As the Spring Festival countdown begins, Longhua has rolled out a rich calendar of cultural, artistic and tourism activities, inviting residents and visitors to celebrate the Year of the Horse with vitality and creativity.

Flower markets bring the scent of the New Year 

Visitors browse seasonal blooms and festive decorations at the Spring Festival flower market in Guanhu Central Park.  Photos from WeChat account "龙华文体云"

From Feb. 2 to 16, Spring Festival flower markets will be open across the district, led by a main venue at Guanhu Central Park and 11 additional sites. Around 220 booths are offering seasonal flowers and festive decorations, a cherished New Year tradition in southern China symbolizing renewal and good fortune.

Major flower market locations include Uniworld (Zone C) and Shipin Road, along with established sites such as Gongyuan Road and Huachang Flower Garden. Together, they fill neighborhoods with color and fragrance as families prepare for the New Year.

Red Spring Festival couplets are displayed at a booth in the Guanhu Central Park flower market.

Children watch in fascination as a traditional sugar artist crafts edible figures at the flower market.

Lantern Festival blends heritage and technology

Longhua’s Lantern Festival celebrations, running from Feb. 7 to March 3 at Guanhu Central Park and Guanlan Ancient Market, will combine folk customs, handicraft workshops and interactive park experiences.

Traditional performances and themed markets will share space with AI-powered activities and digital engagement, reflecting the district’s effort to present cultural heritage in innovative ways and create an inclusive festive environment for both Chinese and international visitors.

Participants gather to experience an immersive light show at Guanlan Ancient Market, one of the district’s key holiday venues.

 Stage performances add cultural highlights

Renowned Peking Opera artist Meng Guanglu will headline two special performances at Luhu Art Center on Feb. 28 and March 1, joined by nationally recognized performers. The productions will bring one of China’s most distinctive traditional art forms to audiences.

Comedy shows by the Mahua FunAge troupe will run throughout February at Shenzhen Mahua FunAge Hongshan Theater, adding a lighter note to the festivities.

Seasonal attractions and immersive experiences

A visitor takes photos of cherry blossoms during a previous Guanlan Lake Cherry Blossom Festival. 

Outdoor venues across Longhua are also joining the celebration. The 10th Guanlan Lake Cherry Blossom Festival, running from Feb. 14 to March 14 at Guanlan Lake Ecological Sports Park, will showcase thousands of cherry blossoms alongside performances of Yingge Dance, a dynamic folk tradition from southern China.

At Guanlan Shanshuitianyuan Tourism and Culture Park, the Snow Town and Thousand Lantern Blessing Fair will run from Jan. 24 to Feb. 28, combining winter-themed scenery with illuminated lantern displays.

Meanwhile, the Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience (Shenzhen) is offering an immersive nighttime adventure inspired by the original overseas production, running through March 18 (closed on Feb. 16). Guanlan Ocean World and Shenzhen Hengyuan Sea Cube World will also present themed parades, traditional games and marine performances designed for family audiences.

Exhibitions  

Cultural venues across the district are presenting special exhibitions during the holiday period. The Guanlan Printmaking Museum is showcasing works from the 2025 Guanlan International Print Biennial nomination exhibition and a collection of masterworks, while the Shenzhen Art Museum is hosting exhibitions covering seal carving, painted pottery culture and digital art. 

Visitors view artworks at a holiday exhibition at Shenzhen Art Museum.