Zigong Lantern Festival Sneak Peek: 6 Secret Spots for Locals to Skip the Lines!

🎆The Zigong Lantern Festival is truly stunning! It lives up to its reputation as the pinnacle of colorful lantern displays, and its beauty transcends age, appealing to everyone. However, the crowds can be overwhelming. Before my visit, I carefully studied the map and devised a route that significantly minimizes wait times, allowing for a smooth experience even during peak hours.
‼️【Route map attached at the end】

1⃣️【Navigation Destination】: Zigong International Dinosaur Lantern Festival North Gate. If driving, navigate to Parking Lot No. 2 (Don't listen to the volunteers who say the crowds are the same at the West and North Gates; the North Gate has half the people!).
2⃣️【Entry Time】: After 8pm
3⃣️【Visit Duration】: 2.5 hrs
4⃣️【Specific Route】: North Gate Entrance → Birth of All Things → Peacock Display → New Year Dolls Celebration → Twin Beauties of Qingcheng → Welcoming the God of Wealth → Trendy Eight Immortals → Honor of Kings → Monkey King → Mirage → Extraordinary Mortals → Wisdom Dinosaur → Bountiful Harvest → West Gate Exit
5⃣️【Highlights】:
✅【Birth of All Things】: Located right at the North Gate entrance, the animal lanterns are incredibly adorable. Look closely, and you'll see them move! There's even a Snow King lantern.
✅【Peacock Display】: A giant, color-changing peacock—a truly beautiful sight.
✅【Twin Beauties of Qingcheng】: Madame White Snake and Xiaoqing are exquisitely crafted, even Madame White Snake's colored contacts are noticeable.
✅【Welcoming the God of Wealth】: Who doesn't love the God of Wealth? Make sure to visit and pay your respects.
✅【Trendy Eight Immortals】: A cyberpunk take on the Eight Immortals.
✅【Golden Mountain Sunrise】: A realistic simulation of the sunrise over the Golden Mountain.
✅【Honor of Kings】: Featuring must-see heroes like Li Bai and Milady.
✅【Monkey King】: Another cyberpunk interpretation.
✅【Mirage】: Absolutely stunning, resembling a celestial palace. Perfect for portraits, so don't miss out on the photo opportunities.
✅【Extraordinary Mortals】: Resembling a street from a historical fantasy drama, also ideal for photos.
✅【Whimsical Paintings】: My personal favorite, this display transforms children's drawings into lanterns, showcasing their creativity and innocence.
6⃣️Photo Spot Recommendations:
⭕【Birth of All Things】Walk straight ahead and slightly downhill to the right for a shot of the Golden Mountain Sunrise.
⭕【Peacock Display】The middle path offers a panoramic view of the Mirage.
⭕【New Year Dolls】The large platform behind provides a close-up view of the Mirage.
⭕【Extraordinary Mortals】Near the water's edge, you can capture the entire Peacock Display. The intersection offers a combined view of the Mirage and the street scene.