The Shanghai Lantern Festival at Yu Garden during the Year of the Dragon is incredibly popular

Here are some tips for the Yu Garden Lantern Festival, don't miss out on the excitement! 🏮✨ The Lantern Festival is not actually inside the Yu Garden but in the Yu Garden Mall! Make sure not to get this confused! Location of the Lantern Festival: Yu Garden Mall Transportation: Take subway lines 10/2, exit from Gate 7, navigate to Gate 3 of Yu Garden Mall, and just a few steps inside, you'll arrive. Peak crowd time: Around 7 pm, at this time Gates 5 and 6 are exit only, and security will usher people out. It is recommended that tourists from outside the area arrive before 5 pm when there are fewer people and the scenery is more beautiful, making it suitable for taking photos. Important reminder: No lights on February 9th! Ticket Information: - Free admission from January 21st to February 9th (lights off on New Year's Eve, February 9th). - From January 10th to February 25th, adult tickets are 80 yuan, and children's tickets are 50 yuan. - Free admission from February 26th to February 29th. - From February 17th to February 21st, timed entry into the garden from 14:00-22:00; from February 22nd to February 25th, timed entry resumes from 10:00-22:00, and tickets can be purchased online in advance. Recommended Lantern Festival Route Highlights: - Lao Miao Gold and Silver Building: Red Dragon (Green Giant Dragon). - Gate 5: Lion's Big Mouth (note that Gates 5 and 6 are exit only now). - Central Square: Nine-Headed Dragon. - Jiuqu Bridge: Spirit Dragon display, walking across the Jiuqu Bridge is said to bring blessings, but do not look back while on the bridge. - Ninghui Road: A night of fish and dragon dance, with enchanting scenery. - Bailin Building: Overlook the night of fish and dragon dance from a high vantage point. - Golden Square: Mirage. - Exit from Gate 7: Coiling Dragon Pillar. Remember, safety first, follow the order at the scene, and enjoy the beautiful night view of the lantern festival! 🌟🎊