The 2026 Greater Bay Area (GBA) Lantern Carnival, themed "Bay Unity, Splendor Through the Ages", was lit up at the Nansha Tianhou Palace Scenic Area in Guangzhou.
Date: Feb 10–May 10 (90 days)
Location: Nansha Tianhou Palace Scenic Area (南沙天后宫景区) & Nansha Binhai Park (南沙滨海公园)
Tickets: Purchase via the "GBA Lantern Carnival (大湾区灯会)" WeChat mini program.
Transport:
Metro: Take Guangzhou Metro Line 4 to Nanheng Station (南横站) or Nansha Passenger Port Station (南沙客运港站). After exiting, transfer to the shuttle bus or take a taxi to reach the site.
Bus: Multiple routes within the Nansha District serve the area, including Nansha K8, Nansha 4, Nansha 24, and Nansha 3.
Driving: Both the West Gate of Nansha Binhai Park and the Tianhou Palace Scenic Area have entrances/exits (ticket booths) and parking lots.
Highlight: The festival site covers about 800 mu, with a 2.5-kilometer main touring route. Using light and shadow, it is structured into five major exhibition zones, including the "Galloping Stars, Steed Soaring" lantern installation, and features over 100 large-scale themed lantern installations and nearly 1,000 special performances.
