Chengdu Ranks 5th among Foreign Tourists for Chinese New Year

The 2026 Chinese New Year holiday is approaching. Chengdu remains strong nationally as an appealing holiday destination for tourists, ranking 5th among international tourists’ favorite choices for the holiday.

Temple Fair

From February 13 to March 3, 2026, the 2026 Wuhou Shrine Chengdu Temple Fair will light up the city. Children dressed as gods of joy will spread the happiness, good fortune, international cheer, and blessings to residents and tourists.

Lantern Show

The 55th Chengdu International Panda Lantern Festival will open on February 7, 2026 at Xifeng Island, Dong’an Lake, Longquanyi District.
In addition to traditional colored lanterns, POP MART will infuse the festival with fresh vitality through its unique trend-driven spirit and creative expression.

Giant Pandas

At Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, cubs tumbling in the woods and giant pandas basking in the sunshine on climbing frames are sharing their festive joy in their own way.

Long-Table Banquet

On February 7, 2026, a long-table banquet will be held at Chengxiang Ancient City, Qingbaijiang District, Chengdu, amid festive lanterns and decorations. Stretching over 300 meters in length, West Street, where the banquet will be held, is the best-preserved ancient street in Chengxiang Ancient City.

Fire Dragon Dance
From February 17 to 23, 2026, a series of events, titled “A Hundred Cities, A Hundred Crafts—Day & Night Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance of Huanglongxi Fire Dragon Dance”, will be held at Huanglongxi Ancient Town, the “hometown of the Chinese folk art—fire dragon dance”. As night falls, the Huanglongxi Fire Dragon Dance, listed as national-level intangible cultural heritage, will take the stage in a breathtaking spectacle. Sparks will cascade like raining stars as the dragon swirls and dances through the flames, presenting a scene of majesty.

Chengdu is brimming with countless places that are fun to explore, beautiful to see, and delightful to wander—Du Fu's Thatched Cottage, Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Panda Valley, Kuanzhai Alley, Jinli Ancient Street, Chunxi Road, People’s Park, Eastern Suburb Memory…
Come to Chengdu for this Chinese New Year!

Source: HomeinChengdu