Zigong Chinese Lantern World
中华彩灯大世界
The main venue of the Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival. Hundreds of giant lanterns and dinosaur installations fill the park, making it one of the most popular lantern festivals in China during Chinese New Year.
China Lantern World is located on the north side of Dongyandu Avenue in Da'an District, Zigong. Since 2019, it has been the permanent main venue of the Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival. The park covers a large area, and each year hundreds of lantern installations are arranged around a different theme. The Zigong Lantern Festival began in the Tang and Song dynasties and flourished in the Ming and Qing. Modern lantern festivals have been held since 1964, and the “Zigong Lanterns” are listed as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. The lantern installations use traditional materials such as silk, bamboo strips, porcelain and glass bottles, combined with modern light and sound technology. They often include giant installations several dozen metres tall, moving dinosaur lanterns and large “lantern mountains.” Visiting tips: enter the park around 4 p.m. to see the grounds and lantern details before dark. Walk the main route after the lights come on at around 6 p.m. The full visit takes about 3–4 hours on foot. Reference prices for the 32nd festival (2026): RMB 168 for adults during the Spring Festival peak, and RMB 118 for adults on regular days. Discounts are available for seniors and students. Opening hours are 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. (subject to the official announcement each year). Getting there: a taxi from the city centre takes about 20 minutes. During the festival, there are dedicated bus routes and parking garages, but parking spaces are limited. Note: crowds during the Spring Festival peak are very large, so buy tickets in advance through official channels. Nights are cold, so bring warm clothing. Do not touch the lantern installations.
Opening hours
During the lantern festival approx. 16:00–23:00 (check the announcement for the year)
Nearby sights
- Jiang Jie's Hometown
- Zigong Dinosaur Museum
- Fantawild Dinosaur Kingdom
- Xianshi Ancient Town
- Shenhai Salt Well
- Xiqin Guild Hall (Zigong Salt Industry History Museum)
- Zigong Lantern Park & China Lantern Museum
- Wangye Temple