Top Autumn Destination in Guangdong! Heyuan Chunmuyuan Light Art Festival

Planning to avoid the crowds after National Day and want a trip where you can enjoy art, take the kids out, and watch song and dance performances to feel the festive atmosphere? Here’s a quick guide! From October 12 to 18, the inaugural Chunmuyuan Light Art Festival takes place.
🌟 Must-experience at the Poetry Hall: A romantic dialogue between architecture and light
At the Poetry Hall, the concrete looks cold, but the light and shadows are very gentle. Inside, the light from the circular skylight seems to quietly watch over, the spiral staircase and metal railings form geometric patterns; outside, the building’s edges blend with the green distant mountains. Every line and beam of light quietly tells a story of space and art.
【Itinerary Planning】
- Morning: Check in at Tadao Ando’s Green Apple sculpture and take photos on the Green Apple lawn; then head to Dragon Bone Park to try various non-powered facilities.
- Noon: Enjoy Hakka cuisine at the First Canteen to fill up.
- Afternoon: Visit the Poetry Hall to soak in the artistic atmosphere; then go to Dinosaur Island Water Park to cool off in the summer.
- Evening: Watch the water opera performance, appreciating the fusion of light and art; afterwards, join the bonfire party, and you might even catch a fireworks show.
【Event Highlights】
✨ Poetry Hall Opening: The grand opening of the Poetry Hall designed by Pritzker Prize winner Tadao Ando, experience the perfect blend of architecture and art, perfect for atmospheric photos.
✨ Art Performances: Street art, water opera, multimedia visual art and music fusion performances... a variety of exciting shows take place one after another, with the valley as the stage, maximizing the artistic vibe.
✨ Art Installations: Numerous unique art installations are spread across the lawn, plaza, and water surfaces, each offering surprises and perfect photo spots.
✨ Art Market: Original handmade crafts, independent designs, and creative food options abound. Browse and shop—you might discover some hidden treasures.
📌 Practical Tips! Avoid pitfalls
- Transportation: It’s a 3-hour drive from Zhuhai, with charging stations conveniently located in and around the town!
Taking a taxi from Heyuan East Station to Chunmuyuan Town only takes 25 minutes.
- Accommodation: Blue Grape Hotel is great for families with kids, offering spacious duplex rooms close to all attractions. Convenient for travel, and after a tiring day, you can relax in the hot springs and enjoy a leisurely time.

Post by _TI***u6 | Oct 16, 2025