Record-breaking lanterns to dazzle at Guanshanhu festival

A lion-shaped lantern is installed. [Photo/Zhizhi Guiyang]

The 2026 Guanshanhu Lantern Festival and Temple Fair will be held from Feb 10 to Mar 8 in Guiyang's Guanshanhu district, lighting up the city with festive cheer and local culture.

Centered on the Year of the Horse, the event features record-breaking lantern displays, with nearly 100 lantern installations spanning an 80,000-square-meter light park, promising a spectacular Chinese New Year celebration.

Visitors pose for a photo in front of Guanshanhu's lanterns. [Photo/Zhizhi Guiyang]

The "Eight Horses Bringing Prosperity" centerpiece, which is 12 meters wide and 20 meters tall, will be a highlight, blending traditional Zigong lantern art, Guizhou culture, and modern light technology.

A lantern featuring a woman in traditional ethnic attire. [Photo/Zhizhi Guiyang]