Yibin Lantern Festival

Here is a travel guide for the Yibin Lantern Festival:

Lantern Festival Information

- Xingwen Gongle Lantern Festival: The 2025 Xingwen Gongle Lantern Festival will be held from January 18 to March 1 at Gongle Tuochuan Hetang Yue Se, with the theme "Brilliant Lanterns Reflecting the Countryside, Celebrating the New Year and a Bumper Harvest."

- Yibin Lantern Light and Shadow World: Opens on January 17.

Transportation Guide

- External Transportation: You can fly to Yibin Wuliangye Airport, then take the airport bus or public transportation to the lantern festival venue; or take a high-speed train to Yibin West Station, then take a bus, taxi, etc. to the venue.

- Internal Transportation: You can take a bus, and some lantern festivals have special bus lines; if you drive, you need to know the location and fees of the parking lot in advance. For example, at the Xingwen Gongle Lantern Festival, you need to park according to the on-site instructions.

Accommodation

- Downtown Accommodation: We recommend staying in Cuiping District, Xuzhou District, etc., such as Shulong Hotel (Yibin Daguanlou Guanying Ancient Street Branch), which has convenient transportation and a variety of food options.

- Accommodation Near Scenic Spots: If you are going to the Lizhuang Ancient Town Lantern Festival, you can choose Yujianli Homestay, which is convenient for visiting the ancient town and enjoying the lantern festival atmosphere.

Food Recommendations

- Nanxi Dried Tofu: A signature dish of Nanxi, with spicy, five-spice, and other flavors. It has a strong bean aroma and a delicate texture.

- Hongqiao Zhu'erba: The outer skin is made of glutinous rice flour, which is soft and sticky. The filling is made of stir-fried pork, sprouts, etc., and is salty and delicious.

- Grape Well Cold Cake: A great summer treat made with water from the local Grape Well. It has a soft and sticky texture and is topped with special brown sugar syrup, making it sweet and delicious.

Travel Route Planning

- Daytime Activities: You can visit local attractions, such as Lizhuang Ancient Town, to admire ancient architecture and learn about history and culture; or go to Cuiping Mountain Park to overlook the scenery of Yibin.

- Nighttime Lantern Viewing: Go to the lantern festival before it opens, and visit the themed areas of the lantern festival to admire the beautiful lanterns and take photos.