Fireworks shows, temple fairs, lantern carnivals and folk performances—Zhaoqing in Guangdong Province will roll out a wide range of Chinese New Year activities from early February through the Lantern Festival, covering all counties, cities and districts. Below is a complete list of key events.
Duanzhou District
Dragon and lion dance parade
Time: February 17
Venue: Zhaoqing Prefectural Office Relics Park (肇庆府署遗址公园)
Zhaoqing Guangfu Culture Temple Fair
Time: February 26–March 3
Venue: East Gate Square and Yuankui Pagoda, Seven Star Crags Scenic Area (七星岩东门广场、元魁塔)
2026 Xinghu Lakeside Lantern Carnival
Time: February 13–May 6
Venue: Seven Star Crags Scenic Area (七星岩景区)
"Intangible Heritage Meets Chinese New Year" Series
Time: February 17
Venue: Xinghu Scenic Area (星湖旅游景区)
Arcade Street "Good Fortune Walk"
Time: February 15–23
Venue: Zhaoqing Songcheng Arcade Street (肇庆宋城骑楼街)
Dinghu District & Zhaoqing New Area
2026 Dinghu Chinese New Year Fireworks Show
Time: February 17
Core viewing area: Zhaoqing New Area Sports Center Plaza and surrounding open spaces (肇庆市新区体育中心广场及周边开阔区域)
Featured viewing area: Wan Feng Camping · Sheraton Camp (晚风露营·喜来登营地)
Chinese New Year Gala (Dinghu & Zhaoqing New Area)
Time: February 6 (tentative)
Venue: Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area Western Business Center (粤港澳大湾区西部商务中心)
God of Wealth blessing event
Time: February 17
Venue: Yanyang Lake Scenic Area (砚阳湖景区)
Dinghu Mountain Parade Series
Time: February 17-23
Venue: Dinghu Mountain Scenic Area (鼎湖山景区)
Gaoyao District
Chinese New Year bazaar
Time: February 2–23
Venue: Mingzhu Square (明珠广场)
Jinxiang Mountain Chinese New Year Series
Time: February 17–March 3
Venue: Jinxiang Mountain Forest Park (金象山森林公园)
Golden Beach Chinese New Year events
Time: February 13–17
Venue: Gaoyao Sea · Golden Beach (高要海·金沙滩)
Coffee-themed carnival
Time: February 13–17
Venue: Crescent Creek (月光流域)
Sihui County-level City
Calligraphy Showcase
Time: Before Chinese New Year (TBA)
Venue: Roman Column Square (罗马柱广场)
Sihui Chinese New Year Cultural Temple Fair
Time: February 14–23
Venue: Sihui Municipal Government Square (四会市政府广场)
Guangning County
Chinese New Year cultural performances
Time: February 17–21
Venue: County Central Square (城市中心广场), Chengdong Square (城东广场)
Large-scale dragon and lion parade
Time: February 17
Venue: County Central Square (城市中心广场)
Rural martial arts final competition
Time: February 23
Venue: Bamboo Sea Grand View Scenic Area (竹海大观景区)
Deqing County
Chinese New Year Gala Series
Time: February 16–22
Venue: Chongde Square (崇德广场)
Dragon Mother Blessing Month
Time: Lunar January
Venue: Yuecheng Longmu Ancestral Temple (悦城龙母祖庙)
Dragon Mother Golden Seal Ceremony
Time: February 20
Venue: Yuecheng Longmu Ancestral Temple (悦城龙母祖庙)
Lantern Festival gala and fireworks show
Time: March 3
Venue: Chongde Square (崇德广场)
Fengkai County
Fengkai Chinese New Year Gala
Time: February 7
Venue: Guangxin Cultural Park (广信文化园)
New Years Eve "Good Fortune Walk" event
Time: February 16
Venue: Jiangkou Urban Area (江口城区)
Public Chinese New Year cultural performances
Time: February 17–23
Venue: Guangxin Cultural Park (广信文化园)
Huaiji County
Chinese New Year Shopping Festival and Agricultural Products Fair
Time: Until February 8
Venue: Yandu Square (燕都广场)
Huaiji Chinese New Year Gala
Time: February 14
Venue: Yancheng Square (燕城广场)
Folk culture and food carnival
Time: February 14–21
Venue: Huaiji Children's Park (怀集县儿童公园)
Lantern Festival Parade and Lion Dance Competition
Time: March 3
Venue: Huaiji Civic Square (怀集县市民广场), Huaiji Sports Center (怀集县体育馆)
Author | Huang Xinying
Photo | Zhaoqing Municipal Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau
