File photo: Chinese-style performance at nighttime Yuantouzhu Scenic Area. [Photo/Yuantouzhu Scenic Area]
The Yuantouzhu Scenic Area in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, will extend its opening hours from March 20 to 31 to host the Night Cherry Blossom Festival.
Spring nights at Yuantouzhu will promise a vibrant array of activities that blend traditional Eastern elegance with cutting-edge modern technology.
From March 20 to 31, the Taihu Light and Sound Music Festival will offer an immersive night cherry blossom experience centered around the Shangying Tower, enveloping visitors in a captivating feast of light, shadow and cherry blossoms.
File photo: Yuantouzhu Scenic Area lights up at night. [Photo/Yuantouzhu Scenic Area]
During this period, the robot dance show will feature robots adorned in custom luminous outfits, infusing the tranquil cherry blossom woods with a cool, technological dynamism and introducing a trendy new way to enjoy the night cherry blossoms.
On March 24, the night cherry blossom symphony will present a unique spring symphonic feast across two venues. The Ruyi Stage will host professional orchestras performing immersive pieces in rotation, while Xu Xiake Square will feature interactive flash mob performances, providing visitors with an intimate audiovisual experience and showcasing Wuxi's allure as a UNESCO City of Music.
Visitor information:
--Night tour opening hours: 5 pm – 9 pm
--Ticket prices:
90 yuan ($13.06) per adult (ferry not included)
45 yuan for minors aged 6 to 18 and full-time university undergraduates with valid ID (ferry not included)
--Daytime tickets for Yuantouzhu are valid until 5 pm. After 5 pm, Wuxi Garden Cards and Yuantouzhu Scenic Area Annual Passes cannot be used.
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