Beijing's ultimate night tour! Complete guide to Shijingshan Lantern Festival, perfect for couples and families closed-eye rush

Beijing's ultimate night tour! Complete guide to Shijingshan Lantern Festival, perfect for couples and families closed-eye rush✨

Who gets it! The "Jingcai Lantern Festival" at Shijingshan Amusement Park really welds romance into the park! From August 8 to October 31, enjoy 61 giant original lantern displays + cyberpunk parade + intangible cultural heritage iron flower show, and unlimited rides on the 88-meter Ferris wheel. This nanny-level guide is a must-save!

🌟 7 top photo spots guaranteed to make your shots perfect

- Cool start: Steam mecha + neon mechanical arm, wear a silver reflective jacket and shoot from below to instantly become a sci-fi protagonist
- Guochao variety show: 3-story-high opera dan lantern display, shoot backlit Hanfu silhouettes before 17:00 for stunning results
- Fantasy symbiosis: A mechanical whale that spits mist! Use 0.5x wide angle to capture the misty moment
- Castle lake iron flower show: Limited iconic scene from 20:00-20:10! Secure the right-side C spot an hour early and shoot the dazzling sparks nonstop
- Ferris wheel night view: Overlook the entire park’s sea of lights from above, shoot full body + panoramic shots inside the cabin for a visual blast
- Mechanical beast parade: August 19 debut of the float! Capture the mecha dinosaur’s head-turning kill shot (just follow the parade)

🎢 No-queue tips to enjoy the whole park without any misses

- Arrive early for big gains: Enter before 16:30 and head straight to the Ferris wheel! See Xishan by day and the sea of lights by night, unlimited rides with the all-day ticket
- Priority order: Giant pendulum → roller coaster → Fly Over the World (included in combo ticket, 50 RMB single ticket) → castle haunted house
- Off-peak dining: Rush to East Garden food corridor before 17:00! East Laishun lamb skewers and International Hotel butterfly pastries are must-tries, later means queues

💰 Money-saving tips, save half on double tickets

- Highly recommend evening double ticket: Enter 16:30-21:30, enjoy lights + parade + all rides, half the price of single tickets, a must for couples!
- Family note: Children under 1.2 meters free admission, but rides require separate tickets, so stocking up on double tickets is more cost-effective

⚠️ Avoid these pitfalls

- Open normally on Mondays, but closed on September 3—don’t show up empty-handed!
- Arrive 30 minutes early at castle lake for iron flower show, stand on the right side for better silhouette shots
- After 18:00, plenty of parking spaces at South Gate parking lot, 5 RMB/hour for unlimited parking

📍 Transportation & time guide

- Subway Line 1, Babao Mountain Station Exit A → Bus 527 to Jingyuan Road West, South Gate is the closest entrance
- Best check-in time: Weekdays 18:00-21:30 (fewer people, all lights on)
- Outfit suggestion: Silver/black tones + glowing accessories, add "cyberpunk" + "sparkle" filters in editing for instant blockbuster shots

This autumn’s romance is brought to you by Shijingshan Amusement Park! Quickly grab your partner and enjoy a night tour feast of sparks and sea of lights~