Who Says Shanghai Lacks Chinese New Year Vibes❗️These 8 Spots Are Brimming with Festive Cheer
As the Chinese New Year approaches,
the festive spirit is filling every street and alley in the city.
Shanghai's Lunar New Year charm is a unique blend of historical heritage, international flair and local neighborhood life,
flowing through every corner of the city.
8 Festive Spots in Shanghai to Experience the Strong Chinese New Year Vibe
- Longhua Temple
The limited-edition butterfly lanterns for the New Year are back at Longhua Temple! The Chinese New Year atmosphere is perfect once the lanterns light up.
📍Transport: Metro Lines 11/12, Exit 5, Longhua Station
⏰Time: Lanterns light up promptly at 17:00 - Yu Garden
The annual Yu Garden Lantern Festival, themed "Celebrate the Shanghai New Year in the Old Town", is now open.
📍Transport: Metro Lines 10/14, Exit 7, Yuyuan Station, 700 meters on foot
⏰Time: Jan 26 - Mar 3 - Yuyuan Road
The 1km highlight stretch is full of New Year surprises, perfect for a city walk.
📍Transport: Metro Lines 2/11, Exit 7, Jiangsu Road Station - The Bund
Jan 15 – Jan 22, take photos with the Year of the Horse elements at three landmark buildings on The Bund (The Bund No.12, Bund FTC, SITIC Plaza), post on Xiaohongshu and get a festive Year of the Horse souvenir.
📍Transport: Metro Line 2, East Nanjing Road Station - North Bund
North Bund is blooming with flowers, the lighthouse is wrapped in a red scarf, and there's an adorable Year of the Horse installation here.
📍Transport: Metro Line 12, Exit 3, International Cruise Terminal Station - Jinchao 8 Lanes
Admire the stunning blend of horse-themed decor, blooming flowers and twinkling lights – fairy-tale romance meets festive Chinese New Year joy here.
📍Transport: Metro Line 10, North Sichuan Road Station - Shenyuli
A giant red Chinese knot stands here, and every snap is a perfect festive photo.
📍Transport: Metro Lines 10/12, Tiantong Road Station, 5 minutes on foot - Shanghai Panlong Tiandi
Experience the authentic Jiangnan Chinese New Year vibe without leaving Shanghai.
📍Transport: Metro Line 17, Panlong Road Station
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Cre: Grace Thompson
