Huizhou Fish Lantern Festival Guide! 4 Must-Visit Spots for Ultimate Chinese Romance
by DANICA STEPHENS
Jul 25, 2025
The most beautiful fish lantern guide is here! A super comprehensive experience summary after multiple visits—each location is breathtakingly gorgeous!
🏮【Wangmantian Fish Lantern Festival】The Wildest Romance in Huizhou
📍Wangmantian Village, She County, Huangshan City
⏰Lantern Festival Night (check official schedule)
✨ 4 Reasons You Must Go:
1. The whole village participates! Spectacular fish lantern parade✨
2. Fireworks lighting up the sky + shimmering river reflections—so beautiful it'll make you cry😭
3. Completely free! Authentic Chinese romance at no cost
4. Super convenient for self-driving—arrive 1 hour early to secure the best spot
📸Must-Capture Shot: Riverside reflection spot! Fireworks and fish lanterns in one frame🎆
🐟【Zhanqi Fish Lantern】A Visual Feast Spanning Millennia
📍Zhanqi Village, She County, Huangshan City
⏰Spring Festival to Lantern Festival (main parade at night!)
💫 Preserved since the Song Dynasty! Entire village joins in~
🌟Must-Experience:
- Giant "fish" swimming through ancient alleys—poetic scenes come to life!
- Make your own fish lantern, and if lucky, join the lantern dance!
🚗Transport: High-speed rail to Shexian North Station + 20-min taxi
🎫Ticket: Free!
🌿【Xixinan Fish Lantern Night Tour】Enchanted Fairy Tale Night
📍Xixinan Village, Huizhou District, Huangshan City
⏰Regular events (upcoming dates: 7.26/8.2/8.9 evenings)
🎊Popular Activities:
1. Breathtaking bamboo raft rides—giant fish emerging from lantern-lit waters🚣
Wear Hanfu to unlock hidden floating lantern bonus!
2. River lantern blessing ceremony: Hundreds of lanterns illuminating the stream✨
3. Interactive fish lantern parade—play along the riverside~
🏠Recommended Stays:
- Wangshan Life·Diaoxue Garden
- Silili·Weiyan Mansion
(Stay guests receive exclusive lantern team experience packages!)
🎑【Chengkan Fish Lantern】The Poetic World from Xin Qiji's Verses
📍Chengkan Village, Huizhou District, Huangshan City
⏰Nightly 18:30-19:30 (cancelled in extreme weather)
📸Photo Tips:
- Best lighting at the Sunning Square starting point
- Prime viewing spots on the two bridges
🎫Ticket: Yongxing Lake ¥65 / Ancient Village Combo ¥107
💡Travel Tips:
👗Outfit: Hanfu/New Chinese style for stunning photos! (Hanfu rentals available in Xixinan)
📱Gear: Drone for panoramas + tripod for fireworks
⏳Timing: Visit the first two during Spring/Lantern Festivals, the latter two anytime!
Post by DANICA STEPHENS | Jul 25, 2025












