A veritable fairy world of light awaits at the inaugural Shanghai International Light Festival in the city.
The Qingpu district leg of the festival will run from Sept 22 to 30, transforming the area's landmarks like Zhujiajiao Ancient Town into a magical world of lights and shadows. Let's take a sneak peek in advance!
At the Panlong Tiandi, a tourist and leisure destination located in the West Hongqiao Business District, the light festival there is themed on water tours, allowing visitors to feel the full charms of Qingpu district through the flowing lights and shadows. [Photo/WeChat ID: gh_402dd04155e6]
By illuminating the European-style facades and the fountain pool in the square at Zhaoxiang Outlets, people can really appreciate the tranquil scenery. [Photo/WeChat ID: gh_402dd04155e6]
The extended lighting landscape belt of the Qushui Garden's ecological corridor presents a waterfront landscape with unique Jiangnan cultural heritage. Through projections, the unique flowers and seasons of Qingpu are linked together to show the poetic and picturesque scenery of the district. [Photo/WeChat ID: gh_402dd04155e6]
Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River with a long history and rich cultural heritage. A lights and shadows parade is to decorate Zhujiajiao, to showcase Qingpu's Jiangnan style and attract visitors from all over the world. [Photo/WeChat ID: gh_402dd04155e6]
The lighting design, tailored to the different styles of the seven ancient bridges in Jinze Ancient Town, fully depicts the gorgeous interweaving of lights and shadows, creating a rich visual tableau. [Photo/WeChat ID: gh_402dd04155e6]