The Ice Lantern and Ice Snow Carnival at Beijing Longqing Gorge is a spectacular event that spans across four major areas, embodying the ‘one week, four spaces’ concept. These areas include:
1. **Welcome Guide Area**: A warm introduction to the carnival, setting the stage for the enchanting journey ahead.
2. **Lighting Tour Area**: A mesmerizing display of lights that guide visitors through a luminous pathway.
3. **Ice Sculpture Art Area**: A showcase of intricate ice sculptures that demonstrate the rich wisdom and creativity of the people.
4. **Gorge Ice Surface Area**: A natural canvas transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland.
The carnival is a feast for the senses, with groups of ice lanterns and colored lights not only showcasing the craftsmanship of the artisans but also providing aesthetic pleasure to the visitors. The innovative integration of sound, light, and electricity enhances the charm of the ice lantern art, creating a dreamlike fairy-tale world that makes one feel as if they are amidst a vast star sea.
A highlight of the event is the drone flight performance titled ‘Flying Dragon in the Sky,’ which adds a dynamic and modern touch to the traditional festivities. In the Snow Sculpture Art Area, visitors can marvel at a hundred-meter-long snow sculpture depicting the Dragon King bringing rain, a testament to the scale and grandeur of the event.
The Ice Sculpture Art Area features a phoenix-crowned iceberg, symbolizing the majestic beauty of the frozen landscape. The innovative blending of game characters and scenes with the natural landscapes of Longqing Gorge introduces a unique secondary element scene, aiming to attract the younger generations, including the Z generation, post-00s, and post-10s, and encouraging parents to revisit their childhood memories.
During the winter vacation, college students are hired to cosplay as characters from popular secondary games, offering photo opportunities with visitors and adding an interactive element to the carnival. Themed attractions such as the Dragon Palace with the Sea-Fixing Needle and the Ocean World theme, featuring mermaids and flying fish, provide interesting ice sculptures that have become internet celebrity check-in scenes, further enhancing the appeal of the carnival.
This event is a perfect blend of tradition and modernity, offering a unique experience that captivates visitors of all ages.Visitors can experience the charm of the ‘frozen CBD’ at the Ice Waterfall Wonder. The opening times are as follows:
– For the Ice Lantern and Ice Snow Carnival, from February 27th to March 3rd, 10:00 to 21:30.
– For the Glacier Gorge, from February 27th to March 3rd, 10:00 to 16:00.
Preferential policies:
– Children under 1.2 meters (inclusive) or under 6 years old (inclusive) enter for free.
– People with disabilities with valid identification enter for free.
– Retirees with valid identification enter for free.
– Students aged 6 to 18 (inclusive) with valid identification (excluding adult education) enter at half price.
– People aged 60 and above with valid identification enter at half price.
– Active-duty military personnel (including conscripts, non-commissioned officers, and officers) with valid identification enter at half price.
Additional note: Preferential policies only apply to the main entrance ticket of the scenic area. Other separately charged items are subject to on-site rates.
