2. Jimo Ancient Town

A grand lantern show is being launched at Jimo Ancient Town from Jan 28 to March 6. There are 50 groups of lanterns with four different themes – celebrating the Year of the Pig, beautiful China, the Chinese Dream, and the land of dreams. The lanterns will be skillfully placed along the 2,200-meter-long city walls of the ancient town.

Besides, visitors can enjoy featured food from all over the country and traditional performances in the ancient town, and join in various folk activities. The town also prepares several ice stadiums around the town for children to enjoy.

Folk performances at Jimo Ancient Town [Photo/jmgucheng.com]

Address: No 5 Zhongshan Road, Jimo district, Qingdao, Shandong province

Date: Jan 28 – March 6

Opening hours: 10:00-22:00

Tel: 400-067-6688

Ticket price: 60 yuan (a through ticket, including tickets for the lantern show, Zhenwu Temple and the Confucius Temple)

On-site ticket buying:

The entrances at the east, west, and south gates of the ancient town, and the entrance at Zhenwu Temple