yourself in a living story

From Feb 17 to March 4, dive into the role-playing game Finding Bai Junying, an interactive experience that unfolds through the town’s historical streets. Follow story clues and encounter characters and explore Yangliuqing’s heritage as the narrative comes to life around you. Bai Junying was a legendary local figure of the Qing Dynasty. Unlike a typical sightseeing trip, it’s storytelling you can walk into, interact with and play along!

Nights lit with festive spectacle

After dark, Yangliuqing transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland. The Spring Festival light shows highlight both aerial and stage performances, blending dance, drumming and traditional elements of the woodblock New Year prints into an electrifying celebration. Don’t miss the Dragon Horse Flying show, where legendary creatures from Chinese prints soar across the night sky using cutting-edge technology — a visual feast perfect for photos and videos.